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Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (1Z0-071)
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Learn Core SELECT SyntaxYou are here
Master relational terms, projection, aliases, DISTINCT, expressions, and the basic structure of Oracle SQL queries.
Drill Filtering, Functions, and Sorting
Practice WHERE, ORDER BY, LIKE, NULL conditions, character and date functions, conversion, and conditional expressions until you can predict output quickly.
Master Joins and Subqueries
Work through inner and outer joins, self joins, set operators, correlated subqueries, and EXISTS or NOT EXISTS logic.
Cover DML, DDL, and Schema Objects
Review transactions, MERGE, table creation, constraints, views, indexes, sequences, synonyms, and privilege basics.
Take Timed Mixed Sets
Use all 200 questions under time pressure, then review every miss until you can explain the SQL behavior without relying on a universal readiness cutoff.
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200 Practice Questions
Coverage across relational concepts, Oracle SQL syntax, joins, subqueries, DML, DDL, schema objects, and privileges.
Answer Explanations
Each question is paired with a rationale so you can correct SQL reasoning errors instead of memorizing letter choices.
Updated July 2026
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What You'll Study
16 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Relational Database Concepts & Logical Modeling
3 sections
Chapter 2: Retrieving Data with SQL SELECT
3 sections
Chapter 3: Restricting and Sorting Query Data
4 sections
Chapter 4: Customizing Output with Single-Row Functions
4 sections
Chapter 5: Conversion Functions and Conditional Expressions
4 sections
Chapter 6: Reporting Aggregated Data with Group Functions
3 sections
Chapter 7: Displaying Data from Multiple Tables (Joins)
3 sections
Chapter 8: Solving Queries with Subqueries
4 sections
Chapter 9: Set Operators
3 sections
Chapter 10: Managing Tables with DML & Transaction Control
3 sections
Chapter 11: Managing Tables and Relationships with DDL
4 sections
Chapter 12: Views
2 sections
Chapter 13: Indexes, Synonyms, and Sequences
3 sections
Chapter 14: Controlling User Access & Privileges
3 sections
Chapter 15: Oracle Data Dictionary Views
3 sections
Chapter 16: Managing Data in Different Time Zones
3 sections
Oracle SQL Exam Details
Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (1Z0-071)
Administered by Oracle University
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Oracle University content outline
Relational terminology, entity relationships, table structure, keys, normalization, and the logical model behind SQL queries.
SELECT syntax, projection, aliases, expressions, DISTINCT, and query output.
WHERE conditions, operator precedence, pattern matching, NULL predicates, substitution variables, and ORDER BY behavior.
Character, number, date, and nested single-row functions used to transform query output.
Implicit and explicit datatype conversion, NULL-handling functions, CASE, DECODE, and conditional result logic.
Aggregate functions, NULL behavior, GROUP BY, HAVING, grouping rules, and filtered aggregate results.
Inner, outer, self, and non-equijoins, cartesian products, and row-preservation behavior.
Single-row, multiple-row, correlated, scalar, and EXISTS-based subqueries, including cardinality and NULL traps.
UNION, UNION ALL, INTERSECT, and MINUS compatibility, duplicate handling, and final ordering.
INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, MERGE, multitable inserts, transaction control, COMMIT, ROLLBACK, and SAVEPOINT.
Creation, use, behavior, and limitations of common supporting schema objects.
CREATE, ALTER, DROP, TRUNCATE, Oracle data types, constraints, temporary tables, and table relationships.
Simple and complex views, creation rules, DML behavior, and view limitations.
System and object privileges, roles, grants, revokes, and access boundaries.
Using Oracle data dictionary views to inspect users, objects, privileges, and metadata.
Datetime and interval data types, time-zone-aware values, conversion, comparison, and display.
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