
Exam format
Oracle Database Administration I Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Oracle Database Administration I (1Z0-082) certification serves as a foundational milestone for aspiring database administrators. This exam validates an individual's ability to navigate the complex Oracle ecosystem, focusing on the core mechanics of the database engine. Candidates are tested on their capacity to install and configure database software, manage physical and logical storage structures, and ensure the security of database users and objects. Furthermore, the exam covers critical operational skills such as network connectivity, basic backup and recovery procedures using RMAN, and the monitoring of system health. Passing this exam demonstrates a standardized level of competency required to support production Oracle environments in enterprise settings.
- 72 questions
- 120 min
- 60% to pass
- 8 domains
Exam facts at a glance
What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 72 |
| Time limit | 120 minutes (100s per question) |
| Passing score | 60% |
| Domains | 8 |
| Level | Associate |
| Question bank here | 72 questions |
| Source | Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Data | 10% |
| 7 |
| Managing Undo | 10% |
| 7 |
| Managing Storage | 15% |
| 11 |
| SQL Fundamentals for DBA | 10% |
| 7 |
| Managing Database Instances | 15% |
| 11 |
| Configuring Oracle Net Services | 10% |
| 7 |
| Managing Users, Roles and Privileges | 15% |
| 11 |
| Understanding Oracle Database Architecture | 15% |
| 11 |
The heaviest domain is Moving Data at 10%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: Technology exam (Oracle Database) sold as a single attempt valid for 6 months: USD 245. Base Exam Price $245 / Delta $125 per Oracle Certification Program Guidelines. Oracle shows the price in Oracle University's local currency; check pearsonvue.com/oracle. The exam product page (education.oracle.com/oracle-database-administration-i/pexam_1Z0-082) shows 'Buy Exam' with no printed price. Official exam page
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