Recently I tried a version of Oracle 8 Database Administration STS-test. I found a question/answer which seems to have an error. The question was

Using Server Manager line mode, which three methods could you use to display the current locations of the control files for the current instance? (Choose three.)

A. Query V$PARAMETER.
B. Query V$CONTROLFILE.
C. Use the DESCRIBE command.
D. Use the SHOW SGA command.
E. Query V$SYSTEM_PARAMETER.
F. Use the SHOW PARAMETER command.

Correct answers acording to the STS are A, B and F.

I tried the V$SYSTEM_PARAMETER -view and it also displays the location of the control files. Is this an error or is it that I didn't understand the question?

Has anybody else found errors in STS tests? Are they really worth buying?

AP