PDF Version DemoThe Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 82 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.
Oracle 1z0-338 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-338 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 71 |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid until retired |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Exadata Database Machine: 12c Administration Workshop Oracle Learning Subscription |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle Education Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; hands-on experience with Oracle Database, ASM and Exadata recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/oracle-exadata-database-machine-and-cloud-service-2017-implementation-essentials/trackp_482 |
Oracle 1z0-338 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Backup and Recovery | 10% | - Recovery procedures for failure scenarios - Exadata backup strategies - Cloud Service backup and recovery |
| Topic 2: Software Maintenance | 13% | - Software components overview - Oracle Configuration Manager - Patch location and application - Planned maintenance procedures |
| Topic 3: Monitoring | 10% | - osWatcher, iostat and cellcli usage - Enterprise Manager integration - Performance and health monitoring |
| Topic 4: Bulk Loading and Migration | 10% | - External tables and parallelism - Migration strategies and best practices - DBFS and ACFS for data loading |
| Topic 5: High Availability | 12% | - Recommended HA configurations - Failure groups and redundancy - RAC and cluster implementation |
| Topic 6: Support | 3% | - Automatic Service Request (ASR) setup - Platinum Support requirements |
| Topic 7: Administration and Configuration | 20% | - ASM disk group creation and configuration - Security and access control - Database configuration and tuning - Network and ILOM management |
| Topic 8: Oracle Exadata Architecture | 15% | - Exadata software and hardware architecture - Smart Flash Cache, Flash Cache Write Back - Storage indexes and compression features - Smart Scan and offloading processing |
| Topic 9: Exadata Cloud Service | 7% | - Provisioning process - Database administration in cloud |
1z0-338 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 1z0-338 exam lead to?
The 1z0-338 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Oracle certification program.
How many questions are on the 1z0-338 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1z0-338 exam contains 71 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 1z0-338 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1z0-338 exam is 63%, and the official registration fee is $245 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 82 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 1z0-338 exam?
No formal prerequisites; hands-on experience with Oracle Database, ASM and Exadata recommended Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 1z0-338 exam?
You can book the Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 1z0-338 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 82 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the 1z0-338 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the 1z0-338 exam?
The Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Software Maintenance — 13% of the exam
- High Availability — 12% of the exam
- Bulk Loading and Migration — 10% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials Sample Questions:
Question 1
A cloud user is assigned the Service Administrator role.
Which cloud actions can this user perform?
A. Perform cloud backups of a specific instance.
B. Work with one or more Oracle Cloud services only and use the My Services application to manage his or her own password and security challenge questions.
C. Perform all tasks in the My Services application, including user and role management tasks.
D. View, create, update, and delete Oracle Compute Cloud Service resources.
E. View only the Oracle Compute Cloud resources.
Question 2
You are measuring the I/O savings provided by storage indexes for Table A.
One of your scripts displays the I/O sayings as a result of the storage indexes.
Which two statements are true? (Choose two.)
A. The storage indexes reduced the amount of physical I/O bytes significantly for this query.
B. The storage indexes were disabled by using the DISABLE_STORAGE_INDEX parameter.
C. The accumulated I/O saved by the storage index is 1.68 MB.
D. The storage index data is not on the Cell Server's region index memory structures yet because this predicate has not been used.
E. Since the database was started, no queries were run against this table with the same predicate.
Question 3
Which statement is true about Oracle compression?
A. A partitioned table can define the use of Advanced Compression Hybrid Columnar Compression for each partition.
B. A non-partitioned table can use Advanced Compression and Hybrid Columnar Compression concurrently.
C. Hybrid Columnar Compression can be defined for a single column.
D. A partitioned table can use only Advanced Compression or only Hybrid Columnar Compression.
Question 4
The ipmi tool command is most commonly used to perform which two tasks?
A. To manage and maintain the Exadata storage servers and related cell commands.
B. To show the ILOM SP server event logs in details for a listing of components status on a particular machine.
C. To manage cluster components.
D. To configure base networking and bonds within the Exadata server.
E. To power on a chassis from another system in Exadata machine.
Question 5
How does Advanced Compression differ from Hybrid Columnar Compression?
A. They are the same; Advanced Compression is called Hybrid Columnar Compression on Exadata Database Machine.
B. Hybrid Columnar Compression is good for tables with active updates and deletes, and provides deeper compression ratios.
C. Advanced Compression is free to use on Exadata Database Machine, whereas Hybrid Columnar Compression must be purchased.
D. Advanced Compression is good for tables with active updates and deletes, whereas Hybrid Columnar Compression is best applied to tables or partitions where data is fairly static.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: A,D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B,E | Question 5 Answer: D |
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