Oracle 10g 11g Oca Ocp

Oracle 10g Path

1Z0-047 Oracle Database SQL Expert

Exam Number: 1Z0-047

Associated Certifications: Oracle Database: SQL Certified Expert

Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

Exam Price: US$ 195

Duration: 120 minutes

Number of Questions: 70

Passing Score: 66%

Exam Topics

Retrieving Data Using the SQL SELECT Statement

[ ] List the capabilities of SQL SELECT statements

[ ]Execute a basic SELECT statement

[ ]Describe how schema objects work

Restricting and Sorting Data

[ ] Limit the rows that are retrieved by a query

[ ]Sort the rows that are retrieved by a query

Using Single-Row Functions to Customize Output

[ ] Describe various types of functions that are available in SQL

[ ]Use character, number, and date functions in SELECT statements

Using the Set Operators

[ ] Describe set operators

[ ] Use a set operator to combine multiple a single query

[ ]Control the order of rows returned

Manipulating Data

[ ] Describe each data manipulation language (DML) statement

[ ]Insert rows into a table

[ ]Update rows in a table

[ ]Delete rows from a table

[ ]Control transactions

Using DDL Statements to Create and Manage Tables

Manipulating Large Data Sets

[ ] Manipulate data using subqueries

[ ]Describe the features of multitable INSERTs

[ ]Use the following types of multitable INSERTs (Unconditional, Conditional and Pivot)

[ ]Merge rows in a table

[ ]Track the changes to data over a period of time

Generating Reports by Grouping Related Data

[ ] Use the ROLLUP operation to produce subtotal values

[ ] Use the CUBE operation to produce crosstabulation values

[ ] Use the GROUPING function to identify the row values

[ ]Describe the use of conversion functions

Reporting Aggregated Data Using the Group Functions

[ ] Identify the available group functions

[ ]Describe the use of group functions

[ ]Group data by using the GROUP BY clause

[ ]Include or exclude grouped rows by using the HAVING clause

Displaying Data from Multiple Tables

[ ] Write SELECT statements to access data from more than one table using equijoins and nonequijoins

[ ]Join a table to itself by using a self-join

[ ]View data that generally does not meet a join condition by using outer joins

[ ]Generate a Cartesian product of all rows from two or more tables

Using Subqueries to Solve Queries

[ ] Define subqueries

[ ]Describe the types of problems that subqueries can solve

[ ]List the types of subqueries

[ ]Write single-row and multiple-row subqueries

[ ] Categorize the main database objects

[ ]Review the table structure

[ ]List the data types that are available for columns

[ ]Create a simple table

[ ]Explain how constraints are created at the time of table creation

Creating Other Schema Objects

[ ] Create simple and complex views

[ ]Retrieve data from views

[ ]Create, maintain, and use sequences

[ ]Create and maintain indexes

[ ]Create private and public synonyms

Managing Objects with Data Dictionary Views

[ ] Use the data dictionary views to research data on your objects

[ ]Query various data dictionary views

Controlling User Access

[ ] Differentiate system privileges from object privileges

[ ] Grant privileges on tables

[ ]View privileges in the data dictionary

[ ]Grant roles

[ ]Distinguish between privileges and roles

Managing Schema Objects

[ ] Add constraints

[ ] Create indexes

[ ] Create indexes using the CREATE TABLE statement

[ ] Creating function-based indexes

[ ]Drop columns and set column UNUSED

created by ROLLUP or CUBE

[ ]Use GROUPING SETS to produce a single result set

Managing Data in Different Time Zones

[ ] Use Various datetime functions

Retrieving Data Using Subqueries

[ ] Write a multiple-column subquery

[ ] Use scalar subqueries in SQL

[ ] Solve problems with correlated subqueries

[ ]Update and delete rows using correlated subqueries

[ ]Use the EXISTS and NOT EXISTS operators

[ ]Use the WITH clause

Hierarchical Retrieval

[ ] Interpret the concept of a hierarchical query

[ ] Create a tree-structured report

[ ] Format hierarchical data

[ ]Exclude branches from the tree structure

Regular Expression Support

[ ] Using Meta Characters

[ ]Regular Expression Functions

[ ]Replacing Patterns

[ ]Regular Expressions and Check Constraints

[ ]Perform FLASHBACK operations

[ ]Create and use external tables

Program with PL/SQL Exam Number: 1Z0-147

Associated Certifications: PL/SQL Developer OCA

Advanced PL/SQL Developer OCP

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 77%

Overview of PL/SQL Programs [ ] Describe a PL/SQL program

construct[ ] List the components of a PL/SQL

block [ ] List the benefits of subprograms[ ] Describe how a stored

procedure/function is invoked

Creating Procedures [ ] Define what a stored procedure is [ ] List the development steps for

creating a procedure[ ] Create a procedure[ ] Describe the difference between

formal and actual parameters[ ] List the types of parameter modes[ ] List the methods for calling a

procedure with parameters[ ] Describe the DEFAULT option for

parameters [ ] Create a procedure with

parameters [ ] Invoke a procedure that has

parameters [ ] Define a subprogram in the

declarative section of a procedure[ ] Describe how exceptions are

propagated[ ] Remove a procedure

Creating Functions [ ] Define what a stored function is[ ] Create a function [ ] List how a function can be invoked [ ] List the advantages of user-defined

functions in SQL statements [ ] List where user-defined functions

can be called from within an SQL

Creating Packages [ ] Use DESCRIBE command to

describe packages and list their possible components

[ ] Identify a package specification and body

[ ] Create packages: Create related variables , cursors, constants, exceptions, procedures, and functions

[ ] Designate a package construct as either public or private

[ ] Invoke a package construct [ ] Use a bodiless package [ ] Drop Packages [ ] Identify benefits of Packages

More Package Concepts [ ] Write packages that use the

overloading feature [ ] Use Forward Referencing [ ] Describe errors with mutually

referential subprograms [ ] Initialize variables with a one-time-

only procedure [ ] Identify persistent states in

package variables and cursors [ ] Identify restrictions on using

Packaged functions in SQL statements

[ ] Invoke packaged functions from SQL

[ ] Use PL/SQL tables and records in Packages

Oracle Supplied Packages [ ] Describe the benefits of Execute

Immediate over DBMS_SQL for Native Dynamic SQL

[ ] Identify the flow of execution

Creating Database Triggers [ ] Describe the different types of

triggers[ ] Describe database triggers and

their uses [ ] List guidelines for designing

triggers [ ] Create a DML trigger [ ] List the DML trigger components [ ] Describe the trigger firing

sequence options [ ] Use conditional predicates in a

DML trigger [ ] Create a row level trigger [ ] Create a statement level trigger [ ] Use the OLD and NEW qualifiers in

a database trigger [ ] Create an INSTEAD OF trigger [ ] Describe the difference between

stored procedures and triggers [ ] Describe the trigger execution

model [ ] Alter a trigger status [ ] Remove a trigger

More Trigger Concepts [ ] Define what a database trigger is[ ] Describe events that cause

database triggers to fire [ ] Create a trigger for a DDL

statement [ ] Create a trigger for a system event [ ] Describe the functionality of the

CALL statement [ ] Describe the cause of a mutating

table [ ] List what triggers can be

implemented for [ ] List the privileges associated with

statement [ ] Describe the restrictions on calling

functions from SQL statements [ ] Remove a function [ ] Describe the differences between

procedures and functions

Managing Subprograms [ ] Contrast system privileges with

object privileges [ ] Grant privileges [ ] Contrast invokers rights with

definers rights [ ] Identify views in the data dictionary

to manage stored objects

[ ] Use EXECUTE IMMEDIATE[ ] Describe the use and application of

some Oracle server-supplied packages: DBMS_SQL, DBMS_OUTPUT, UTL_FILE

Manipulating Large Objects[ ] Compare and contrast LONG and

large object (LOB) data types [ ] Describe LOB datatypes and how

they are used[ ] Differentiate between internal and

external LOBs [ ] Identify and Manage Bfiles[ ] Migrate from LONG To LOB [ ] Use the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL

package [ ] Create LOB columns and populate

them[ ] Perform SQL operations on LOBS:

Update LOBs with SQL, Select from LOBS, Delete LOBS

[ ] Describe the use of temporary LOBs

triggers [ ] View trigger information in the

dictionary views

Managing Dependencies [ ] Track procedural dependencies[ ] Describe dependent objects and

referenced objects[ ] View dependency information in

the dictionary views[ ] Describe how the UTLDTREE

script is used[ ] Describe how the IDEPTREE and

DEPTREE procedures are used[ ] Describe a remote dependency[ ] List how remote dependencies are

governed[ ] Describe when a remote

dependency is unsuccessfully recompiled

[ ] Describe when a remote dependency is successfully recompiled

[ ] List how to minimize dependency failures

Application Developer OCPOracle Forms: Build Internet Applications Exam Number: 1Z0-141

Associated Certifications: Application Developer OCP

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 75%

Exam Topics

Introduction to Oracle Forms Developer and Oracle Forms Services [ ] Describe the components of

Oracle9i Developer Suite and the Oracle9i Application Server

[ ] Describe the features and benefits

Working with Text Items [ ] Describe text items [ ] Create a text item [ ] manage and modify text items

using the property palette [ ] Display helpful messages

Writing Flexible Code [ ] Describe flexible code [ ] Use system variables to determine:

__ Cursor focus __ Trigger focus __ Commit status

of Oracle Forms Services and Oracle Forms Developer

[ ] Describe the architecture of Oracle Forms Services

[ ] Describe Forms Builder components

[ ] Navigate the Forms Builder interface

[ ] Customize the Forms Builder session

[ ] Use the online help facilities

Running a Forms Developer Application [ ] Describe the run-time environment __ Explain the role of each __ Modify Forms environment

variables __ Describe the appearance of a form

at run time [ ] Navigate a Forms application [ ] Retrieve both restricted and

unrestricted data [ ] Describe the two modes of

operation [ ] Insert, update, and delete records [ ] Display database errors

Creating LOVs and Editors [ ] Describe LOVs and editors [ ] Design, create, and associate

LOVs with text items in a form module

__ Describe the relationship between LOVs and record groups

__ Explain the steps to create an LOV manually

__ Use the LOV Wizard to create an LOV

__ Set LOV properties [ ] Create editors and associate them

with text items in a form module

Creating Additional Input Items [ ] Describe the item types that allow

input [ ] Create a check box [ ] Create a list item [ ] Create a radio group

Creating Noninput Items [ ] Describe item types that do not

allow input [ ] Create a display item [ ] Create an image item [ ] Create a button [ ] Create a calculated item [ ] Create a hierarchical tree item [ ] Create a bean area item

Creating Windows and Content Canvases [ ] Define windows, content canvases,

and viewports [ ] Describe the relationship between

windows and content canvases

Producing Triggers

[ ] Write trigger code __ Create a trigger of appropriate type

and scope __ Describe the features of the

PL/SQL Editor __ Describe the features of the

Database Trigger Editor __ Explain the structure of trigger

code __ Use variables in triggers [ ] Explain the use of built-in

subprograms in Forms applications [ ] Describe the When-Button-

Pressed trigger [ ] Describe the When-Window-

Closed trigger

Debugging Triggers [ ] Describe the methods to debug

triggers in Forms Builder [ ] Describe the components of the

Debug Console [ ] Run a form module in debug mode

by using the Run Form Debug button

[ ] Debug PL/SQL code __ Set breakpoints in code __ Step through code

__ View variable values while form is running

Adding Functionality to Items [ ] Describe item interaction triggers [ ] Supplement the functionality of

input items by using triggers and built-ins

__ Code interactions with radio groups

__ Code interactions with check boxes

__ Change list items at run time __ Display an LOV from a button [ ] Supplement the functionality of

noninput items by using triggers and built-ins

__ Populate image items __ Populate hierarchical trees __ Code interactions with JavaBeans

in the bean area item

Run Time Messages and Alerts [ ] Describe the default messaging

behavior of a form [ ] Handle run time failure of built-in

subprograms [ ] Describe the different types of

Forms Builder messages [ ] Cause a trigger to fail in a

controlled manner [ ] Control system messages [ ] Create and control alerts [ ] Handle database server errors

Query Triggers

[ ] Describe built-in subprograms that assist flexible coding

Write code to reference objects: __ By internal ID __ Indirectly

Sharing Objects and Code [ ] Describe benefits of reusing

objects and code [ ] Create and use property classes __ Describe property classes __ Create property classes __ Add properties to property classes __ Inherit properties from property

classes __ Explain the inheritance symbols in

the Property Palette [ ] Group related objects for reuse [ ] Copy and subclass objects [ ] Reuse objects from an object

library __ Describe object libraries __ Describe the benefits of using

object libraries __ Create object libraries __ Populate object libraries __ Modify objects in an object library __ Create and use SmartClasses [ ] Reuse PL/SQL code

Introducing Multiple Form Applications [ ] Describe the characteristics of

multiple form applications [ ] Describe the benefits of multiple

form applications [ ] Call one form from another form

module [ ] Define multiple form functionality [ ] Share data among open forms [ ] Control opening and closing of

multiple forms [ ] Synchronize data among multiple

forms

Creating a Menu Module [ ] Describe the different components

of a menu module [ ] Create, save and attach menu

modules [ ] Set menu properties using the

Property Palette [ ] Create menu toolbars [ ] Create pop-up menus

Managing Menu Modules [ ] Control menus programmatically [ ] Manage the interaction between

the menu and form documents [ ] Implement application security

through the menu

Programming Function Keys [ ] Define key triggers and their uses [ ] Program function keys

[ ] Create windows and content canvases

[ ] Display a form module in multiple windows and on multiple layouts

Working with Other Canvas Types [ ] Describe the different types of

canvases and their relationships to each other

[ ] Identify the appropriate canvas type for different scenarios

[ ] Create an overlay effect by using stacked canvases

[ ] Create a toolbar [ ] Create a tabbed interface

Introduction to Triggers [ ] Define triggers [ ] Describe the different trigger

categories [ ] Describe the components of a

trigger [ ] Describe the types of statements

used in trigger code [ ] Describe the properties that affect

the behavior of a trigger

Working in the Forms Developer Environment [ ] Describe the main Forms

Developer executables [ ] Describe the main Forms

Developer module types [ ] Describe the main objects in a

form module [ ] Run a form from within Forms

Builder __ Start and stop an OC4J instance __ Set Forms Builder preferences to

use OC4J

Creating a Basic Form Module [ ] Create a form module [ ] Create data blocks, create data

blocks with relationships and create control blocks

[ ] Use wizards in re-entrant mode to make changes to the data block and layout

[ ] Save and compile a form module [ ] Describe Forms file formats and

their characteristics [ ] Explain how to deploy a form

module [ ] Produce text files and

documentation [ ] Run a master-detail form module

Working with Data Blocks and Frames [ ] Describe the methods to modify

object properties [ ] Describe the features of the

Property Palette [ ] Manipulate properties through the

Property Palette

[ ] Explain the processes involved in querying a data block

[ ] Describe query triggers and their scope

[ ] Control query array processing [ ] Write triggers to modify query

behavior [ ] Control trigger action based on the

form's query status [ ] Obtain query information at run

time

Validation [ ] Describe the validation process [ ] Control validation: __ Using object properties __ Explain the effects of the validation

unit upon a form __ Use an LOV for validation __ Using triggers __ Using Pluggable Java Components [ ] Describe how Forms tracks

validation status [ ] Control when validation occurs

Navigation[ ] Describe how navigation affects

the navigation unit and the cursor [ ] Distinguish between internal and

external navigation [ ] Control navigation with properties [ ] Describe and use navigation

triggers to control navigation [ ] Explain how the cursor can

become stuck between two items, resulting in a navigation trap

[ ] Use navigation built-ins in triggers

Transaction Processing [ ] Explain the process used by Forms

to apply changes to the database [ ] Describe the commit sequence of

events [ ] Describe the characteristics and

uses of commit triggers [ ] Supplement transaction processing __ Perform delete validation __ Allocate sequence numbers to

records as they are applied to tables

__ Keep an audit trail

[ ] Test the results of trigger DML [ ] Override default transaction

processing [ ] Describe how to run against a non-

Oracle data source [ ] Get and set the commit status [ ] Implement array DML

[ ] Describe the characteristics of key triggers

[ ] Classify key triggers [ ] Associate function keys with

interface controls

Building Multiple Form Applications [ ] Describe the various ways of

invoking additional forms modules [ ] Open and close form modules [ ] Navigate between form modules [ ] Control open form modules [ ] Choose the most appropriate

method for invoking forms

Defining Data Sources [ ] Describe the various datasource

types [ ] Base a data block on a FROM

clause query

[ ] Discuss the advantages of using a FROM clause query

[ ] Base a data block on a stored procedure that returns a REF cursor

[ ] Return a table of records from a stored procedure

[ ] Define a Data Source with the Data Block Wizard

[ ] Select the appropriate data source for a data block

Working with Record Groups [ ] Describe the record group object [ ] Use record groups [ ] Define record groups at design

time [ ] Control record groups by using

built-in functions [ ] Define query record groups

programmatically and nonprogrammatically

[ ] Manipulate record group rows [ ] Define lists of values (LOVs)

programmatically [ ] Implement dynamic list items and

add values to combo boxes

Using Database Objects in Forms Applications [ ] Recognize which object types are

supported [ ] Describe how object types are

represented within Form Builder [ ] Create a block based on relation

table with an object or an REF column

[ ] Populate a REF column with an LOV

__ Display the Property Palette __ Describe the property controls for

different types of properties __ Display multiple Property Palettes __ Set properties on multiple objects __ Copy properties [ ] Control the behavior and

appearance of data blocks __ Use visual attributes __ Use font, pattern, and color pickers __ Set navigation properties __ Set records properties __ Set database properties __ Set scrollbar properties [ ] Control frame properties [ ] Delete data blocks and their

components

Oracle PL/SQL Advanced Developer OCP

Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL Exam Number: 1Z0-146

Associated Certifications: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 65%

Exam Topics

Oracle11g: Advanced PL/SQL[ ] Introduction [ ] Introduction to PL/SQL

PL/SQL Programming Concepts: Review[ ] List restrictions on calling functions

from SQL expressions[ ] Hand exceptions[ ] Manage dependencies[ ] Use Oracle-supplied packages

Designing PL/SQL Code[ ] Identify guidelines for cursor

Implementing Fine-Grained Access Control for VPD[ ] Explain the process of fine-grained

access control[ ] Implement and test fine-grained

access control

Manipulating Large Objects[ ] Create and manage LOB data

types[ ] Use the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL

package[ ] Use of temporary LOBs

Improving Performance with Caching[ ] Improve memory usage by caching

SQL result sets and using the DBMS_RESULT_CACHE package

[ ] Write queries that use the result cache hint

[ ] Set up PL/SQL functions to use PL/SQL result caching

Analyzing PL/SQL Code[ ] Run reports on source code[ ] Determine identifier types and

usages

design[ ] Use cursor variables[ ] Create subtypes based on existing

types

Working with Collections[ ] Create collections (nested table,

array and associative arrays, PL SQL tables)

[ ] Use collections methods[ ] Manipulate collections[ ] Distinguish between the different

types of collections and their uses

Using Advanced Interface Methods[ ] Execute external C programs from

PL/SQL[ ] Execute Java programs from

PL/SQL

Administering SecureFile LOBs[ ] Describe SecureFile LOB features[ ] Enable SecureFile LOB

deduplication, compression, and encryption

[ ] Migrate BasicFile LOBs to the SecureFile LOB format

Performance and Tuning[ ] Use native and interpreted

compilation methods[ ] Tune PL/SQL code[ ] Enable intraunit inlining

[ ] Use DBMS_METADATA to retrieve object definitions

Profiling and Tracing PL/SQL Code[ ] Trace PL/SQL program execution[ ] Profile PL/SQL applications

Safeguarding Your Code Against SQL Injection Attacks[ ] Describe SQL injections[ ] Reduce attack surfaces[ ] Use DBMS_ASSERT[ ] Design immune code[ ] Test code for SQL injection flaws

Oracle 11g Certification Pathway

Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I

Exam available online


Associated Certifications: Oracle 11g DBA OCA

Oracle 10g DBA OCA

Oracle9i DBA OCA

Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

Exam Price: US$ 125



Passing Score: 60%

Exam Topics

Retrieving Data Using the SQL SELECT Statement [ ] List the capabilities of SQL

SELECT statements[ ] Execute a basic SELECT

statementRestricting and Sorting Data[ ] Limit the rows that are retrieved

by a query[ ] Sort the rows that are retrieved by

a query[ ] Use ampersand substitution to

restrict and sort output at runtimeUsing Single-Row Functions to Customize Output [ ] Describe various types of

functions available in SQL[ ] Use character, number, and date

functions in SELECT statementsUsing Conversion Functions and Conditional Expressions[ ] Describe various types of

conversion functions that are available in SQL

[ ] Use the TO_CHAR, TO_NUMBER, and TO_DATE conversion functions

[ ] Apply conditional expressions in a SELECT statement

Reporting Aggregated Data Using the Group Functions [ ] Identify the available group

functions[ ] Describe the use of group

functions[ ] Group data by using the GROUP

BY clause[ ] Include or exclude grouped rows

by using the HAVING clauseDisplaying Data from Multiple Tables [ ] Write SELECT statements to

access data from more than one table using equijoins and nonequijoins

[ ] Join a table to itself by using a self-join

[ ] View data that generally does not meet a join condition by using outer joins

[ ] Generate a Cartesian product of all rows from two or more tables

Using Subqueries to Solve Queries [ ] Define subqueries[ ] Describe the types of problems

that the subqueries can solve[ ] List the types of subqueries[ ] Write single-row and multiple-row

subqueriesUsing the Set Operators [ ] Describe set operators [ ] Use a set operator to combine

multiple queries into a single query

[ ] Control the order of rows returned

Manipulating Data [ ] Describe each data manipulation

language (DML) statement[ ] Insert rows into a table[ ] Update rows in a table[ ] Delete rows from a table[ ] Control transactionsUsing DDL Statements to Create and Manage Tables[ ] Categorize the main database

objects [ ] Review the table structure[ ] List the data types that are

available for columns[ ] Create a simple table[ ] Explain how constraints are

created at the time of table creation

[ ] Describe how schema objects work

Creating Other Schema Objects[ ] Create simple and complex views[ ] Retrieve data from views[ ] Create, maintain, and use

sequences[ ] Create and maintain indexes[ ] Create private and public

synonyms

Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQLExam Number: 1Z0-144

Associated Certifications: PL/SQL Developer OCA

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 65

Passing score subject to change. View Details

Exam Topics

Oracle Database 11g: PL/SQL Fundamentals[ ]

Introduction to PL/SQL

[ ]Explain the need for PL/SQL

[ ]Explain the benefits of PL/SQL

[ ]Identify the different types of PL/SQL blocks

[ ]Output messages in PL/SQL

[ ]Declaring PL/SQL Variables

[ ]Recognize valid and invalid identifiers

[ ]List the uses of variables, declare and initialize variables, use bind variables

[ ]List and describe various data types using the %TYPE attribute

[ ]Writing Executable Statements

[ ]Identify lexical units in a PL/SQL block

[ ]Use built-in SQL functions in PL/SQL and sequences in PL/SQL expressions

[ ]Describe when implicit conversions take place and when explicit conversions have to be dealt with

[ ]Write nested blocks and qualify variables with labels

[ ]Write readable code with appropriate indentation

[ ]Interacting with the Oracle Database Server

[ ]Create PL/SQL executable blocks using DML and transaction control statements

[ ]Make use of the INTO clause to hold the values returned by a SQL statement

[ ]Writing Control Structures

[ ]Identify the uses and types of control structures (IF, CASE statements and expressions)

[ ]Construct and identify loop statements

Oracle Database 11g: Develop PL/SQL Program Units[ ]

Creating Procedures

[ ]Differentiate between anonymous blocks and subprograms, use a modularized and layered subprogram design, and identify the benefits of subprograms

[ ]Create a simple procedure and invoke it from an anonymous block

[ ]Work with procedures

[ ]Handle exceptions in procedures, remove a procedure, and display a procedure's information

[ ]Creating Functions

[ ]Differentiate between a procedure and a function

[ ]Describe the uses of functions

[ ]Work with functions (create, invoke and remove functions)

[ ]Creating Packages

[ ]Identify the benefits and the components of packages

[ ]Work with packages (create package specification and body, invoke package subprograms, remove a package and display package information)

[ ]Working with Packages

[ ]Overload package subprograms, use forward declarations

[ ]Create an initialization block in a package body

[ ]Manage persistent package data states for the life of a session and use PL/SQL tables and records in packages

[ ]Using Oracle-Supplied Packages in Application Development

[ ]Describe how the DBMS_OUTPUT package works

[ ]Use UTL_FILE to direct output to operating system files

[ ]Apply guidelines when using conditional control structures

[ ]Working with Composite Data Types

[ ]Create user-defined PL/SQL records

[ ]Create a record with the %ROWTYPE attribute

[ ]Create an INDEX BY table and INDEX BY table of records

[ ]Describe the differences among records, tables, and tables of records

[ ]Using Explicit Cursors

[ ]Distinguish between usage of implicit and explicit cursors, use SQL cursor attributes

[ ]Declare and control explicit cursors, use simple loops and cursor FOR loops to fetch data

[ ]Declare and use cursors with parameters

[ ]Lock rows with the FOR UPDATE clause and reference the current row with the WHERE CURRENT OF clause

[ ]Handling Exceptions

[ ]Define PL/SQL exceptions

[ ]Recognize unhandled exceptions

[ ]Handle different types of exceptions (pre-defined exceptions, non-predefined exceptions and user-defined exceptions)

[ ]Propagate exceptions in nested blocks and call applications

[ ]Creating Stored Procedures and Functions

[ ]Differentiate between anonymous blocks and subprograms

[ ]Create a simple procedure and invoke it from an anonymous block

[ ]Create a simple function

[ ]Create a simple function that accepts a parameter

[ ]Differentiate between procedures and functions

[ ]Describe the main features of UTL_MAIL

[ ]Using Dynamic SQL

[ ]Describe the execution flow of SQL statements

[ ]Use Native Dynamic SQL (NDS)

[ ]Use the DBMS_SQL package

[ ]Design Considerations for PL/SQL Code

[ ]Create standard constants and exceptions

[ ]Write and call local subprograms

[ ]Control the run-time privileges of a subprogram

[ ]Perform autonomous transactions

[ ]Use NOCOPY hint, PARALLEL ENABLE hint and DETERMINISTIC clause

[ ]Use bulk binding and the RETURNING clause with DML

[ ]Creating Triggers

[ ]Describe different types of triggers and their uses

[ ]Create database triggers

[ ]Manage triggers

[ ]Creating Compound, DDL, and Event Database Triggers

[ ]Create triggers on DDL statements

[ ]Create triggers on system events

[ ]Using the PL/SQL Compiler

[ ]Describe the new PL/SQL compiler and features

[ ]Use the new PL/SQL compiler initialization parameters

[ ]Use the new PL/SQL compile time warnings

[ ]Managing PL/SQL Code

[ ]Describe and use conditional compilation

[ ]Hide PL/SQL source code using dynamic obfuscation and the Wrap utility

[ ]Managing Dependencies

[ ]Track and manage procedural dependencies

Oracle PL/SQL Advanced Developer OCP

Oracle Database 11g: Advanced PL/SQL


Associated Certifications: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 65%

Exam Topics

Oracle11g: Advanced PL/SQL[ ] Introduction [ ] Introduction to PL/SQL

PL/SQL Programming Concepts: Review[ ] List restrictions on calling functions

from SQL expressions[ ] Hand exceptions[ ] Manage dependencies[ ] Use Oracle-supplied packages

Designing PL/SQL Code[ ] Identify guidelines for cursor

design[ ] Use cursor variables[ ] Create subtypes based on existing

types

Implementing Fine-Grained Access Control for VPD[ ] Explain the process of fine-grained

access control[ ] Implement and test fine-grained

access control

Manipulating Large Objects[ ] Create and manage LOB data

types[ ] Use the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL

package[ ] Use of temporary LOBs

Administering SecureFile LOBs[ ] Describe SecureFile LOB features[ ] Enable SecureFile LOB

deduplication, compression, and encryption

Improving Performance with Caching[ ] Improve memory usage by caching

SQL result sets and using the DBMS_RESULT_CACHE package

[ ] Write queries that use the result cache hint

[ ] Set up PL/SQL functions to use PL/SQL result caching

Analyzing PL/SQL Code[ ] Run reports on source code[ ] Determine identifier types and

usages[ ] Use DBMS_METADATA to retrieve

object definitions

Profiling and Tracing PL/SQL Code[ ] Trace PL/SQL program execution

Working with Collections[ ] Create collections (nested table,

array and associative arrays, PL SQL tables)

[ ] Use collections methods[ ] Manipulate collections[ ] Distinguish between the different

types of collections and their uses

Using Advanced Interface Methods[ ] Execute external C programs from

PL/SQL[ ] Execute Java programs from

PL/SQL

[ ] Migrate BasicFile LOBs to the SecureFile LOB format

Performance and Tuning[ ] Use native and interpreted

compilation methods[ ] Tune PL/SQL code[ ] Enable intraunit inlining

[ ] Profile PL/SQL applications

Safeguarding Your Code Against SQL Injection Attacks[ ] Describe SQL injections[ ] Reduce attack surfaces[ ] Use DBMS_ASSERT[ ] Design immune code[ ] Test code for SQL injection flaws

Oracle Forms: Build Internet Applications


Associated Certifications: Application Developer OCP

Exam Price: US$ 195



Passing Score: 75%

Exam Topics

Introduction to Oracle Forms Developer and Oracle Forms Services [ ] Describe the components of

Oracle9i Developer Suite and the Oracle9i Application Server

[ ] Describe the features and benefits of Oracle Forms Services and Oracle Forms Developer

[ ] Describe the architecture of Oracle Forms Services

[ ] Describe Forms Builder components

[ ] Navigate the Forms Builder interface

Working with Text Items [ ] Describe text items [ ] Create a text item [ ] manage and modify text items

using the property palette [ ] Display helpful messages

Producing Triggers

[ ] Write trigger code __ Create a trigger of appropriate type

and scope __ Describe the features of the

PL/SQL Editor __ Describe the features of the

Writing Flexible Code [ ] Describe flexible code [ ] Use system variables to determine:

__ Cursor focus __ Trigger focus __ Commit status [ ] Describe built-in subprograms that

assist flexible coding Write code to reference objects: __ By internal ID __ Indirectly

Sharing Objects and Code

[ ] Customize the Forms Builder session

[ ] Use the online help facilities

Running a Forms Developer Application [ ] Describe the run-time environment __ Explain the role of each __ Modify Forms environment

variables __ Describe the appearance of a form

at run time [ ] Navigate a Forms application [ ] Retrieve both restricted and

unrestricted data [ ] Describe the two modes of

operation [ ] Insert, update, and delete records [ ] Display database errors

Creating LOVs and Editors [ ] Describe LOVs and editors [ ] Design, create, and associate

LOVs with text items in a form module

__ Describe the relationship between LOVs and record groups

__ Explain the steps to create an LOV manually

__ Use the LOV Wizard to create an LOV

__ Set LOV properties [ ] Create editors and associate them

with text items in a form module

Creating Additional Input Items [ ] Describe the item types that allow

input [ ] Create a check box [ ] Create a list item [ ] Create a radio group

Creating Noninput Items [ ] Describe item types that do not

allow input [ ] Create a display item [ ] Create an image item [ ] Create a button [ ] Create a calculated item [ ] Create a hierarchical tree item [ ] Create a bean area item

Creating Windows and Content Canvases [ ] Define windows, content canvases,

and viewports [ ] Describe the relationship between

windows and content canvases [ ] Create windows and content

canvases [ ] Display a form module in multiple

windows and on multiple layouts

Working with Other Canvas Types [ ] Describe the different types of

canvases and their relationships to

Database Trigger Editor __ Explain the structure of trigger

code __ Use variables in triggers [ ] Explain the use of built-in

subprograms in Forms applications [ ] Describe the When-Button-

Pressed trigger [ ] Describe the When-Window-

Closed trigger

Debugging Triggers [ ] Describe the methods to debug

triggers in Forms Builder [ ] Describe the components of the

Debug Console [ ] Run a form module in debug mode

by using the Run Form Debug button

[ ] Debug PL/SQL code __ Set breakpoints in code __ Step through code

__ View variable values while form is running

Adding Functionality to Items [ ] Describe item interaction triggers [ ] Supplement the functionality of

input items by using triggers and built-ins

__ Code interactions with radio groups

__ Code interactions with check boxes

__ Change list items at run time __ Display an LOV from a button [ ] Supplement the functionality of

noninput items by using triggers and built-ins

__ Populate image items __ Populate hierarchical trees __ Code interactions with JavaBeans

in the bean area item

Run Time Messages and Alerts [ ] Describe the default messaging

behavior of a form [ ] Handle run time failure of built-in

subprograms [ ] Describe the different types of

Forms Builder messages [ ] Cause a trigger to fail in a

controlled manner [ ] Control system messages [ ] Create and control alerts [ ] Handle database server errors

Query Triggers [ ] Explain the processes involved in

querying a data block [ ] Describe query triggers and their

scope [ ] Control query array processing [ ] Write triggers to modify query

behavior [ ] Control trigger action based on the

[ ] Describe benefits of reusing objects and code

[ ] Create and use property classes __ Describe property classes __ Create property classes __ Add properties to property classes __ Inherit properties from property

classes __ Explain the inheritance symbols in

the Property Palette [ ] Group related objects for reuse [ ] Copy and subclass objects [ ] Reuse objects from an object

library __ Describe object libraries __ Describe the benefits of using

object libraries __ Create object libraries __ Populate object libraries __ Modify objects in an object library __ Create and use SmartClasses [ ] Reuse PL/SQL code

Introducing Multiple Form Applications [ ] Describe the characteristics of

multiple form applications [ ] Describe the benefits of multiple

form applications [ ] Call one form from another form

module [ ] Define multiple form functionality [ ] Share data among open forms [ ] Control opening and closing of

multiple forms [ ] Synchronize data among multiple

forms

Creating a Menu Module [ ] Describe the different components

of a menu module [ ] Create, save and attach menu

modules [ ] Set menu properties using the

Property Palette [ ] Create menu toolbars [ ] Create pop-up menus

Managing Menu Modules [ ] Control menus programmatically [ ] Manage the interaction between

the menu and form documents [ ] Implement application security

through the menu

Programming Function Keys [ ] Define key triggers and their uses [ ] Program function keys [ ] Describe the characteristics of key

triggers [ ] Classify key triggers [ ] Associate function keys with

interface controls

Building Multiple Form Applications

each other [ ] Identify the appropriate canvas

type for different scenarios [ ] Create an overlay effect by using

stacked canvases [ ] Create a toolbar [ ] Create a tabbed interface

Introduction to Triggers [ ] Define triggers [ ] Describe the different trigger

categories [ ] Describe the components of a

trigger [ ] Describe the types of statements

used in trigger code [ ] Describe the properties that affect

the behavior of a trigger

Working in the Forms Developer Environment [ ] Describe the main Forms

Developer executables [ ] Describe the main Forms

Developer module types [ ] Describe the main objects in a

form module [ ] Run a form from within Forms

Builder __ Start and stop an OC4J instance __ Set Forms Builder preferences to

use OC4J

Creating a Basic Form Module [ ] Create a form module [ ] Create data blocks, create data

blocks with relationships and create control blocks

[ ] Use wizards in re-entrant mode to make changes to the data block and layout

[ ] Save and compile a form module [ ] Describe Forms file formats and

their characteristics [ ] Explain how to deploy a form

module [ ] Produce text files and

documentation [ ] Run a master-detail form module

Working with Data Blocks and Frames [ ] Describe the methods to modify

object properties [ ] Describe the features of the

Property Palette [ ] Manipulate properties through the

Property Palette __ Display the Property Palette __ Describe the property controls for

different types of properties __ Display multiple Property Palettes __ Set properties on multiple objects __ Copy properties [ ] Control the behavior and

appearance of data blocks

form's query status [ ] Obtain query information at run

time

Validation [ ] Describe the validation process [ ] Control validation: __ Using object properties __ Explain the effects of the validation

unit upon a form __ Use an LOV for validation __ Using triggers __ Using Pluggable Java Components [ ] Describe how Forms tracks

validation status [ ] Control when validation occurs

Navigation[ ] Describe how navigation affects

the navigation unit and the cursor [ ] Distinguish between internal and

external navigation [ ] Control navigation with properties [ ] Describe and use navigation

triggers to control navigation [ ] Explain how the cursor can

become stuck between two items, resulting in a navigation trap

[ ] Use navigation built-ins in triggers

Transaction Processing [ ] Explain the process used by Forms

to apply changes to the database [ ] Describe the commit sequence of

events [ ] Describe the characteristics and

uses of commit triggers [ ] Supplement transaction processing __ Perform delete validation __ Allocate sequence numbers to

records as they are applied to tables

__ Keep an audit trail

[ ] Test the results of trigger DML [ ] Override default transaction

processing [ ] Describe how to run against a non-

Oracle data source [ ] Get and set the commit status [ ] Implement array DML

[ ] Describe the various ways of invoking additional forms modules

[ ] Open and close form modules [ ] Navigate between form modules [ ] Control open form modules [ ] Choose the most appropriate

method for invoking forms

Defining Data Sources [ ] Describe the various datasource

types [ ] Base a data block on a FROM

clause query

[ ] Discuss the advantages of using a FROM clause query

[ ] Base a data block on a stored procedure that returns a REF cursor

[ ] Return a table of records from a stored procedure

[ ] Define a Data Source with the Data Block Wizard

[ ] Select the appropriate data source for a data block

Working with Record Groups [ ] Describe the record group object [ ] Use record groups [ ] Define record groups at design

time [ ] Control record groups by using

built-in functions [ ] Define query record groups

programmatically and nonprogrammatically

[ ] Manipulate record group rows [ ] Define lists of values (LOVs)

programmatically [ ] Implement dynamic list items and

add values to combo boxes

Using Database Objects in Forms Applications [ ] Recognize which object types are

supported [ ] Describe how object types are

represented within Form Builder [ ] Create a block based on relation

table with an object or an REF column

[ ] Populate a REF column with an LOV

__ Use visual attributes __ Use font, pattern, and color pickers __ Set navigation properties __ Set records properties __ Set database properties __ Set scrollbar properties [ ] Control frame properties [ ] Delete data blocks and their

components

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