Oracle Unified Method 5 Essentials (1Z0-568)

Exam Study Guide Kim Miller WWA&C Partner Enablement

Objective & Audience

Objective To help you prepare to take the Oracle Unified Method 5 Essentials (1Z0-568) exam by providing pointers to study resources.

Targeted Audience • Project Team Members (intermediate level) • 2-3 years of implementation experience (using any methodology) • Participation in 1-3 end to end implementations (using

any methodology) • Up-to-date training and field experience are

strongly recommended

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Exam Topics & Objectives

Exam Topics The Oracle Unified Method 5 Essentials exam consists of six topics:

1. OUM Overview & Awareness 2. Focus Area Specific Overview: Manage 3. Focus Area Specific Overview: Envision 4. Focus Area Specific Overview: Implement

5. Use Case Overview

6. Gathering Requirements

Exam Objectives The exam objectives are defined by learner or

practitioner level of knowledge: • Learner-level: questions require the candidate to recall information

to determine the correct answer.

Example: Define the term network.

• Practitioner-level: questions require the candidate to derive the correct

answer from the application of their knowledge, which can only be attained by

extensive experience with the product.

Example: The client requests xyz functionality, would you recommend a, b or c?

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Training Options For each exam topic there a number of training options available through Oracle. The training options are divided into three categories: • Boot Camps

The Boot Camps are designed as a "jump start" training to enhance your skills by providing role-based training on industry-leading Oracle solutions and services. The boot camps are built as concise, intensive and real-time training to give partners a competitive advantage as they prepare to build powerful solutions for their customers. Many boot camps are available in a classroom environment or in a live virtual class format .

• Instructor-Led Training (delivered through Oracle University)

Partners can take any publicly-scheduled Oracle University courses at a discount. Most courses offer the benefit of hands on experience to help gain a working knowledge of the product.

• Online Training

Oracle Partners are entitled to free access to the Oracle Knowledge Center (OUKC), which includes a vast library of recorded product courses. New courses are regularly added to the library, providing partners with the latest information and training to master new products or to increase proficiency.

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Topic 1: OUM Overview & Awareness

Objectives Level

Describe OUM Benefits Learner

Describe OUM Goals Learner

Define OUM Structure & Core Components Learner

Training Options

• Online Training

– Level 1 – Overview & Awareness

Sample Question • Which are OUM objectives? (select 2)

A. Ensure customers receive adequate product documentation

B. Ensure customers can incorporate service-oriented architecture into their organization C. Ensure customers have an adequate warranty period

D. Ensure the use of Oracle’s products meets our customers business objectives

E. Ensure customers are able to take full advantage of our products’ rich capabilities

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Topic 2: Focus Area Specific Overview: Manage

Objectives Level

Describe the Goals, Benefits & Components of the Manage Learner

Focus Area

Define the Structure of the Manage Focus Area Learner

Describe Key Concepts & Principles of the Manage Focus Learner

Area

Describe Applying the Manage Focus Area Practitioner

Training Options

• Online Training

– Level 2 – Manage Focus Area Overview

•

Sample Question

• OUM Manage defines _____ as “work that is oriented towards a specific goal and is bound

by time and budget” A. Program B. Project

C. Product

D. Result E. Endeavor

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Topic 3: Focus Area Specific Overview: Envision

Objectives Level

Describe the Components of the Envision Focus Area Learner

Define the Structure of the Envision Focus Area Practitioner

Describe Key Concepts & Principles of the Envision Focus Learner

Area

Describe Applying the Envision Focus Area Practitioner

Training Options

• Online Training

– Level 2 – Envision Focus Area Overview

•

Sample Question • What were the main reasons the Envision Focus Area was developed? (select 2)

A. Bring together multiple disciplines during the pre-sales cycle

B. Move focus from project implementations to enterprise planning

C. Incorporate more service-oriented architecture into enterprises D. Provide a common language for enterprises E. Capture expertise at the enterprise level

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Topic 4: Focus Area Specific Overview: Implement

Objectives Level

Describe the Principles of OUM Learner

Define the Components of the Implement Focus Area Learner

Define the Structure of the Implement Focus Area Practitioner

Define Key Terms & concepts for the Implement Focus Area Learner

Training Options

• Online Training

– Level 2 – Implement Focus Area Overview

Sample Question • Select two characteristics in OUM that did not come from Unified Process.

A. Use Case Driven

B. Fit-For-Purpose

C. Business Process Driven

D. Iterative and Incremental E. Risk Focuses

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Topic 5: Use Case Overview

Objectives Level

Describe the Basics of Use Cases Learner

Describe How Uses Cases are Used to Gather Requirements Practitioner

Define Key Terms & Concepts for Use Cases Learner

Describe the Elements & components of Use Cases Learner

Describe Applying Use Cases Practitioner

Training Options

• Online Training

– Level 2 – Use Case Overview

Sample Question

• What are the main reasons a Project Manager selects Use Cases in addition to a

business process model? (select 3) A. Use Cases define a complete set of stakeholders

B. Use Cases are easier to create C. Use Cases capture configuration detail

D. Use Case descriptions contain a clear goal

E. Use Cases include additional details, such as, pre- and post-conditions

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Topic 6: Gathering Requirements

Objectives Level

Define Implement Projects from Envision to Implement Learner

Explain the OUM Implement Core Workflow Learner

Describe Iteration Planning in OUM Practitioner

Define System Scope Using OUM Practitioner

Use Business Process Modeling with OUM Practitioner

Apply the Domain Model in OUM Practitioner

Develop and Apply the Use Case Model with OUM Practitioner

Evaluate and Prioritize Use Cases Practitioner

Write Scenarios for Use Cases Practitioner

Diagram Use Cases Practitioner

Apply Use Case Advanced Diagramming Practitioner

Develop OUM Requirement Specifications Practitioner

Describe Analysis & Design in OUM Learner

Training Options

• Instructor Led Training

– Level 3 – Gathering Requirements

Sample Question • Oracle _____ is a service that examines customers’ critical business challenges to help identify

feasible, credible, affordable solutions that will in turn help to achieve their strategic goals.

A. Envision B. Manage C. Implement

D. Operate E. Insight

F. SOA

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Exam Registration

• How to register for the exam?

You can register for all Oracle certification exams with Pearson VUE. Before a registration can be submitted, a Pearson VUE profile must be created using your Company ID. Your Company ID can be obtained by contacting your local Oracle Partner Business Center or by signing in to your OPN account. Your Company ID is located in the section on the right under "Company information".

• Have you completed an Oracle Certification Exam in the past?

Due to systems enhancements, each partner who has completed an Oracle Certification Exam will need to update their Pearson VUE profile in order to receive credit and for those records to appear in the OPN Competency Center.

• How to get full recognition as Certified Implementation Specialist?

To get full recognition as a Certified Implementation Specialist you need to:

A. Update your Pearson VUE profile with your Company ID B. Activate your Certview Account

Please follow these instructions and your records will be properly recorded.

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