Oracle Certification Program Candidate Guide

Oracle® Certification Program
Candidate Guide
Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional
February 2004
Contents
Oracle Certification Program Candidate Guide
February 2004
1 Benefits of Oracle Certification
2 Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and

3 Preparing for Oracle 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/

1 Benefits of Oracle Certification
The demand for professionals in the Beyond OCA, by becoming an Oracle

information technology (IT) industry is Certified Professional (OCP) you
high, and the competition for jobs is demonstrate your understanding of the
intense. Individuals, experienced or new full range of skills required by Oracle
to the profession, need to know what professionals in your chosen job role. An
skills make them attractive to employers. OCP is in high demand in today's
Employers look for ways to select marketplace, and the level of demand is
prospective employees who have the solid expected to grow with each new
foundation of skills needed for effective installation of Oracle technologies around
performance. the world. An Oracle Certification helps
raise your visibility and increases your
The Oracle Certification Program helps
access to the industry's most challenging
the IT industry establish a standard of
opportunities.
competence in key entry-level and
professional job roles. "Oracle’s certification strength in a
An Oracle Certification is a valuable, declining economy is due in part to
industry-recognized credential that the fact that more complex, high-level
signifies a proven level of knowledge and certifications appear to be less
ability. Each higher level of Oracle vulnerable." 2
certification brings a higher standard of The true value of earning an Oracle
benchmarked skill and ability, which can Certification credential is increased
lead to greater opportunities and higher opportunity. With more opportunity come
pay. career growth and higher pay.
"Technical certifications have evolved "Given the key importance of data as
from a hiring tool to a screening tool: an organizational asset, it should come
If you don’t have them, you aren’t to no surprise that DBAs remain in
viewed as a serious candidate." 1 high demand and that related training
Benefits to th e Techni cal
certification programs are popular
Prof essiona l even in this time of economic trouble...
By the numbers, Oracle leads the
An Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) DBMS/DBA certification area.” 3
demonstrates a solid understanding of the
foundation skills of a given job role,
which can be applied at an apprentice or
entry level.
By earning an OCA certification, you can
have increased entry-level job
opportunities. It is the stepping-stone to
starting a successful career as an Oracle
professional.
February 2004 — Oracle Certification Program Candidate Guide: Oracle9i/10g PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and Oracle9i/10g Forms Developer Certified
Professional 1
1 Source: Employers Raise the Bar on Certification, Information
Benefits to th e IT Employer Week, 2002
The Oracle Certification Program is also 2 Source: IDC Certification Report and Forecast 2002–2006
3 Source: Certified Expert: Working as a Database
valuable to hiring managers who want to Administrator, CertMag, January 2003
distinguish among candidates for critical
IT positions. For companies that send
employees for annual IT training,
certification helps ensure a return on the
training investment by validating the
knowledge and understanding gained
during training sessions. Companies can
also combine certification with an
employee development program to
enhance employee loyalty and
performance on the job. Hiring certified
professionals can have a direct impact on
a company's success.
February 2004 — Oracle Certification Program Candidate Guide: Oracle9i/10g PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and Oracle9i/10g Forms
Developer Certified Professional 2
2 Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
knowledge and skills into increased

O ra cl e F o rms Develop er
C er tif i cat io n: Ov erv iew visibility through the market's most highly
valued Developer certification. The
The expertise of Oracle Application
Oracle Application Developer Certified
Developers is integral to the success of
Professional credential was related the
today's increasingly complex system
highest in employment value as compared
environments. The best Certified
to all other developer credentials by
Developers operate primarily behind the
scenes. Without their highly valued skills Certification Magazine, April 2003.1
organizations would fail to realize the View the chart on page 5 for a list of
potential of their information required tests to earn the Oracle
management and e-business solutions. Forms Application Developer
Oracle Developers can apply their skills to credential.
almost any type of project from business
Upg rad ing Yo ur Cu rr en t OC P
intelligence solutions to automation. C red en tia l to Ora c l e F o rms
O ra cl e PL/ SQ L Dev elo per D e v e l op er
C er tif ie d As so cia te ( OCA) Oracle Forms Developer Release 6/6i
An OCA certification is an entry-level to Oracle Forms Developer Upgrade
credential for candidates who have a Path (1 exam)
proven foundation of basic knowledge, Candidates certified on Oracle Forms
which they can build upon as they work Developer Release 6/6i may pass exam
toward a career as an Oracle Application #1Z0-140 (Oracle Forms Developer:
Developer. An OCA can next earn an New Features) to upgrade their Developer
Oracle Forms Developer Certified certification to Oracle Forms Developer.
Professional (OCP) credential.
Oracle Developer Release 1 to Oracle
O ra cl e Fo rms Develop er
Forms Developer Upgrade Path (2
C er tif ie d Profe s siona l (O CP)
exams)
By moving upward and earning OCP
status, Oracle professionals demonstrate Candidates certified on Oracle Developer
the complete set of skills that are required Release 1 are required to pass two exams
for working independently as an expert to upgrade their OCP credential: exam
Developer. The OCP credential provides #1Z0-130 (Oracle Forms Release 1 to
candidates increased opportunities and Release 6/6i: New Features) and exam
higher pay. The OCP path requires that #1Z0-140 (Oracle Forms Developer:
candidates first earn their OCA-level New Features).
credential. To become an OCP, only one
additional exam is required, which
evaluates candidates’ skills with the Oracle
Forms Developer toolset. An OCP
certification helps you translate your
Ca ndidate Qualif ications 1 Source: "Rating Certifications," Certification
Magazine, April, 2003
Most candidates pursuing their Oracle
Application Developer certification
combine up-to-date training with some
level of on-the-job experience. There is no
“typical” candidate. Many of the questions
on the OCA and OCP tests are based on
real job scenarios. In addition to the
appropriate training, you will need hands-
on experience with the software. Trial
software versions are available through
Oracle University and the Oracle
Technology Network (OTN).
Re qu ire d Exam s fo r Ora cl e Form s Dev elo per C er tif i cat io n Pa ths
Oracle customers and business partners demand hands-on experience from their Oracle
Certified 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 ire d
Introduction to Program with Oracle PL/SQL Oracle Forms: Oracle Forms
Oracle: SQL® PL/SQL Developer Build Internet Developer
Certified Applications Certified
Exam # 1Z0-007 Exam # 1Z0-147
Associate Exam # 1Z0-141 Professional
OR
Introduction to Exam # 1Z0-007
Oracle: SQL® and
Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL can
PL/SQL™
be taken over the Internet (see
Exam # 1Z0-001
Section 5 of this guide).
O ra cl e Fo rms Deve lop er Upg rade Pa th

To upgrade your Oracle Application Developer Release 1 OCP credential to Oracle Forms
Developer, you must pass the following two upgrade exams.
Oracle Oracle Forms Oracle Internet Oracle Forms Oracle Forms
Application Developer Rel. 1 Application Developer New Developer
Developer Rel. 1 to Rel. 6/6i New Developer Features Certified
Certified Features Certified Exam # 1Z1-140 Professional
Professional Professional
Exam # 1Z0-130
3 Preparing for Oracle Forms Developer Exams
T e s t C o nt e n t C h e c k li s t
Oracle recommends that you prepare for
Oracle Forms Developer exams by Use the Test Content Checklist to identify
combining offerings from Oracle all the test topics for which you must
University with practice and on-the-job prepare. Oracle may make modifications
experience. Start by reviewing the topics to the Test Content Checklist, so visit the
covered on the exam in the Test Content OCP Web site at
Checklist in this guide. Then look over the http://www.oracle.com/education/certifi
following preparation methods for a cation/ to download the latest version of
combination that suits your background. this guide.
O ra cl e Un ive rs i ty Prepa ra ti on Add i tio na l Prepa ra tio n Too ls
Tools Practice Tests
Instructor-Led Training and Online Library Oracle and Self Test Software have
offered by Oracle University are the best partnered to develop the highest
ways to prepare to become an Oracle quality practice tests available to
Certified Professional. These courses lay individuals seeking Oracle Certified
the foundation of knowledge that you will Professional status. To purchase
need to pass the OCA and OCP exams. practice tests, visit the OCP Web site
Refer to the curriculum map on the at
following page to chart your optimal http://www.oracle.com/education/cert
preparation based on Oracle University ification/.
instructor-led training and online library. Oracle Press
Your local Oracle University
representative can advise you on the best Oracle Press publishes both reference
option. For more information, visit the guides and exam preparation guides to
Oracle University Web site at help candidates prepare for their job
http://www.oracle.com/education/. requirements. These can be helpful as
additional sources for study. However,
Pr epar ing on Yo ur Ow n Oracle Press books are not designed to
Experience is the best way to deepen your be used by OCA or OCP candidates as
understanding of the topics covered in their only source of exam preparation.
Oracle University courses. Oracle Oracle Press books are additional
recommends that you extend your references that can be helpful to those
classroom learning either by applying your who have completed hands-on training
new skills and knowledge to the job or or who have real-job experience.
through practice and self-study.
O ra cl e Fo rms App li ca tio n Deve lope r Ce rt ificat ion
Oracle University recommended preparation is shown below:
Introduction to Program with Oracle PL/SQL
Oracle9i: SQL PL/SQL Developer Certified
Exam # 1Z0-147 Associate
Exam # 1Z0-007
Introduction to Program with Oracle Build Oracle Forms

Oracle9i: SQL PL/SQL Internet Developer Certified
Exam # 1Z0-147 Applications Professional
Exam # 1Z0-007 Exam # 1Z0-141
Introduction to Oracle9i: Program Oracle9i Forms

Oracle9i: SQL with PL/SQL Developer: Use
OR Data Structures
Oracle9i: Develop Effectively
PL/SQL Program Oracle9i Forms
Units Developer:
Enhance Usability
Developer: Build
Internet
Applications I
O ra cl e Fo rms Deve lop er Upg rade Pa th for Ce rt if ied App l ica t ion
Dev elo per R elea se 6/ 6i O CP
Certified Internet Oracle Forms Oracle Forms

Application Developer New Developer Certified
Developer, Features Professional
Oracle Forms Exam # 1Z0-140
Developer
Rel. 6/6i
Oracle9i Forms
Developer New = OCP Exam
Features
= Instructor-Led Training
4 Registering for Your Tests
Oracle Certification Program exams are S cheduling Your Exam

offered at Oracle University Testing 1. There are three convenient ways to
Centers and through Prometric, the register for exam:
world’s largest provider of testing to the
information technology industry. Many a. Prepare and appear for test at an
Oracle University Locations now also Oracle University Center
offer these exams, and can serve as a Many countries throughout Europe,
convenient alternative for both India, and Asia offer exam
preparation and exam writing at one preparation assistance as well as the
facility. Follow the registration directions exams themselves from one
shown below for scheduling exams at an convenient location. Visit the OCP
Oracle University Center or at an Web site, and you will find phone
Authorized Prometric Testing Center numbers for your local Oracle
(APTC). University Center on the Exam
Registration Web page.
All exams are delivered electronically by (http://www.oracle.com/education/
means of computer. A brief tutorial certification/testreg.html)
precedes each test to familiarize you with
the test delivery system. You should b. APTC Online Registration
attempt to answer every question on the Register online at
exam because incomplete answers are http://www.2test.com/.
scored as incorrect. Using a summary c. APTC Telephone Registration
screen you can navigate throughout the Call the Prometric Regional Service
exam, proceeding forward and back Center (RSC) serving your country
among questions. during normal business hours. (A
Rev iew ing t he Can dida te list of RSCs is given on the last page
Ag reem en t of this guide.)
Candidates pursuing Oracle certification 2. Make sure that you have both the
must accept the terms of the Oracle number and title of the exam that you
Certified Associate - Professional are registering for. Schedule your exam
Candidate Agreement before taking the appointment Monday through Saturday
tests. You will be presented with the during normal authorized Prometric
agreement on the screen before the test testing center hours. Hours vary by
starts. You can also review the agreement location.
before your appointment by visiting the
Oracle Certification Program Web site at
http://www.oracle.com/global/us/educat
ion/certification/canagreemt.html.
3. When you register, ask the Prometric C hang ing or Ca ncel i ng You r
customer service representative for a App oi ntme nt
list of valid forms of identification that To cancel or reschedule your test
you will need to present when you take appointment, you must call the Prometric
your exam. You will not be allowed to Regional Service Center. The cancellation
take the test without valid policy by region is:
identification.
The Americas: One business day in
4. Regular exam fees are equivalent to advance
US$125, plus any local taxes. Asia Pacific: By midday (Sydney time)
The exam fee is payable to Prometric the previous business day
by any major credit card (VISA, EMEA: Two business days in advance
MasterCard, American Express, and Japan: Three business days in advance
Switch Cards) at the time of
registration. All discounts must be Candidates who do not appear for the test
applied at the time of paying your or who cancel less than one business day
exam fee. before the test do not receive a refund.
5. You must schedule a test at least 24

hours in advance.
5 Taking Your Tests
Ta ki ng In tr odu ct ion to 2. Sign the test log and present two forms
O ra cl e9 i : SQL over the of identification. One must be a
I n ter n e t government-issued photo
The Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL exam is identification. Both forms of
now delivered on the Internet in an effort identification must contain your
to make taking this first exam easy and signature.
flexible, and cheap to the OCA candidate 3. The test administrator will give you a
who is just getting started. brief orientation and escort you to a
The exam can be taken anytime, from computer terminal where you will take
anywhere with a PC, current Web browser the test. You are not allowed to bring
(see page 5 of this guide, Internet papers, books, bags, or calculators into
Delivered Tests, for the recommended the room.
browsers), and a recommended Internet 4. Remember to adhere to the
connection of at least 33.6 Kps. requirements set forth in the Oracle
To take this online exam, visit the Oracle Certification Candidate Agreement.
Certification Program Web site. There is You must agree to the terms and
no need for preregistration. Payment can conditions in the agreement before
be made by credit card right on the completing any Oracle Certification
Internet. exam. Any attempt to cheat, assist
others, or remove exam content from
Your score will be available to you
the testing room will not be tolerated
immediately after completion of the exam
and may result in a zero score,
and submittal of your file for grading. If
disallowance of OCP credential, and
you become disconnected during your
even prosecution by law.
exam, you will be able to resume where
you left off when you reconnect. O bta in ing Yo ur Te st Re su lt s
However, the time clock will remain in
You will receive your score report
effect. Internet exams have an additional
immediately after the test. Beta exam
window of 30 minutes to give you time to
score reports are sent to candidates
resolve technical problems.
following analysis and scoring of the beta
Ta king a Test a t an exam. Candidates completing a beta
Authorized Prometric Testing version of a test can expect their score
C en ter reports 10–12 weeks following the beta
1. Arrive at the testing center at least 15 period. Your results are automatically
minutes before your scheduled forwarded to Oracle following testing.
appointment. Please keep a copy of all test reports for
your records.
Retaking a Test If you receive a low score, an Oracle
Candidates must wait 30 days before University training course may be
retaking a failed exam. There are no appropriate for you to gain more
exceptions to this policy. knowledge. Otherwise, if you require only
skill-set review in a few areas, we
If you do not pass an Oracle Certification recommend that you consult Oracle
exam on the first attempt, Oracle University Online Learning, where you
encourages you to make use of the will find each topic area available as a
diagnostic feedback supplied with the short course module. Most modules
score report to review the areas that need require only 45 minutes for completion.
further study. Visit Online Learning at
http://www.oracle.com/education/oln/.
6 After You Are Certified
K e e p ing C ur re n t w it h New
Re ce iv ing Yo ur Ora c le
C er tif i cat io n We lcome K it O ra cl e Te ch no logy Re lea se s
You will receive your Oracle Certified Oracle is committed to keeping the Oracle
Associate or Oracle Certified Professional Certification Program abreast with the
certificate by mail from Prometric within latest technology. To take full benefit of
30 days after successfully completing all your Oracle Certified Professional
the required exams and course credential, you may find it advantageous
requirements as applicable. You should to upgrade your certification to the latest
use your certificate as verification of your release.
Oracle Certification credential. R e t irem en t o f a n O CP T ra ck
If you do not receive your Welcome Kit, When Oracle announces the retirement of
send an e-mail to a track, you will have at least six months
fulfillment@prometric.com, providing to pass the remaining exams in the retiring
your name, Prometric ID number, current track. If you do not upgrade your
mailing address, and daytime phone certification by the deadline, you will be
number. required to complete all tests within the
O ra cl e Ce rt if ied Prof es s iona l new track to obtain the latest credential.
Members Web Site Consult the OCP Web site for current
testing requirements.
Upon completion of your Oracle Certified
Professional credential, you will receive Upda t ing Yo ur Demog raphi c
information on how to obtain a copy of I n f o rma ti o n
the OCP logo in your Welcome Kit. The Visit the Prometric Web site at
logo may be used on business cards and http://register.prometric.com/ to update
resumes. your demographic information.
You will also receive a letter of Follow the steps below:
congratulations from Oracle, which will
indicate how you can begin to access the 1. Log in to the site with your e-mail
wealth of OCP benefits that await you. address and password. If you have
This will include the access log in and never registered online before, click the
password that you will need to enter the link to set up your online account.
OCP member online community. 2. In the left navigation bar under Exam
The OCP Members site is available only Services, click Update Profile.
to Oracle Certified Professionals, and not 3. You may update your mailing address,
to Oracle Certified Associates. telephone numbers, and your e-mail
address.
4. Select Next. Your OCP Candidate
information is now updated.
7 Special Testing Opportunities
Sp ecia l Oppo r tun it i es : Be ta Beta score reports are sent to candidates

a n d T ry o u t T e st s following analysis and scoring of the beta
Oracle may offer beta or tryout versions test.
of OCP tests as new and updated Visit the Oracle Certification Program
questions are developed. Beta and tryout Web site at
tests are generally offered free or at a http://www.oracle.com/education/certific
discount from the regular test price. ation/ to find beta and tryout
Participating in beta and tryout tests is a opportunities. Oracle provides detailed
good way to economize on your descriptions of each beta and tryout offer
certification and to be among the first to help you decide whether the tests are
professionals to be certified on a new right for you.
track or product release.
Visit the OCP Web site at http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/
Test Content Checklists
The following test content checklists show the

objectives covered in the Oracle Certification
exams.
Test Content Checklist
Introduction to Oracle: SQL® and PL/SQL™

Exam# 1Z0-001
Ov erv iew of R ela tiona l Join a table to itself
Databases, SQL, and PL/SQL
Agg rega ti ng Data U si ng
Discuss the theoretical and physical Gro up Fun c tio ns
aspects of a relational database
Identify the available group functions
Describe the Oracle implementation of
the RDBMS and ORDBMS Describe the use of group functions
Describe the use and benefits of Group data by using the GROUP BY
PL/SQL clause
W r it in g B a s ic S QL S ta te m e nt s Include or exclude grouped rows by
using the HAVING clause
List the capabilities of SQL SELECT
statements Subquerie s
Execute a basic SELECT statement Describe the types of problems that

subqueries can solve
Differentiate between SQL statements
and SQL*Plus commands Define subqueries
Re stricting a nd So rting Data List the types of subqueries
Limit the rows retrieved by a query Write single-row and multiple-row
subqueries
Sort the rows retrieved by a query
Mu lt ip le -Co lum n Su bqu er ies
S ing le -Row Fun c ti on s
Write multiple-column subqueries
Describe various types of functions
available in SQL Describe and explain the behavior of
subqueries when null values are
Use character, number, and date retrieved
functions in SELECT statements
Write subqueries in a FROM clause
Describe the use of conversion
functions P ro d u ci ng R e a d a b l e Ou tp ut
w it h S QL* P lu s
D isp lay ing Data f rom Mul t ip le
Tab le s Produce queries that require an input
variable
Write SELECT statements to access
data from more than one table by using Customize the SQL*Plus environment
equality and nonequality joins Produce more readable output
View data that generally does not meet Create and execute script files
a join condition by using outer joins
Save customizations
® ™
Exam #1Z0-001—Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
(continued)
Manipulating Da ta In cl ud ing Co ns tra in ts

Describe each DML statement Describe constraints
Insert rows into a table Create and maintain constraints
Update rows in a table C rea ting V iews
Delete rows from a table Describe a view
Control transactions Create a view
C rea ti ng an d Manag ing Tab le s Retrieve data through a view
Describe the main database objects Insert, update, and delete data through
Create tables a view
Describe the data types that can be Drop a view
used when specifying column
definition
Alter table definitions
Drop, rename, and truncate tables
® ™
(continued)
O ra cl e Da ta D i ct iona ry Use coding conventions

Describe the data dictionary views a I n tera ctin g w it h th e Ora c le
user may access Server
Query data from the data dictionary Write a successful SELECT statement
O th e r D a t a b a s e Ob je c ts in PL/SQL
Describe database objects and their Declare the data type and size of a
uses PL/SQL variable dynamically
Create, maintain, and use sequences Write DML statements in PL/SQL
Create and maintain indexes Control transactions in PL/SQL
Create private and public synonyms Determine the outcome of SQL DML
statements
Co nt ro ll in g U se r A c ces s
Wr it in g Co nt ro l St ru ctu re s
Create users
Identify the uses and types of control
Create roles to ease setup and structures
maintenance of the security model
Construct an IF statement
Use the GRANT and REVOKE
statements to grant and revoke object Construct and identify different loop
privileges statements
Declaring Variables
Use logic tables
List the benefits of PL/SQL Control block flow by using nested

loops and labels
Describe the basic PL/SQL block and
its sections W o r ki ng w it h C o m p o si te D a ta
Ty pes
Describe the significance of variables
Create user-defined PL/SQL records
in PL/SQL
Create a record with the %ROWTYPE
Declare PL/SQL variables
attribute
Execute a PL/SQL block
Create a PL/SQL table
Wr it in g Exe c utab le
S tatemen ts
Create a PL/SQL table of records
Describe the significance of the Describe the difference between

executable section records, tables, and tables of records
Write statements in the executable

section
Describe the rules of nested blocks
Execute and test a PL/SQL block
® ™
(continued)
Wr it in g Exp l ici t Cu rs or s Ha ndl in g Ex ce pt ion s

Distinguish between an implicit and an Define PL/SQL exceptions
explicit cursor
Recognize unhandled exceptions
Use a PL/SQL record variable
List and use different types of PL/SQL
Write a cursor FOR loop exception handlers
Adva nced Ex pl i cit C ur so r Trap unanticipated errors
Co ncep ts
Describe the effect of exception
Write a cursor that uses parameters propagation in nested blocks
Determine when a FOR UPDATE Customize PL/SQL exception message
clause in a cursor is required
Determine when to use the WHERE
CURRENT OF clause
Write a cursor that uses a subquery
®
Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL
Exam# 1Z0-007
Wr it in g B as ic S QL Se le ct Agg rega ti ng Data U si ng
S tatemen ts Gro up Fun c tio ns
List the capabilities of SQL SELECT Identify the available group functions
statements Use group functions
Execute a basic SELECT statement Group data by using the GROUP BY
Differentiate between SQL statements clause
and iSQL*Plus commands Include or exclude grouped rows by
Re stricting a nd So rting Data using the HAVING clause
Limit the rows retrieved by a query Subquerie s
Sort the rows retrieved by a query Describe the types of problems that
subqueries can solve
S ing le -Row Fun c ti on s
Define subqueries
Describe various types of functions
available in SQL List the types of subqueries
Use character, number, and date Write single-row and multiple-row
functions in SELECT statements subqueries
Use conversion functions P ro d u ci ng R e a d a b l e Ou tp ut
w it h iS QL * Pl us
D isp lay ing Data f rom Mul t ip le
Tab le s Produce queries that require a
substitution variable
Write SELECT statements to access
data from more than one table by using Produce more readable output
equality and nonequality joins Create and execute script files
View data that generally does not meet Manipulating Da ta
a join condition by using outer joins
Describe each DML statement
Join a table to itself by using a self-join
Insert rows into a table
Update rows in a table
Delete rows from a table
Merge rows in a table
Control transactions
®
Exam #1Z0-007—Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL (continued)
C rea ti ng an d Manag ing Tab le s C rea ting V iews

Describe the main database objects Describe a view
Create tables Create, alter the definition, and drop a
view
Describe the data types that can be
used when specifying column Retrieve data through a view
definition Insert, update, and delete data through
Alter table definitions a view
Drop, rename, and truncate tables C rea ti ng O th er D a t a b a s e
Objects
In cl ud ing Co ns tra in ts
Create, maintain, and use sequences
Describe constraints
Create and maintain indexes
Create and maintain constraints
Create private and public synonyms
Program with PL/SQL

Exam# 1Z0-147
Ov erv iew of PL/SQ L C rea ti ng Fu n ct ions
Programs
Define what a stored function is
Describe a PL/SQL program construct
Create a function
List the components of a PL/SQL
List how a function can be invoked
block
List the advantages of user-defined
List the benefits of subprograms
functions in SQL statements
Describe how a stored procedure or
List where user-defined functions can
function is invoked
be called from within an SQL
C rea ti ng P ro ce du re s statement
Define what a stored procedure is Describe the restrictions on calling
List the development steps for creating functions from SQL statements
a procedure Remove a function
Create a procedure Describe the differences between
Describe the difference between procedures and functions
formal and actual parameters M a nag ing Sub prog ra ms
List the types of parameter modes Contrast system privileges with object
List the methods for calling a privileges
procedure with parameters Grant privileges
Describe the DEFAULT option for Contrast invokers’ rights with definers’
parameters rights
Create a procedure with parameters Identify views in the data dictionary to
Invoke a procedure that has manage stored objects
parameters
Define a subprogram in the declarative
section of a procedure
Describe how exceptions are
propagated
Remove a procedure
Exam #1Z0-147— Program with PL/SQL (continued)
C rea ting Pa ckag es Ora cle Supplie d Pa ckag es

Use the DESCRIBE command to Describe the benefits of Execute
describe packages, and list their Immediate over DBMS_SQL for
possible components Native Dynamic SQL
Identify a package specification and Identify the flow of execution
body
Use EXECUTE IMMEDIATE
Create packages: Create related
variables, cursors, constants, Describe the use and application of
exceptions, procedures, and functions some Oracle server–supplied packages:
DBMS_SQL, DBMS_OUTPUT,
Designate a package construct as either UTL_FILE
public or private
Manipulating La rge Objects
Invoke a package construct
Compare and contrast LONG and
Use a bodiless package large object (LOB) data types
Drop packages Describe LOB datatypes and how they
Identify benefits of packages are used
More Pa ckage Concepts Create and maintain LOB data types
Write packages that use the Differentiate between internal and
overloading feature external LOBs
Use Forward Referencing Identify and manage Bfiles
Describe errors with mutually Migrate from LONG To LOB
referential subprograms Use the DBMS_LOB PL/SQL
Initialize variables with a one-time-only package
procedure Create LOB columns and populate
Identify persistent states in package them
variables and cursors Perform SQL operations on LOBS:
Identify restrictions on using packaged Update LOBs with SQL, select from
functions in SQL statements LOBS, and delete LOBS
Invoke packaged functions from SQL Describe the use of temporary LOBs
Use PL/SQL tables and records in
packages
Exam #1Z0-147— Program with PL/SQL (continued)
C rea ti ng Da tabas e Tr igg er s View trigger information in the

Describe the different types of triggers dictionary views
Describe database triggers and their Manag ing Dep ende ncie s
uses Track procedural dependencies
List guidelines for designing triggers Describe dependent objects and
Create a DML trigger referenced objects
List the DML trigger components View dependency information in the
dictionary views
Describe the trigger firing sequence
options Describe how the UTLDTREE script
is used
Use conditional predicates in a DML
trigger Describe how the IDEPTREE and
DEPTREE procedures are used
Create a row-level trigger
Describe a remote dependency
Create a statement-level trigger
List how remote dependencies are
Use the OLD and NEW qualifiers in a governed
database trigger
Describe when a remote dependency is
Create an INSTEAD OF trigger unsuccessfully recompiled
Describe the difference between stored Describe when a remote dependency is
procedures and triggers successfully recompiled
Describe the trigger execution model List how to minimize dependency
Alter a trigger status failures
Remove a trigger
Mor e T r igg er Co ncep ts
Define what a database trigger is
Describe events that cause database
triggers to fire
Create a trigger for a DDL statement
Create a trigger for a system event
Describe the functionality of the CALL
statement
Describe the cause of a mutating table
List what triggers can be implemented
for
List the privileges associated with
triggers
Oracle Forms: Build Internet Applications

Exam# 1Z0-141
I n trod u ct io n to Ora c le Form s W o r ki ng i n t he F o r m s
Dev elo per a nd Ora cle Fo rm s Dev elo per Env iro nme nt
Serv ices
Describe the main Forms Developer
Describe the components of Oracle9i executables
Developer Suite and Oracle9i
Describe the main Forms Developer
Application Server
module types
Describe the features and benefits of
Describe the main objects in a form
Oracle Forms Services and Oracle
module
Forms Developer
Run a form from within Forms Builder
Describe the architecture of Oracle
Forms Service ⎯ Start and stop an OF4J instance
⎯ Set Forms Builder preference to use
Describe Forms Builder components
OF4J
Navigate the Forms Builder interface
C rea ti ng a Ba si c Fo rm Modu le
Customize the Forms Builder session Create a form module
Use the online help facilities Create data blocks, create data blocks
Running a Form s Dev elo per with relationships, and create control
App l ica t ion blocks
Describe the run-time environment: Use wizards in reentrant mode to make
⎯ Explain the role of each changes to the data block and layout
⎯ Modify Forms environment variables Save and compile a form module
⎯ Describe the appearance of a form at
Describe Forms file formats and their
run time characteristics
Navigate a Forms application Explain how to deploy a form module
Retrieve both restricted and Produce text files and documentation
unrestricted data
Run a master-detail form module
Describe the two modes of operation
Insert, update, and delete records
Display database errors
Exam #1Z0-141—Oracle Forms: Build Internet Applications
(continued)
Wor ki ng w it h Da ta B lo ck s an d Display helpful messages

F rames
C rea ti ng LOV s a nd Ed i tor s
Describe the methods to modify object
properties Describe LOVs and editors
Describe the features of the Property Design, create, and associate LOVs
palette with text items in a form module
⎯ Describe the relationship between
Manipulate properties through the
LOVs and record groups
Property palette
⎯ Explain the steps to create an LOV
⎯ Display the Property palette
manually
⎯ Describe the property controls for
⎯ Use the LOV Wizard to create an
different types of properties
LOV
⎯ Display multiple Property palettes
⎯ Set LOV properties
⎯ Set properties on multiple objects
Create editors and associate them with
⎯ Copy properties
text items in a form module
Control the behavior and appearance
C rea ti ng Add i tio na l Inp ut
of data blocks It ems
⎯ Use visual attributes
Describe the item types that allow
⎯ Use font, pattern, and color pickers input
⎯ Set navigation properties
Create a check box
⎯ Set records properties
⎯ Set database properties Create a list item
⎯ Set scrollbar properties Create a radio group
Control frame properties C rea ti ng Non inp u t Item s
Delete data blocks and their Describe item types that do not allow
components input
W o r ki ng w it h T e x t It e m s Create a display item
Describe text items Create an image item
Create a text item Create a button
Manage and modify text items by using Create a calculated item
the Property palette Create a hierarchical tree item
⎯ Control data in text item
Create a bean area item
⎯ Alter navigational behavior
⎯ Enhance relationship between text
item and database
⎯ Add functionality to text item
(continued)
C rea ti ng Wi ndows and Producing Triggers

Co nten t Ca nvase s
Write trigger code
Define windows, content canvases, and ⎯ Create a trigger of appropriate type and
viewports scope
Describe the relationship between ⎯ Describe the features of the PL/SQL
windows and content canvases Editor
Create windows and content canvases ⎯ Describe the features of the Database
Trigger Editor
Display a form module in multiple
windows and on multiple layouts ⎯ Explain the structure of trigger code
⎯ Use variables in triggers
W o r ki ng w it h O the r C a nva s
Ty pes Explain the use of built-in
Describe the different types of subprograms in Forms applications
canvases and their relationships to each Describe the When-Button-Pressed
other trigger
Identify the appropriate canvas type Describe the When-Window-Closed
for different scenarios trigger
Create an overlay effect by using De bugg ing T r igge rs
stacked canvases Describe the methods to debug
Create a toolbar triggers in Forms Builder
Create a tabbed interface Describe the components of the
Debug Console
I n trod u ct io n to Tr ig ger s
Describe triggers Run a form module in debug mode by
using the Run Form Debug button
Describe the different trigger
categories Debug PL/SQL code
⎯ Set breakpoints in code
Describe the components of a trigger
⎯ Step through code
Describe the types of statements used ⎯ View variable values while form is
in trigger code running
Describe the properties that affect the
behavior of a trigger
(continued)
A d d in g F u n ct io na li ty to I te m s Q ue ry Tr igg er s
Describe item interaction triggers Explain the processes involved in
querying a data block
Supplement the functionality of input
items by using triggers and built-ins Describe query triggers and their scope
⎯ Code interactions with radio groups Control query array processing
⎯ Code interactions with check boxes Write triggers to modify query
⎯ Change list items at run time behavior
⎯ Display an LOV from a button Control trigger action based on the
Supplement the functionality of form’s query status
noninput items by using triggers and Obtain query information at run time
built-ins
⎯ Populate image items Va lida t ion
⎯ Populate hierarchical trees Describe the validation process

⎯ Code interactions with JavaBeans in Control validation
the bean area item ⎯ Using object properties
Run-Time Messages and ⎯ Explain the effects of the validation
A le rt s unit upon a form
Describe the default messaging ⎯ Use an LOV for validation
behavior of a form ⎯ Use triggers
Handle run-time failure of built-in ⎯ Use Pluggable Java Component
subprograms Describe how Forms tracks validation
Describe the different types of Forms status
Builder messages Control when validation occurs
Cause a trigger to fail in a controlled Navigation
manner
Describe how navigation affects the
Control system messages navigation unit and the cursor
Create and control alerts Distinguish between internal and
Handle database server errors external navigation
Control navigation with properties
Describe and use navigation triggers to
control navigation
Explain how the navigation trap occurs
Use navigation built-ins in triggers
(continued)
T ra n sac t ion Pr o c es s ing ⎯ Create property classes

Explain the process used by Forms to ⎯ Add properties to property classes
apply changes to the database ⎯ Inherit properties from property
Describe the commit sequence of classes
events ⎯ Explain the inheritance symbol in the
Property palette
Describe the characteristics and uses of
commit triggers Group related objects for reuse
Supplement transaction processing Copy and subclass objects
⎯ Perform delete validation Reuse objects from an object library
⎯ Allocate sequence numbers to records ⎯ Describe object libraries
as they are applied to tables ⎯ Describe the benefits of using object
⎯ Keep an audit trail libraries
Test the results of trigger DML ⎯ Create object libraries
Override default transaction processing ⎯ Populate object libraries
⎯ Modify objects in an object library
Describe how to run against a
non_Oracle data source ⎯ Create and use SmartClasses
Get and set the commit status Reuse PL/SQL code
Implement array DML I n trod u cin g Mu lt ip le Fo rm

App l ica t ion s
Wr it in g Fl ex ib le Cod e
Describe the characteristics of multiple
Describe flexible code form applications
Use system variables to determine: Describe the benefits of multiple form
⎯ Cursor focus applications
⎯ Trigger focus Call one form from another form
⎯ Commit status module
Describe built-in subprograms that Define multiple form functionality
assist flexible coding Share data among open forms
Write code to reference objects: Control opening and closing multiple
⎯ By internal ID forms
⎯ Indirectly Synchronize data among multiple
Sharing O bject and Code forms
Describe benefits of reusing objects
and code
Create and use property classes
⎯ Describe property classes
(continued)
C rea ti ng Men u Mod ul es D ef in in g D a ta S o ur c es

Describe the different components of Describe the various data source types
a menu module Base a data block on a FROM clause
Create, save, and attach menu modules query
Set menu properties by using the Discuss the advantages of using a
Property palette FROM clause query
Create menu toolbars Base a data block on a stored
procedure that returns a REF cursor
Create pop-up menus
Manag ing Men u Modu le s
Return a table of records from a stored
procedure
Control menus programmatically
Define a data source with the Data
Manage the interaction between the Block Wizard
menu and form documents
Select the appropriate data source for a
Implement application security data block
through the menu
W o r ki ng w it h R e co rd G ro up s
Pro gramm ing Function K eys
Describe the record group object
Define key triggers and their uses
Use record groups
Program function keys
Define record groups at design time
Describe the characteristics of key
triggers Control record groups by using built-in
functions
Classify key triggers
Define query record groups
Associate function keys with interface programmatically and non
controls programmatically
B u ild in g Mu lt ip le Fo rm Manipulate record group rows
App l ica t ion s
Define lists of values (LOVs)
Describe the various ways of invoking programmatically
additional forms modules
Implement dynamic list items and add
Open and close form modules values to combo boxes
Navigate between form modules
Control open form modules
Choose the most appropriate method
for invoking forms
(continued)
U si ng D a t a b a s e Ob je c ts i n
F o rms A p p li ca tio ns
Recognize which object types are
supported
Describe how object types are
represented 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
Oracle Forms Developer: New Features

Exam# 1Z0-140
Why Upgra de to Ora c le9 i/10g ⎯ Set Forms Builder preferences to use
Fo rms OC4J
Describe the benefits provided by Customize the Forms Services
Oracle9i/10g Forms configuration
⎯ Explain the reasons why Forms has ⎯ Define environment variables
been optimized for the Web ⎯ Define Forms Servlet parameters
⎯ Describe Oracle9i/10g Forms
M ig ra ti ng Ex i st ing
productivity enhancements
App l ica t ion s to O ra cl e9 i/10g
⎯ Explain the features for global Fo rms
deployment of Forms applications
Describe the migration path for
⎯ Explain how Oracle9i/10g Forms applications written in previous
provides integration features versions of Forms
⎯ Describe the openness of Oracle9i/10g
Forms Explain the methods you can use to
upgrade applications
Explain how Oracle9i/10g Forms has
been streamlined Use Oracle9i/10g Forms Migration
Assistant to upgrade a Forms6i
⎯ Explain the types of features removed
application
from the product
⎯ Explain the components that have Explain issues that can be encountered
been removed from the product when upgrading from Forms versions
before 6i
De ploy ing Form s App l ica t ion s
o n the Int er ne t Describe design and upgrade issues
with applications previously deployed
Describe the architecture of
by other means
Oracle9i/10g Application Server
Explain how to integrate graphs from
Explain the role of Oracle Containers
Forms6i applications
for J2EE (OC4J) in deploying
applications Run Reports from Oracle9i/10g Forms
Describe the components of
Oracle9i/10g Forms Services
Describe the process of starting a run-
time session
Run a form from the Forms Builder
using OC4J
⎯ Start and stop an OC4J session
Exam #1Z0-140—Oracle Forms Developer: New Features
(continued)
Designing Form s Modules ⎯ Step through code

O ut si d e th e Bu i ld e r
Debug an application remotely
Explain the batch methods of
modifying Forms modules Enable tracing and logging to help
troubleshoot problems:
Describe the benefits of modifying ⎯ Configure Forms Track
Forms with a batch method
⎯ Start a trace
Use the Java API (JDAPI) to modify ⎯ View Forms Trace output
Forms modules
⎯ Describe servlet logging levels
⎯ Explain the advantages of using JDAPI
⎯ Turn on Forms Listener Servlet
⎯ Describe the architecture of JDAPI
logging
⎯ Use JDAPI to:
⎯ Turn on Forms Servlet logging
∏ Manage the JDAPI session ⎯ View the servlet log file
∏ Create a new Form module I n teg rat in g Java in to For ms
∏ Add objects to modules App l ica t ion s
Explain the methods for using Java in
∏ Save and compile modules
Forms applications
∏ Load existing modules
Explain the significance of using JDK
∏ Access child objects of a Forms 1.3
module
Use the improved support for
∏ Modify Forms objects JavaBeans
∏ Delete Forms objects ⎯ Describe JavaBeans
∏ Copy and subclass Forms objects ⎯ Explain how Forms and JavaBeans
interact
∏ Handle exceptions
⎯ Describe the functionality provided by
⎯ Explain how to write generic code the FBean package
⎯ Use javadoc for JDAPI ⎯ Set bean area item properties
Use the Forms to XML conversion ⎯ Respond to JavaBean events
utility to modify Forms modules ⎯ Interact with nonevent JavaBeans
Troub lesho oting Fo rms ⎯ Deploy JavaBeans for use with Forms
Ap p l ica t ion s applications
Describe the components of the Use Pluggable Java Components
Forms Debugger (PJCs)
Use the Debugger to diagnose ⎯ Describe PJCs
problems with a Forms module: ⎯ Implement PJCs
⎯ Set breakpoints
⎯ Run a form in debug mode
Exam #1Z0-140—Oracle Forms Developer: New Features
(continued)
E nha ncing t he Use r ⎯ Use built-ins to manipulate time zones

Experi ence
Publish one URL for applications that
Design an LOV that can be canceled will be displayed in different languages
for long-running queries based on the browser setter
Write code that retrieves the Forms ⎯ Explain how browser language settings
version are communicated to the applications
server
Write code to restrict a query only the
first time it is executed ⎯ Describe how the language setting
determines the application that runs
De ploy ing Form s App l ica t ion s
Globally ⎯ Deploy language-specific applications
Specify item length for single-byte, Describe the TranslationHub tool to

multiple-byte, and variable-byte translate Forms modules into different
character sets languages
⎯ Explain how to start TranslationHub
Adjust functionality for different time
zones ⎯ Describe the TranslationHub user
interface
⎯ Explain how time zone conversion
works ⎯ Explain the steps to translate an
application
⎯ Modify environment variables to
enable time zone conversion
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Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate

1 Benefits of Oracle Certification

2 Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and

3 Preparing for Oracle 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

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The demand for professionals in the Beyond OCA, by becoming an Oracle

knowledge and skills into increased

O ra cl e Fo rms Deve lop er Upg rade Pa th

Introduction to Program with Oracle Build Oracle Forms

Introduction to Oracle9i: Program Oracle9i Forms

Certified Internet Oracle Forms Oracle Forms

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Visit the OCP Web site at http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/

The following test content checklists show the

Introduction to Oracle: SQL® and PL/SQL™

Execute a basic SELECT statement Describe the types of problems that

Manipulating Da ta In cl ud ing Co ns tra in ts

O ra cl e Da ta D i ct iona ry Use coding conventions

List the benefits of PL/SQL Control block flow by using nested

Describe the significance of the Describe the difference between

Write statements in the executable

Wr it in g Exp l ici t Cu rs or s Ha ndl in g Ex ce pt ion s

C rea ti ng an d Manag ing Tab le s C rea ting V iews

Program with PL/SQL

C rea ting Pa ckag es Ora cle Supplie d Pa ckag es

C rea ti ng Da tabas e Tr igg er s View trigger information in the

Oracle Forms: Build Internet Applications

Wor ki ng w it h Da ta B lo ck s an d Display helpful messages

C rea ti ng Wi ndows and Producing Triggers

⎯ Populate hierarchical trees Describe the validation process

T ra n sac t ion Pr o c es s ing ⎯ Create property classes

Get and set the commit status Reuse PL/SQL code

Implement array DML I n trod u cin g Mu lt ip le Fo rm

C rea ti ng Men u Mod ul es D ef in in g D a ta S o ur c es

Oracle Forms Developer: New Features

Designing Form s Modules ⎯ Step through code

E nha ncing t he Use r ⎯ Use built-ins to manipulate time zones

Specify item length for single-byte, Describe the TranslationHub tool to

Regional Service Centers

Argentina Latin America Cyprus Lelystad

Australia Australia 1.800.806.944 Czech Republic Lelystad

Austria Leystad 0660.8582 Denmark Lelystad

Bahamas Latin America Dominican Republic Latin America

Bangladesh Australia Ecuador Latin America

Barbados Latin America Egypt Lelystad

Belgium Lelystad 0800.1.7414 Estonia Lelystad

Bermuda Latin America Fiji Australia

Bolivia Latin America Finland Lelystad

Botswana Lelystad France Lelystad 01.428.93.122

Brazil Latin America 000.817.965.5340 Gabon Lelystad

Brunei Australia Bahrain Lelystad

Bulgaria Lelystad Georgian Republic Lelystad

Cameroon Lelystad Germany Lelystad 0130.83.97.08

Canada North America Ghana Lelystad

Cayman Islands Latin America Great Britain Lelystad 08.00.592.873

Chile Latin America Greece Lelystad