Oracle DBA
Oracle Database Administration I (1Z0-082)
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The Oracle Database Administration I exam, listed by Oracle University under the code 1Z0-082, is the first of the two associate-level administration exams on the Oracle Database 19c administration track. It targets working database administrators, systems engineers, and technical consultants who already touch Oracle Database in production or lab environments and want a structured, vendor-recognised validation of day-to-day administration skill. Candidates typically sit it before the Administration II exam rather than after.
The scope is broad and operational rather than deep and tuning-focused. It spans instance and database architecture, creating a database, configuring the network environment with listeners and naming methods, managing storage structures such as tablespaces and data files, user security and privileges, data concurrency and locking, auditing, backup and recovery concepts, undo management, and moving data between databases.
Preparation should combine hands-on practice on a live Oracle Database 19c instance with the official Oracle University training material and the exam topics list. Because Oracle periodically revises both the objectives and the exam logistics, confirm the current topic list, question count, time limit, passing score, and price on the official Oracle University exam page at the time you book. Candidates should treat any third-party summary, including this one, as a study aid only and not as an authoritative statement of exam policy.
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How many questions are on the 1Z0-082 exam, and how long do I get?
This page cannot give a verified figure. The official Oracle University exam page was returning an HTTP 403 error and a site-maintenance notice when checked on 2026-10-31, so no item count or time limit could be sourced. Confirm both on the official exam page, or with an Oracle University representative in your region, before you schedule.
What is the passing score and the exam fee?
Unknown from the available source. Oracle University's site was down at the time of retrieval, and no score, price, or currency figure appeared anywhere in the returned content. Rather than repeat figures that may be out of date, this page reports them as unavailable. Check the live official exam page for both values at booking time.
What is the question format?
The exam is generally delivered as multiple choice and multiple response items, but the official page could not be retrieved to confirm the current format. Treat multiple-response questions as likely and practise selecting every correct option, since partial credit may not be awarded. Verify the delivered format in the exam description before test day.
If I fail, can I retake the exam, and how soon?
Retake policy could not be verified because the official pages were unavailable at retrieval. Oracle certification exams normally impose a waiting period before a repeat attempt and require a new fee, but do not rely on that here. Confirm the current retake rules with Oracle University or your regional certification desk before paying twice.
How long is the certification valid?
Validity could not be confirmed from the retrieved source. Oracle has changed its recertification approach across certification generations, so any period you read in an older blog post may no longer apply. Check the current programme terms on the official Oracle University track page for the Oracle Database Administration certified professional credential.
Do I need to pass Administration I before Administration II?
The two exams are separate sittings, and the associate-level administration track lists them in sequence, with Administration I covering foundational administration and Administration II building on it. Sitting Administration I first is the conventional order and makes the second exam's material easier, but confirm current prerequisites on the official track page.
In what order should I study the topics?
Start with instance and database architecture, because storage, undo, concurrency, and backup topics all assume it. Then move to creating a database, network configuration, and storage structures, then user security, concurrency, and auditing, then undo, backup and recovery concepts, and finally moving data. Practise each area on a real instance rather than reading only.
What are the most common reasons candidates fail?
Two patterns dominate: memorising dictionary views without understanding what the instance is doing, and never practising the operational tasks hands-on. Because the exam tests administration rather than trivia, candidates who cannot predict the effect of a command usually misjudge the multiple-response items. Build a practice database early and run every command yourself.
Where do I register, and how do I verify the details?
Registration and exam details are handled through Oracle University and its regional ordering pages. Oracle University lists local contact details and email addresses for North America, Latin America, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Use the contact for your region to confirm scheduling, pricing, and any policy question the website does not answer.