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ContentsOracle Certification Program Candidate Guide

Oracle9 i PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate Oracle9 i Forms Developer Certified Professional

February 2004

1 Benefits of Oracle Certification

2 Oracle9 i PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and Oracle9 i Forms Developer Certified Professional

3 Preparing for Oracle9 i PL/SQL and Forms Developer Tests

4 Registering for Your Tests

5 Taking Your Tests

6 After You Are Certified

7 Special Testing Opportunities

Test Content Checklists

Visit the Oracle Certification Program Web site at http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/


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1 Benefits of Oracle Certification

The demand for professionals in theinformation technology (IT) industry ishigh, and the competition for jobs isintense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know whatskills make them attractive to employers.Employers look for ways to selectprospective employees who have the solidfoundation of skills needed for effectiveperformance.

The Oracle Certification Program helpsthe IT industry establish a standard of competence in key entry-level andprofessional job roles.

An Oracle Certification is a valuable,industry-recognized credential thatsignifies a proven level of knowledge andability. Each higher level of Oraclecertification brings a higher standard of benchmarked skill and ability, which can

lead to greater opportunities and higherpay.

"Technical certifications have evolved from a hiring tool to a screening tool: If you dont have them, you arent viewed as a serious candidate." 1

B e n e f i t s t o t h e Te c h n i c a lP r o f e s s i o n a l

An Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) demonstrates a solid understanding of the

foundation skills of a given job role, which can be applied at an apprentice orentry level.

By earning an OCA certification, you canhave increased entry-level jobopportunities. It is the stepping-stone tostarting a successful career as an Oracleprofessional.

Beyond OCA, by becoming an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) youdemonstrate your understanding of thefull range of skills required by Oracleprofessionals in your chosen job role. AnOCP is in high demand in today'smarketplace, and the level of demand isexpected to grow with each new installation of Oracle technologies aroundthe world. An Oracle Certification helpsraise your visibility and increases youraccess to the industry's most challenging opportunities.

"Oracles certification strength in a declining economy is due in part to the fact tha more complex, high-level t certifications appear to be less vulnerable." 2

The true value of earning an OracleCertification credential is increased

opportunity. With more opportunity comecareer growth and higher pay.

"Given the key importance of data as an organizational asset, it should come to no surprise that DBAs remain in high demand and that related training certification programs are popular even in this time of economic trouble ... By the numbers, Oracle leads the DBMS/DBA certification area. 3

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1 Source: Employers Raise the Bar on Certification, Information Week, 2002 B e n e f i t s t o t h e I T E m p l o y e r

2 Source: IDC Certification Report and Forecast 20022006 The Oracle Certification Program is also valuable to hiring managers who want todistinguish among candidates for criticalIT positions. For companies that sendemployees for annual IT training,certification helps ensure a return on thetraining investment by validating theknowledge and understanding gainedduring training sessions. Companies canalso combine certification with anemployee development program toenhance employee loyalty andperformance on the job. Hiring certifiedprofessionals can have a direct impact ona company's success.

3 Source: Certified Expert: Working as a Database Administrator, CertMag, January 2003

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2 Oracle9 i PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate Oracle9 i Forms Developer Certified Professional

O r a c l e 9 i D e v e l o p e rC e r t i f i c a t i o n : O v e r v i e w

The expertise of Oracle ApplicationDevelopers is integral to the success of today's increasingly complex systemenvironments. The best CertifiedDevelopers operate primarily behind thescenes. Without their highly valued skillsorganizations would fail to realize the

potential of their informationmanagement and e-business solutions.Oracle Developers can apply their skills toalmost any type of project from businessintelligence solutions to automation.O r a c l e 9 i P L / S Q L D e v e l o p erC e r t i f i e d A s s o c i a t e ( O C A )

An OCA certification is an entry-levelcredential for candidates who have aproven foundation of basic knowledge,

which they can build upon as they work

toward a career as an Oracle ApplicationDeveloper. An OCA can next earn anOracle9i Forms Developer CertifiedProfessional (OCP) credential.O r a c l e 9 i F o r m s D e v e l o p e rC e r t i f i e d P r o f e s s i o n a l ( O C P )

By moving upward and earning OCPstatus, Oracle professionals demonstratethe complete set of skills that are requiredfor working independently as an expertDeveloper. The OCP credential providescandidates increased opportunities andhigher pay. The OCP path requires thatcandidates first earn their OCA-levelcredential. To become an OCP, only oneadditional exam is required, whichevaluates candidates skills with theOracle9i Forms Developer toolset. AnOCP certification helps you translate your

knowledge and skills into increased visibility through the market's most highly valued Developer certification. TheOracle Application Developer CertifiedProfessional credential was related thehighest in employment value as comparedto all other developer credentials by Certification Magazine,April 2003.1

View the chart on page 5 for a list of

required tests to earn the Oracle9i Application Developer credential.

U p g r a d i n g Yo u r C u r r e n t O C PC r e d e n t i a l t o O r a c l e 9 i

Oracle Forms Developer Release 6/6 ito Oracle9 i Upgrade Path (1 exam)

Candidates certified on Oracle FormsDeveloper Release 6/6 i may pass exam#1Z0-140 (Oracle9 i Forms Developer:New Features) to upgrade their Developercertification to Oracle9 i.

Oracle Developer Release 1 to Oracle9 i Upgrade Path (2 exams)

Candidates certified on Oracle DeveloperRelease 1 are required to pass two examsto upgrade their OCP credential: exam#1Z0-130 (Oracle Forms Release 1 toRelease 6/6 i: New Features) and exam#1Z0-140 (Oracle9 i Forms Developer:New Features).



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R e q u i r e d E x a m s f o r O r a c l e 9 i A p p l i c a t i o n D e v e l o p e r C e r t i f i c a t i o nP a t h s

Oracle customers and business partners demand hands-on experience from their OracleCertified Professionals. In order to meet commitments to Oracle customers and

constituents, Oracle University has recently made a significant investment toward building more validity and quality into its Certification Program, including scenario-based exam

questions.E x a m s R e q u i r e d

Oracle9i Application Developer Certified AssociateOracle9i Application Developer Certified Professional

O r a c l e 9 i A p p l i c a t i o n D e v e l o p e r U p g r a d e P a t h

To upgrade your Oracle Application Developer Release 1 OCP credential to Oracle9 i Application Developer, you must pass the following two upgrade exams.

Oracle9 i PL/SQLDeveloperCertified

Associate

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloper: Build

InternetApplications

Exam # 1Z0-141

Introduction toOracle: SQL and

PL/SQL Exam # 1Z0-001

Exam # 1Z0-007Introduction to Oracle9 i : SQL can

be taken over the Internet (seeSection 5 of this guide).

OR

Oracle9 i Programwith PL/SQL

Exam # 1Z0-147

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloperCertified

Professional

Introduction toOracle: SQL

Exam # 1Z0-007

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloper New

FeaturesExam # 1Z1-140

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloperCertified

Professional

Oracle InternetApplicationDeveloperCertified

Professional

Oracle FormsDeveloper Rel. 1to Rel. 6/6 i New

Features

Exam # 1Z0-130

OracleApplication

Developer Rel. 1Certified

Professional



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O r a c l e 9 i A p p l i c a t i o n D e v e l o p e r C e r t i f i c a t i o n

Oracle University Instructor-Led Training and Online Library titles are shown below:

O r a c l e 9 i F o r m s D e v e l o p e r U p g r a d e P a t h f o r C e r t i f i e d A p p l i c a t i o nD e v e l o p er R e l e a s e 6 / 6 i O CP

= OCP Exam = Instructor-Led Training

Oracle9 i : FormsDeveloper Certified

Professional

Oracle9 i : Programwith PL/SQL

Exam # 1Z0-147

Oracle9 i : BuildInternet

Applications Exam # 1Z0-141

Oracle9 i : FormsDeveloper Certified

Professional

Introduction toOracle9 i : SQL

Exam # 1Z0-007

Oracle9 i : Programwith PL/SQL or

Oracle9 i : DevelopPL/SQL Program

Oracle9 i : BuildInternet

Applications


Oracle9 i : Programwith PL/SQLOR

Oracle9 i : DevelopPL/SQL Program

Units

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloper: UseData Structures

EffectivelyOracle9 i Forms

Developer:Enhance UsabilityDeveloper: Build

InternetApplications I


Oracle9 i FormsDeveloper NewFeatures

Exam # 1Z0-140

Oracle9 i : FormsDeveloper CertifiedProfessional

Certified InternetApplicationDeveloper,

Oracle FormsDeveloper

Rel. 6/6 i

Oracle9 i FormsDeveloper New

Features



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4 Registering for Your Tests

Oracle Certification Program exams areoffered at Oracle University Testing Centers and through Prometric, the

worlds largest provider of testing to theinformation technology industry. Many Oracle University Locations now alsooffer these exams, and can serve as aconvenient alternative for bothpreparation and exam writing at one

facility. Follow the registration directionsshown below for scheduling exams at anOracle University Center or at an

Authorized Prometric Testing Center(APTC).

All exams are delivered electronically by means of computer. A brief tutorialprecedes each test to familiarize you withthe test delivery system. You shouldattempt to answer every question on theexam because incomplete answers are

scored as incorrect. Using a summary screen you can navigate throughout theexam, proceeding forward and back among questions.R e v i e w i n g t h e C a n d i d a teA g r e e m e n t

Candidates pursuing Oracle certificationmust accept the terms of the OracleCertified Associate - ProfessionalCandidate Agreement before taking thetests. You will be presented with theagreement on the screen before the teststarts. You can also review the agreementbefore your appointment by visiting theOracle Certification Program Web site athttp://www.oracle.com/education/certification/canagreemt.html .

S c h e d u l i n g Yo u r E x a m

1. There are three convenient ways toregister for exam:

a. Prepare and appear for test at anOracle University Center Many countries throughout Europe,India, and Asia offer exampreparation assistance as well as theexams themselves from oneconvenient location. Visit the OCP

Web site, and you will find phonenumbers for your local OracleUniversity Center on the ExamRegistration Web page.( http://www.oracle.com/education/ certification/testreg.html )

b. APTC Online Registration Register online athttp://www.2test.com/ .

c. APTC Telephone Registration Call the Prometric Regional ServiceCenter (RSC) serving your country during normal business hours. (Alist of RSCs is given on the last pageof this guide.)

2. Make sure that you have both thenumber and title of the exam that youare registering for. Schedule your examappointment Monday through Saturday during normal authorized Prometric

testing center hours. Hours vary by location.

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3. When you register, ask the Prometriccustomer service representative for alist of valid forms of identification thatyou will need to present when you takeyour exam. You will not be allowed to

take the test without valididentification.

4. Regular exam fees are equivalent toUS$125, plus any local taxes.

The exam fee is payable to Prometricby any major credit card (VISA,MasterCard, American Express, andSwitch Cards) at the time of registration. All discounts must beapplied at the time of paying yourexam fee.

5. You must schedule a test at least 24hours in advance.

C h a n g i ng o r C a n c el i n g Y o u rA p p o i n t m e n t

To cancel or reschedule your testappointment, you must call the PrometricRegional Service Center. The cancellation

policy by region is: The Americas: One business day inadvance

Asia Pacific: By midday (Sydney time)the previous business day EMEA: Two business days in advance

Japan: Three business days in advance

Candidates who do not appear for the testor who cancel less than one business day before the test do not receive a refund.



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5 Taking Your Tests

Ta k i n g I n t r o d u c t i o n t oO r a c l e 9 i : S Q L o v e r t h eI n t e r n e t

The Introduction to Oracle9 i : SQL examis now delivered on the Internet in aneffort to make taking this first exam easy and flexible, and cheap to the OCAcandidate who is just getting started.

The exam can be taken anytime, fromanywhere with a PC, current Web browser(see page 5 of this guide, InternetDelivered Tests, for the recommendedbrowsers), and a recommended Internetconnection of at least 33.6 Kps.

To take this online exam, visit the OracleCertification Program Web site. There isno need for preregistration. Payment canbe made by credit card right on theInternet.

Your score will be available to youimmediately after completion of the examand submittal of your file for grading. If you become disconnected during yourexam, you will be able to resume whereyou left off when you reconnect.However, the time clock will remain ineffect. Internet exams have an additional

window of 30 minutes to give you time toresolve technical problems.Ta k i n g a Te s t a t a n

A u t h o r i z e d P r o m e t r i c Te s t i n gC e n t e r

1. Arrive at the testing center at least 15minutes before your scheduledappointment.

2. Sign the test log and present two formsof identification. One must be agovernment-issued photoidentification. Both forms of identification must contain yoursignature.

3. The test administrator will give you abrief orientation and escort you to acomputer terminal where you will take

the test. You are not allowed to bring papers, books, bags, or calculators intothe room.

4. Remember to adhere to therequirements set forth in the OracleCertification Candidate Agreement.

You must agree to the terms andconditions in the agreement beforecompleting any Oracle Certificationexam. Any attempt to cheat, assistothers, or remove exam content fromthe testing room will not be toleratedand may result in a zero score,disallowance of OCP credential, andeven prosecution by law.

O b t a i n i n g Yo u r Te s t R e s u l t s

You will receive your score reportimmediately after the test. Beta examscore reports are sent to candidatesfollowing analysis and scoring of the betaexam. Candidates completing a beta

version of a test can expect their scorereports 1012 weeks following the betaperiod. Your results are automatically forwarded to Oracle following testing.Please keep a copy of all test reports foryour records.



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R e t a k i n g a Te s t

Candidates must wait 30 days beforeretaking a failed exam. There are noexceptions to this policy.

If you do not pass an Oracle Certificationexam on the first attempt, Oracleencourages you to make use of thediagnostic feedback supplied with thescore report to review the areas that needfurther study.

If you receive a low score, an OracleUniversity training course may beappropriate for you to gain moreknowledge. Otherwise, if you require only skill-set review in a few areas, we

recommend that you consult OracleUniversity Online Learning, where you will find each topic area available as ashort course module. Most modulesrequire only 45 minutes for completion.

Visit Online Learning athttp://www.oracle.com/education/oln/ .

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6 After You Are Certified

R e c e i v i n g Yo u r O r a c l eC e rt i f i c a t io n We l c o m e K i t

You will receive your Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Professionalcertificate by mail from Prometric within30 days after successfully completing allthe required exams and courserequirements as applicable. You shoulduse your certificate as verification of your

Oracle Certification credential.If you do not receive your Welcome Kit,send an e-mail [email protected], providing your name, Prometric ID number, currentmailing address, and daytime phonenumber.O r a c l e Ce r t i f i e d P r o f e s s i o n a lM e m b e r s W e b S i te

Upon completion of your Oracle CertifiedProfessional credential, you will receiveinformation on how to obtain a copy of the OCP logo in your Welcome Kit. Thelogo may be used on business cards andresumes.

You will also receive a letter of congratulations from Oracle, which willindicate how you can begin to access the

wealth of OCP benefits that await you. This will include the access log in andpassword that you will need to enter theOCP member online community.

The OCP Members site is available only to Oracle Certified Professionals, and notto Oracle Certified Associates.

K e e p i n g C u r re n t w i t h N e wO r a c l e Te c h n o l o g y R e l e a s e s

Oracle is committed to keeping the OracleCertification Program abreast with thelatest technology. To take full benefit of your Oracle Certified Professionalcredential, you may find it advantageousto upgrade your certification to the latestrelease.

R e t i r e m e n t o f a n O C P T r a c k When Oracle announces the retirement of a track, you will have at least six monthsto pass the remaining exams in the retiring track. If you do not upgrade yourcertification by the deadline, you will berequired to complete all tests within thenew track to obtain the latest credential.Consult the OCP Web site for currenttesting requirements.U p d a t i n g Yo u r D e m o g r a p h i cI n f o r m a t i o n

Visit the Prometric Web site athttp://register.prometric.com/ to updateyour demographic information.

Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to the site with your e-mailaddress and password. If you havenever registered online before, click thelink to set up your online account.

2. In the left navigation bar under ExamServices, click Update Profile.

3. You may update your mailing address,telephone numbers, and your e-mailaddress.

4. Select Next. Your OCP Candidateinformation is now updated.

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Test Content Checklists

The following test content checklists show the objectives covered in the Oracle Certification exams.



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Test Content Checklist

Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL Exam# 1Z0-001

O v e r vi e w o f R e l a t i o n a lD a t a b a s e s , SQ L , a n d P L / S Q L

Discuss the theoretical and physicalaspects of a relational database

Describe the Oracle implementation of the RDBMS and ORDBMS

Describe the use and benefits of PL/SQL

W r i t i n g B a s i c S Q L St a t e m e n t s

List the capabilities of SQL SELECTstatements

Execute a basic SELECT statement

Differentiate between SQL statementsand SQL*Plus commands

R e s t r i c t i n g a n d S o r t i n g D a t a

Limit the rows retrieved by a query

Sort the rows retrieved by a query S i n g l e- R o w F u n c t i o n s

Describe various types of functionsavailable in SQL

Use character, number, and datefunctions in SELECT statements

Describe the use of conversionfunctions

D i s p l a y in g D a t a f r o m M u l t i p l eTa b l e s

Write SELECT statements to accessdata from more than one table by using equality and nonequality joins

View data that generally does not meeta join condition by using outer joins

Join a table to itself

A g g r e g a t i n g D a t a U s i n gG r o u p F u n c t i o n s

Identify the available group functions

Describe the use of group functions

Group data by using the GROUP BY

clauseInclude or exclude grouped rows by using the HAVING clause

S u b q u e r i e s

Describe the types of problems thatsubqueries can solve

Define subqueries

List the types of subqueries

Write single-row and multiple-row subqueries

M u l t i p l e - C o l u m n S u b q u e r i e s

Write multiple-column subqueries

Describe and explain the behavior of subqueries when null values areretrieved

Write subqueries in a FROM clauseP r o d u c i n g R e a d a b l e O u t p u tw i t h SQ L * P l u s

Produce queries that require an input variable

Customize the SQL*Plus environment

Produce more readable output

Create and execute script files

Save customizations



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Exam #1Z0-001Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL (continued)

M a n i p u l a t i n g D a t a

Describe each DML statementInsert rows into a table

Update rows in a table

Delete rows from a table

Control transactionsC r ea t i n g a n d M a n a g i n g Ta b l e s

Describe the main database objects

Create tables

Describe the data types that can beused when specifying columndefinition

Alter table definitions

Drop, rename, and truncate tables

I n c l u d i n g C o n s tr a i n t s

Describe constraints

Create and maintain constraintsC r ea t i n g Vi e w s

Describe a view

Create a view

Retrieve data through a view

Insert, update, and delete data througha view

Drop a view



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O r a c l e D a t a D i c t i o n a r y

Describe the data dictionary views auser may access

Query data from the data dictionary O t h e r D a t a b a s e O b j e c t s

Describe database objects and theiruses

Create, maintain, and use sequences

Create and maintain indexes

Create private and public synonymsC o n t r o l l i n g U s e r A c c e s s

Create users

Create roles to ease setup andmaintenance of the security model

Use the GRANT and REVOKEstatements to grant and revoke objectprivileges

D e c l a r i n g Va r i a b l e s

List the benefits of PL/SQLDescribe the basic PL/SQL block andits sections

Describe the significance of variablesin PL/SQL

Declare PL/SQL variables

Execute a PL/SQL block W r i t i n g E x e c u ta b l eS t a t e m e n t s

Describe the significance of theexecutable section

Write statements in the executablesection

Describe the rules of nested blocks

Execute and test a PL/SQL block

Use coding conventionsI n t e r a c t i n g w i t h t h e O r a c l eS e r v e r

Write a successful SELECT statementin PL/SQL

Declare the data type and size of aPL/SQL variable dynamically

Write DML statements in PL/SQL

Control transactions in PL/SQL

Determine the outcome of SQL DMLstatements

W r i t i n g C o n t r o l St r u c t u r e s

Identify the uses and types of controlstructures

Construct an IF statement

Construct and identify different loopstatements

Use logic tables

Control block flow by using nestedloops and labels

Wo r k i n g w i t h Co m p o s i t e D a t aTy p e s

Create user-defined PL/SQL records

Create a record with the %ROWTYPEattribute

Create a PL/SQL table

Create a PL/SQL table of records

Describe the difference betweenrecords, tables, and tables of records



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W r i t i n g E x p l i c i t Cu r s o r s

Distinguish between an implicit and anexplicit cursor

Use a PL/SQL record variable

Write a cursor FOR loopA d v a n c e d E x p l i c i t C u r s o rC o n c e p t s

Write a cursor that uses parameters

Determine when a FOR UPDATEclause in a cursor is required

Determine when to use the WHERECURRENT OF clause

Write a cursor that uses a subquery

H a n d l i n g E x c e p t io n s

Define PL/SQL exceptions

Recognize unhandled exceptions

List and use different types of PL/SQLexception handlers

Trap unanticipated errors

Describe the effect of exceptionpropagation in nested blocks

Customize PL/SQL exception message



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Introduction to Oracle9 i : SQL

Exam# 1Z0-007 W r i t i n g B a s i c S Q L Se l e c tS t a t e m e n t s

List the capabilities of SQL SELECTstatements

Execute a basic SELECT statement

Differentiate between SQL statementsand iSQL*Plus commands

R e s t r i c t i n g a n d S o r t i n g D a t a

Limit the rows retrieved by a query

Sort the rows retrieved by a query S i n g l e- R o w F u n c t i o n s

Describe various types of functionsavailable in SQL

Use character, number, and datefunctions in SELECT statements

Use conversion functionsD i s p l a y in g D a t a f r o m M u l t i p l eTa b l e s

Write SELECT statements to accessdata from more than one table by using equality and nonequality joins

View data that generally does not meeta join condition by using outer joins

Join a table to itself by using a self-join

A g g r e g a t i n g D a t a U s i n gG r o u p F u n c t i o n s

Identify the available group functions

Use group functions

Group data by using the GROUP BY clause

Include or exclude grouped rows by using the HAVING clause

S u b q u e r i e s

Describe the types of problems thatsubqueries can solve

Define subqueries

List the types of subqueries

Write single-row and multiple-row subqueries

P r o d u c i n g R e a d a b l e O u t p u tw i t h i S Q L * P l u s

Produce queries that require asubstitution variable

Produce more readable output

Create and execute script filesM a n i p u l a t i n g D a t a

Describe each DML statement

Insert rows into a table

Update rows in a tableDelete rows from a table

Merge rows in a table

Control transactions



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Exam #1Z0-007Introduction to Oracle9 i : SQL (continued)

C r ea t i n g a n d M a n a g i n g Ta b l e s

Describe the main database objects

Create tables

Describe the data types that can beused when specifying columndefinition

Alter table definitions

Drop, rename, and truncate tablesI n c l u d i n g C o n s tr a i n t s

Describe constraints

Create and maintain constraints

C r ea t i n g Vi e w s

Describe a view

Create, alter the definition, and drop a view

Retrieve data through a view

Insert, update, and delete data througha view

C r e a t i n g O t h e r D a t a b a s eO b j e c t s

Create, maintain, and use sequences

Create and maintain indexes

Create private and public synonyms



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Oracle9 i : Program with PL/SQL Exam# 1Z0-147 O v er v ie w o f P L / S QLP r o g r a m s

Describe a PL/SQL program construct

List the components of a PL/SQLblock

List the benefits of subprograms

Describe how a stored procedure orfunction is invoked

C r e a t i n g P r o c e d u r e s

Define what a stored procedure is

List the development steps for creating a procedure

Create a procedure

Describe the difference betweenformal and actual parameters

List the types of parameter modes

List the methods for calling aprocedure with parameters

Describe the DEFAULT option forparameters

Create a procedure with parameters

Invoke a procedure that hasparameters

Define a subprogram in the declarativesection of a procedure

Describe how exceptions arepropagated

Remove a procedure

C r e a t i n g F u n c t i o n s

Define what a stored function is

Create a function

List how a function can be invoked

List the advantages of user-definedfunctions in SQL statements

List where user-defined functions canbe called from within an SQLstatement

Describe the restrictions on calling functions from SQL statements

Remove a function

Describe the differences betweenprocedures and functions

M a n a g i n g S u b p ro g r a m s

Contrast system privileges with objectprivileges

Grant privileges

Contrast invokers rights with definersrights

Identify views in the data dictionary tomanage stored objects



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Exam #1Z0-147Oracle9 i : Program with PL/SQL(continued)

C r ea t i n g P a c k a g e s

Use the DESCRIBE command todescribe packages, and list theirpossible components

Identify a package specification andbody

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

Designate a package construct as eitherpublic or private

Invoke a package construct

Use a bodiless package

Drop packages

Identify benefits of packagesM o r e P a c k a g e C o n c e p ts

Write packages that use theoverloading 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 packagedfunctions in SQL statements

Invoke packaged functions from SQL

Use PL/SQL tables and records inpackages

O r a c l e Su p p l i e d P a c k a g e s

Describe the benefits of ExecuteImmediate over DBMS_SQL forNative Dynamic SQL

Identify the flow of execution

Use EXECUTE IMMEDIATE

Describe the use and application of some Oracle serversupplied packages:DBMS_DDL, DBMS_JOB, Submit

Jobs, DBMS_OUTPUT, UTL_FILE,UTL_HTTP, and UTL_TCP

M a n i p u l a t i n g L a r g e O b j e c t s

Compare and contrast LONG andlarge object (LOB) data types

Create and maintain LOB data types

Differentiate between internal andexternal LOBs

Identify and manage Bfiles: Createdirectories, use Bfiles, load Bfiles, anduse the Bfilename function

Migrate from LONG To LOB

Use the DBMS_LOB PL/SQLpackage

Create LOB columns and populatethem

Perform SQL operations on LOBS:Update LOBs with SQL, select fromLOBS, and delete LOBS

Describe the use of temporary LOBs



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Exam #1Z0-147Oracle9 i : Program with PL/SQL(continued)

C r e a t i n g D a t a b a s e T r i g g e r s

Describe the different types of triggersList how triggers are used

List guidelines for designing triggers

Create a DML trigger

List the DML trigger components

Describe the trigger firing sequenceoptions

Use conditional predicates in a DMLtrigger

Create a row-level trigger

Create a statement-level trigger

Use the OLD and NEW qualifiers in adatabase trigger

Create an INSTEAD OF trigger

Describe the difference between storedprocedures and triggers

Describe the trigger execution model

Alter a trigger statusRemove a trigger

M o r e T r i g g e r C o n c e p t s

Define what a database trigger is

Describe events that cause databasetriggers to fire

Create a trigger for a DDL statement

Create a trigger for a system event

Describe the functionality of the CALLstatement

Describe the cause of a mutating table

List what triggers can be implementedfor

List the privileges associated withtriggers

View trigger information in the

dictionary viewsM a n a g i n g D e p e n d e n ci e s

Track procedural dependencies

Describe dependent objects andreferenced objects

View dependency information in thedictionary views

Describe how the UTLDTREE scriptis used

Describe how the IDEPTREE andDEPTREE procedures are used

Describe a remote dependency

List how remote dependencies aregoverned

Describe when a remote dependency isunsuccessfully recompiled

Describe when a remote dependency issuccessfully recompiled

List how to minimize dependency failures



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Oracle9 i Forms Developer: Build Internet Applications Exam# 1Z0-141

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o O r a c l e F o r m sD e v e l o p e r a n d O r a c l e F o r m sS e r v i c e s

Describe the components of Oracle9 i Developer Suite and Oracle9 i

Application Server

Describe the features and benefits of Oracle Forms Services and OracleForms Developer

Describe the architecture of OracleForms Service

Describe Forms Builder components

Navigate the Forms Builder interface

Customize the Forms Builder session

Use the online help facilities

R u n n i n g a F o r m s D e v e l o p e rA p p l i c a t i o n

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 andunrestricted data

Describe the two modes of operation

Insert, update, and delete records

Display database errors

Wo r k i n g i n t h e F o r m sD e v e l o p e r E n v i r o n m e n t

Describe the main Forms Developerexecutables

Describe the main Forms Developermodule types

Describe the main objects in a formmodule

Run a form from within Forms Builder Start and stop an OF4J instance Set Forms Builder preference to use

OF4JC r ea t i n g a B a s i c F o r m M o d u l e

Create a form module

Create data blocks, create data blocks

with relationships, and create controlblocks

Use wizards in reentrant mode to makechanges to the data block and layout

Save and compile a form module

Describe Forms file formats and theircharacteristics

Explain how to deploy a form module

Produce text files and documentation

Run a master-detail form module



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Exam #1Z0-141Oracle9 i Forms Developer: Build InternetApplications (continued)

Wo r k i n g w i t h D a t a B l o ck s a n d

F r a m e sDescribe the methods to modify objectproperties

Describe the features of the Property palette

Manipulate properties through theProperty 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 appearanceof data blocksUse visual attrib utes

color pickers

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Use font, pattern, and Set navigation properties Set records properties

Set database properties Set scrollbar properties

Control frame propertie

Delete data blocks and thecomponentso r k i n g w i t h Te x t

Describe text items

Create a text item

Manage and modif the Property paletteControl data in text it

Alter navigational behavio Enhance relationship betwee

item and database Add functionality to text item

Display helpful messagesC r e a t i n g L O V s a n d E d

Describe LOVs and editors

Design, create, and associate with text items in a form moduleDescribe the relationship betweenLOVs and record groupsExplain the steps to createmanually

Use the LOV Wizard to create an

LOV Set LOV properties

Create editors and astext items in a form module

C r ea t i n g A d d i t i o n a l I n p u te m s

Describe the item types that allow input

Create a check box

Create a list item

Create a radio groC r ea t i n g N o n i n p u

Describe item types that do not ainput

Create a display item

Create an image item

Create a button

Create a calculate

Create a hierarchical tree

Create a bean area item



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C r ea t i n g W i n d o w s a n d

C o n t e n t C a n v a s e sDefine 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

Wo r k i n g w i t h O t h e r Ca n v a sTy p e s

Describe the different types of canvases and their relationships to eachother

Identify the appropriate canvas typefor different scenarios

Create an overlay effect by using stacked canvases

Create a toolbar

Create a tabbed interface I n t r o d u c t i o n t o T r i g g e r s

Describe triggers

Describe the different triggercategories

Describe the components of a trigger

Describe the types of statements usedin trigger code

Describe the properties that affect thebehavior of a trigger

P r o d u c i n g T r i g g e r s

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-insubprograms in Forms applications

Describe the When-Button-Pressedtrigger

Describe the When-Window-Closedtrigger

D e b u g g i n g T r i g g e r s

s while form is

Describe the methods to debug triggers in Forms Builder

Describe the components of theDebug ConsoleRun a form module in debug mode by using the Run Form Debug button

Debug PL/SQL codeSet breakpoints in code

Step through code View variable value

running



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A d d i n g F u n c t i o n a l i t y t o I t e m s

Describe item interaction triggersSupplement the functionality of inputitems 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

R u n - T im e M e s s a g e s a n d

aging

N a v i g a t i o n

the bean area item

A l e r t s

Describe the default messbehavior of a form

Handle run-time failure of built-insubprogramsDescribe the different types of FormsBuilder messages

Cause a trigger to fail in a controlledmanner

Control system messages

Create and control alerts

Handle database server errors

Q u e r y T r i g g e r s

Explain the processes involved inquerying a data block

Describe query triggers and their scope

Control query array processing

Write triggers to modify query behavior

Control trigger action based on theforms query status

Obtain query information at run time Va l i d a t i o n

Describe the validation process

Control validation Using object properties Explain the effects of the validation

unit upon a form Use an LOV for validation Use triggers Use Pluggable Java Component

Describe how Forms tracks validationstatus

Control when validation occurs

Describe how navigation affects thenavigation unit and the cursor

Distinguish between internal andexternal navigation

Control navigation with properties

Describe and use navigation triggers tocontrol navigation

Explain how the navigation trap occurs

Use navigation built-ins in triggers



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T r a n s a ct i o n P r o c e s s i n g

Explain the process used by Forms toapply 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 anon_Oracle data source

Get and set the commit status

Implement array DMLW r i t i n g F l e x i b l e C o d e

Describe flexible code

Use system variables to determine: Cursor focus Trigger focus Commit status

Describe built-in subprograms that

bjects:

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assist flexible coding

Write code to reference o By internal ID Indirectly S h a r i n g O

Describe benefits of reusing objeand code

Create and Describe property classes

Create property classes

Add properties to prope Inherit properties from property

classes Explain the inheritance symbol in

Property

Group related objects for reuse

Copy and subclass objects

Reuse objects from an obje Describe object libraries

Describe the benefits of using objectlibraries Create object libraries

Populate Modify objects in an ob Create and use SmartClas

Reuse PL/SQL code I n t r o d u c i n g M u l t i p l e F oA p p l i c a t i o n s

Describe the characteristics of multform applications

Describe the benefits of multiple formapplications

Call one form from another formmodule

Define multiple form functionality

Share da

Control opening and closing multipforms

Synchronize data among multipleforms



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C re a t i n g M e n u M o d u l e s

Describe the different components of a menu module

Create, save, and attach menu modules

Set menu properties by using theProperty palette

Create menu toolbars

Create pop-up menusM a n a g i n g M e n u M o d u l e s

Control menus programmatically

Manage the interaction between themenu and form documents

Implement application security through the menu

P r o g r a m m i n g F u n c t i o n K e y s

Define key triggers and their uses

Program function keys

Describe the characteristics of key

triggersClassify key triggers

Associate function keys with interfacecontrols

B u i l d i n g M u l t i p l e F o r mA p p l i c a t i o n s

Describe the various ways of invoking additional forms modules

Open and close form modules

Navigate between form modulesControl open form modules

Choose the most appropriate methodfor invoking forms

D e f i n i n g D a t a S o u r c e s

Describe the various data source typesBase a data block on a FROM clausequery

Discuss the advantages of using aFROM clause query

Base a data block on a storedprocedure that returns a REF cursor

Return a table of records from a storedprocedure

Define a data source with the DataBlock Wizard

Select the appropriate data source for adata block

Wo r k i n g w i t h R e c o r d Gr o u p s

Describe the record group object

Use record groups

Define record groups at design time

Control record groups by using built-infunctionsDefine query record groupsprogrammatically andnonprogrammatically

Manipulate record group rows

Define lists of values (LOVs)programmatically

Implement dynamic list items and add values to combo boxes



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U s i n g D a t a b a s e O b j e c t s i n

F o r m s A p p l i c a t i o n sRecognize which object types aresupported

Describe how object types arerepresented within Form Builder

Create a block based on an object table

Create a block based on a relation table with an object or an REF column

Populate a REF column with an LOV



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Oracle9 i Forms Developer: New Features Exam# 1Z0-140 W h y U p g r a d e t o O r a c l e 9 i F o r m s

Explain the components of Oracle9 i Developer Suite

Describe the benefits provided by Oracle9i Forms

Explain the reasons why Forms hasbeen optimized for the Web

Describe Oracle9 i Forms productivity enhancements

Explain the features for globaldeployment of Forms applications

Explain how Oracle9 i Forms providesintegration features

Describe the openness of Oracle9 iForms

res removed

nents that have

D e s

i

racle Containers

of Oracle9 i

cess of starting a run-

Explain how Oracle9 i Forms has beenstreamlined

Explain the types of featufrom the productExplain the compobeen removed from the productp l o y i n g F o r m s A p p l i c a t i o n

o n t h e I n t e r n e t

Describe the architecture of Oracle9 Application Server

Explain the role of Ofor J2EE (OC4J) in deploying applications

Describe the componentsForms Services

Describe the protime session

Run a form from the Forms Builderusing OC4J

Start and stop an OC4J session Set Forms Builder preferences to use

OC4J

Customize the Forms Servicesconfiguration

Define environment variables Define Forms Servlet parameters

M i g r a t i n g E x i s t i n gA p p l i c a t i o n s t o O r a c l e 9 i F o r m s

Describe the migration path forapplications written in previous

versions of Forms

Explain the methods you can use toupgrade applications

Use Oracle9i Forms Migration Assistant to upgrade a Forms6 i application

Explain issues that can be encountered when upgrading from Forms versionsbefore 6 i

Describe design and upgrade issues with applications previously deployedby other means

Explain how to integrate graphs fromForms6 i applicationsRun Reports from Oracle9 i Forms



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Exam #1Z0-140Oracle9 i Forms Developer: New Features(continued)

D e s i g n i n g F o r m s M o d u l e s

O u t s i d e t h e B u i l d e rExplain the batch methods of modifying Forms modules

Describe the benefits of modifying Forms with a batch method

Use the Java API (JDAPI) to modify Forms modules

Explain the advantages of using JDAPI Describe the architecture of JDAPI Use JDAPI to:

Manage the JDAPI session Create a new Form module

Save and compile modules

Add objects to modules

Forms

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ms objects

neric code

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Trace output

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ans

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Load existing modules Access child objects of a

module

Modify F Delete Forms objects Copy and subclass For Handle exceptionsExplain how to write ge

Use javadoc for JDAPI

Use the Forms to XMLutility to modify Forms m

T r o u b l e s h o o ti n g F o r m sp l i c a t i o n s

Describe the components of thForms Debugge

Use the Debugger to diagnoseproblems with a F

Set breakpointsRun a form in debug mode

Step through code

Debug an applicatioEnable tracing and logging to hetroubleshoot problems:Configure Forms Track

Start a trace View Forms Describe servlet logging levels Turn on Forms Listener Servlet

logging

Turn on Forms Servlet logging View theI n t e g r a t i n g J a v a i n t o F o rA p p l i c a t i o n s

Explain the methods for using Java inForms applicatio

Explain the significance of using JDK 1.3

Use the improved support for Java

Describe JavaBeansExplain how interact

Describe the functionality providedthe FBean package

Set bean area item properties Respond to JavaBean events Interact with nonevent JavaBe Deploy JavaBeans for use with Forms

applications

(PJCs)Describe PJC

Use Pluggable Java Components

Implement PJCs



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Exam #1Z0-140Oracle9 i Forms Developer: New Features(continued)

E n h a n c i n g t h e U s e r

E x p e r i e n c eDesign an LOV that can be canceledfor long-running queries

Write code that retrieves the Forms version

Write code to restrict a query only thefirst time it is executed

D e p l o y i n g F o r m s A p p l i c a t i o n sG l o b a l l y

Specify item length for single-byte,multiple-byte, and variable-bytecharacter sets

Adjust functionality for different timezones

Explain how time zone conversion works

Modify environment variables toenable time zone conversion

Use built-ins to manipulate time zones

Publish one URL for applications that will be displayed in different languagesbased on the browser setter

Explain how browser language settingsare communicated to the applicationsserver

Describe how the language setting determines the application that runs

Deploy language-specific applications

Describe the TranslationHub tool to

translate Forms modules into differentlanguages

Explain how to start TranslationHub Describe the TranslationHub user

interface Explain the steps to translate an

application



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Bolivia Latin America

Botswana Lelystad

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