subject: Oracle Certification Exam 10g [print this page] Oracle 10g is the newest DBA (Database Administration) certification initiated by oracle. These days most of the firms are heading towards computerized processing as every firm has a huge database of its own to manage, also the size of database further increases if computers are linked with a network which is quite common scenario everywhere. To deal with management and troubleshooting of these huge databases, firms look for educated experts and with Oracle 10g certification in your hands you are a appropriate candidate for the job. Thats why; this certificate has its unique value everywhere and in almost every sector.
To get this certification you require going through a three tier certification procedure. Oracle certified associate is the first DBA certification. Also known as Oracle Database 10g, Administration I, you just require clearing this 120 minutes exam. The number of queries is only 75 out of which the cut off requirement is to get sixty five percent. If you pass the exam, you will receive the OCA certification and if you wish you can go for OCP or Oracle Certified expert, also called Oracle 10g certification, Administration II. This exam is of 90 minutes duration with 70 queries to solve. The cut off range is almost the same as 66 %. To clear this stage you also have an oracle approved course to take either in class room or online. The most advanced and the last certification is the OCM or Oracle Certified Master, also popularly known as Oracle Database 10g, Administration III. To meet the criterion this you require having at least two Oracle approved courses under your belt.
On the other hand if you already are an Oracle 9i certified expert you require not go through all these exams. All you require to do is just upgrade your certification to Oracle 10g by giving the exam of Oracle 10g: New Features for Administrators. The queries are not generally too tough and on an average 75% candidates clear it. All you require to have is accuracy, quick understanding of the problem and some amount of speed. A variety of exam guides as well online exam engines are willingly obtainable to help you out of your problems.
