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Oracle 1z1-902 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-902 |
| Exam Price: | USD $245 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Passing Score: | 64% |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M Certified Implementation Specialist |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle Exadata Administration Workshop Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Training |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle University Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata; knowledge of Oracle Database, ASM, and Linux administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/oracle-exadata-database-machine-x8m-implementation-essentials/pexam_1Z0-902 |
Oracle 1z1-902 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Troubleshooting | 7% | - Performance and configuration problems - Storage cell recovery - Network and connectivity issues |
| Topic 2: Installation and Initial Configuration | 13% | - ILOM and service processor setup - Receiving, racking, and cabling procedures - Firmware verification and update - ASR (Automatic Service Request) configuration |
| Topic 3: Configuration and Administration | 15% | - ACFS filesystem setup - Backup and recovery procedures - CellCLI, ExaCLI, DCLI, ExaDCLI usage - ASM disk group creation and management - Flash cache and write-back configuration |
| Topic 4: Monitoring and Maintenance | 10% | - Startup / shutdown procedures - Routine maintenance tasks - Component replacement: disks, flash cards, servers - Monitoring with Cloud Control, DBMCLI, and command line |
| Topic 5: Security Implementation | 10% | - REST API access control - Secure boot, cellwall, AIDE, FIPS compliance - Storage and database security settings - ASM and database scoped security |
| Topic 6: Site Planning and Implementation Tools (OECA / OEDA) | 12% | - Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) - Using Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) - Physical site requirements, power and cooling - Designing and validating configurations |
| Topic 7: Network Integration | 10% | - Multi-rack and secure fabric configuration - Connecting database and storage servers - Client, backup, and private network design |
| Topic 8: Updates and Patching | 8% | - Using patchmgr utility - Rolling updates with zero downtime - Software maintenance process |
| Topic 9: Exadata Database Machine Architecture and Key Capabilities | 15% | - Software architecture and deployment models - Hardware architecture and components - RDMA and network architecture - Key features: Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, HCC, IORM |
Common Questions About the Oracle 1z1-902 Exam
What is the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam all about?
The 1z1-902 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Certified Implementation Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M Certified Implementation Specialist, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1z1-902 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1z1-902 exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 90 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 1z1-902 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1z1-902 exam is 64%, and the official registration fee is USD $245. 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 87 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 1z1-902 exam?
Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata; knowledge of Oracle Database, ASM, and Linux administration 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 1z1-902 exam?
You can book the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at authorized test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 1z1-902 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam:
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What topics are covered in the 1z1-902 exam?
The Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M Implementation Essentials exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Initial Configuration — 13% of the exam
- Updates and Patching — 8% of the exam
- Exadata Database Machine Architecture and Key Capabilities — 15% 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 X8M Implementation Essentials Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which three statements are true about Oracle Configuration Manager (OCM) for an Exadata Database Machine?
A. It collects configuration information automatically.
B. It is mandatory to install OCM on all database servers.
C. It is mandatory to install OCM on at least one database server.
D. Collected configuration information can be uploaded manually to Oracle.
E. It collects configuration information on demand.
F. Collected configuration information can be uploaded automatically to Oracle.
Question 2
Which are two valid reasons for executing an X9M-2 Exadata storage server rescue procedure?
A. the failure of physical disk 0 and 11
B. corruption in the / (root) filesystem
C. corruption in a normal or high redundancy ASM diskgroup
D. the failure of both physical M.2 disks
E. accidental loss of all data from all griddisks in a storage server
F. moving all disks from one cell to another as part of a chassis-level component failure
G. the failure of physical disk 1
Question 3
What is the maximum DRAM capacity you can expand an X9M-2 DB Server?
A. 512GB
B. 384GB
C. 1024GB
D. 1536GB
E. 768GB
F. 2048GB
Question 4
You want to examine how much Smart Scan activity is occurring.
Which two would provide the information you require?
A. the number of parallel queries that accessed the table
B. the number of Smart Scans performed for the table on all the storage servers, as shown when performing a list activerequest command using CELLCLI on all the cells
C. the number of Smart Scans performed for the table on all the storage servers, as shown when performing a list ACTIVEREQUEST command using EXACLI on all the cells
D. the number of serial queries that accessed the table
E. the number of full table scans that accessed the table
Question 5
How many 128GB Persistent Memory DIMMS are included in Exadata X9M-2 Extended (XT) Storage Servers?
A. 2
B. 12
C. 0
D. 8
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,E,F | Question 2 Answer: B,D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B,C | Question 5 Answer: C |


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