exam 1Z0-232

Hi,

I am new to Oracle and I know this will be an easy question for some but what is the best way to prepare for this certification (cost effective)?

1. Do I need to install Oracle (database) and/or other applications to do hands on practice to get familiar with question topics?
2. CDs
3. Manuals
4. Practice exam questions

What would I need in order to practice some of the tasks performed by a System Admin (applications)?

I would appreciate a quick response on this and any help would be great so I can get started in the right direction.

Thanks

getting experience, learning the job - not learning random facts from a book and therefore devaluing the certification

thank you Davey23uk for your thoughts. I am not actually in a position as of yet but would like to pursue the cert. I was in the past for a couple of months and would like to know how I can prepare for the cert and practice at the same time. thanks