Take 9i PL/SQL test online!

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12-19-2001, 04:14 PM
shagymoe

Did you guys know that you can take the 9i PL/SQL test online from anywhere? What kind of ****e is that? I've been studying my arse off for PL/SQL for 8i and 9i people get to use whatever resources they have on hand to find the answer?

Its not a huge deal, but if I blow $125 because of a trick question or two and these other people can reference things for the tricky questions, I don't see how that is right.

I'm not looking for a shortcut because I want to know PL/SQL well enough, but it just doesn't seem right.
12-19-2001, 04:43 PM
eyen

Your right I just check on http://oracle.prometric.com/
"This test does not require a proctor sign-in (test supervisor). "

and the test now cost $90.00

I am going to e-mail prometric and confirm this via e-mail
12-19-2001, 04:56 PM
marist89

I hope that's not the case. Having the test given online would only help to disgrace the program and the achievement.
12-19-2001, 05:02 PM
nach

hi guys
actually the way i understood it was that u can take the exam online, but that isnt the final one, its just similar to the final and gives you a 'real' exam like questions........but for u to pass the pl/sql exam, you got take it at prometric.
thats wat i read, correct me.
12-19-2001, 08:45 PM
shagymoe

Here is the link and the text

It IS the real test. Here is the link and the text.

http://www.oracle.com/education/cert...l?testreg.html

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12-20-2001, 02:13 AM
julian

Quote:

Originally posted by shagymoe
Did you guys know that you can take the 9i PL/SQL test online from anywhere.

You mean the 9i SQL, right? Yes, you can take it online. 9i PL/SQL has not come yet, it will be a practicum exam meant for the Oracle Certified Master degree.
12-20-2001, 08:38 AM
shagymoe

Quote:

Originally posted by julian

You mean the 9i SQL, right? Yes, you can take it online. 9i PL/SQL has not come yet, it will be a practicum exam meant for the Oracle Certified Master degree.

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Yes, I meant 9i SQL. I don't get what you are saying about the practice exam though.
12-20-2001, 05:02 PM
sree_ora

First of all everybody should note that PL/SQL is not been tested in this exam (9i SQL). If you guys compare the test content checklist between 1Z1-007 Introduction to Oracle9i:SQL and 1Z0-001 Introduction to oracle SQL & PL/SQL.... PL/SQL is not there for the 9i exam.

So, if you are through with SQL you can take this exam & this is a real exam you can take it at your work/home at your convenience.

Also as a devil's advocate, what's wrong with this concept. you are taking the exam for the same time but un-supervised. If you are going to cheat, its the cheater who can't progress in the next exam (DBA Fundamentals I). Ofcourse can't do his job @ his/her workplace if he dont learn the concepts. I dont think the OCP program is downgraded by doing this.

So Good luck guys !!!

Sree
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12-20-2001, 05:13 PM
marist89

Quote:

Originally posted by sree_ora

Also as a devil's advocate, what's wrong with this concept. you are taking the exam for the same time but un-supervised. If you are going to cheat, its the cheater who can't progress in the next exam (DBA Fundamentals I). Ofcourse can't do his job @ his/her workplace if he dont learn the concepts. I dont think the OCP program is downgraded by doing this.

Please. Especially in SQL there are so many questions that are presented as syntax errors or undefined functions. What would be the point if you could just open up a book or try it on your test db?
12-20-2001, 05:29 PM
sree_ora

Ya, I see your point marist89 but from my perspective, I think we should move on trying new standards.

I think, in this new process only ORACLE has a big benefit since they get huge $$$ since anybody can take it anywhere :)

Sree
12-20-2001, 05:38 PM
marist89

Quote:

Originally posted by sree_ora

I think, in this new process only ORACLE has a big benefit since they get huge $$$ since anybody can take it anywhere :)

Sree

Sure, it's great for Oracle and Prometric.

Each and every OCP candidate and Hiring Manager will have to make up their own mind about how much "value" the OCP brings to the organization.
12-20-2001, 06:21 PM
TimHall

If all the tests go online then I think it will devalue the certification process.

My guess is this will be an experiment. If the pass rate goes up drastically you may see the online exam being removed.

I suppose you could always get someone else to sit the exam at the prometric centre if you really wanted to anyway! I know you need ID but according to the TV it isn't a problem to get fakes these days.

I must pass the Oracle Certified Master track. At least then you'll need fake ID and £3000 to spend on training :)
12-20-2001, 07:56 PM
eyen

Is Oracle making it easier to get a OCA and then the OCP?

I think they are trying to divide up the certification levels so that if you want to be known as on Oracle Expert you have to go to the OCM level.

What's the "pass a hands-on practice-based examination in an Oracle lab environment"?

How is that going to work?

E. Yen
12-21-2001, 04:38 AM
julian

Quote:

Originally posted by eyen
Is Oracle making it easier to get a OCA and then the OCP?

I think they are trying to divide up the certification levels so that if you want to be known as on Oracle Expert you have to go to the OCM level.

True.

Quote:

What's the "pass a hands-on practice-based examination in an Oracle lab environment"?

They have not yet decided on that.
12-21-2001, 05:55 AM
TimHall

You probably have to show you can use the forums at http://www.dbasupport.com to solve any Oracle problem :)

By the way, I'm now a member! (crowd goes wild....)

I'm thinking of answering "Yes, I agree!" to every strand so I can be promoted to Oracle Messiah by the end of the week :)
12-21-2001, 09:34 AM
marist89

Yes, I agree!
12-21-2001, 09:39 AM
ehaskins

You make a good point!

(Striving for Member status)
12-21-2001, 10:56 AM
marist89

Yes, I agree!
12-21-2001, 10:57 AM
marist89

I bet some resourcefull individuals will even post their "tough" questions on dbasupport.com for people to answer.