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Oracle 1z0-076 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Managing and Monitoring Data Guard | 25% | - Data Guard Broker architecture and configuration - Managing redo transport services - Managing apply services - Troubleshooting Data Guard issues - Monitoring Data Guard performance and health |
| Topic 2: Data Guard Architecture and Configuration | 30% | - Logical standby database creation and configuration - Physical standby database creation and configuration - Integration with Oracle Multitenant - Active Data Guard configuration and usage - Data Guard concepts and benefits |
| Topic 3: Data Protection and Performance | 20% | - Offload capabilities and usage scenarios - Performance optimization for Data Guard - Data protection modes and configuration - Patching and upgrading in Data Guard environments - Using Flashback Database with Data Guard |
| Topic 4: Role Transitions and Switchover/Failover | 25% | - Fast-Start Failover configuration and usage - Switchover operations and procedures - Role management and best practices - Failover operations and procedures |
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The 1z0-076 exam is the official Oracle exam for Oracle Database 19c: Data Guard Administration. Passing it earns you the Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Database 19c: Data Guard Administrator credential, which sits at the Professional level. It is also connected to Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional, Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional, Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Database 12c: Data Guard Administrator, Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional, so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with Prep4away's practice questions pays off.
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Must hold one of: Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional, Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional, Oracle Certified Expert 12c Data Guard Administrator, or Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://education.oracle.com/oracle-database-19c-data-guard-administration/pexam_1Z0-076.
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The official Oracle Database 19c: Data Guard Administration blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The leading areas are:
- Role Transitions and Switchover/Failover — 25% of the exam
- Managing and Monitoring Data Guard — 25% of the exam
- Data Guard Architecture and Configuration — 30% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.
Oracle Database 19c: Data Guard Administration Sample Questions:
On your logical standby database, you specified these rules:
After completion of the weekend batch cycle you attempt to delete the SQL Apply filters:
Which is TRUE regarding the execution of the UNSKIP procedure?
- A. It returns an error because the syntax to delete a SQL Apply filter must specify the same object names as specified when the filter was added.
- B. It succeeds only if all DML statements executed on the primary have been applied on the logical standby deleting the SQL Apply filter.
- C. It succeeds only if SQL apply is stopped before deleting the SQL Apply filter.
- D. It succeeds but the SQL Apply filters are not deleted.
- E. It deletes both the SQL Apply filters.
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
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Examine the Data Guard configuration: DGMGRL> show configuration;
Configuration - Animals
Protection Mode: MaxPerformance
Databases:
dogs- Primary database
sheep - Physical standby database
cats- Snapshot standby database
Fast-Start Failover: DISABLED
Configuration Status: SUCCESS
You receive an error while attempting to raise the protection mode to Maximum Protection:
DGMGRL> edit configuration set protection mode as maxprotection;
Error: ORA-16627: operation disallowed since no standby databases would remain to support protection mode Failed.
What can you conclude based on this error?
- A. Cats is a snapshot standby database.
- B. The redo transport mode is set to asyn: for the standby database Cats.
- C. The redo transport mode is set to async for both standby databases.
- D. The redo transport mode is set to async for the standby database Sheep.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You are planning to perform block comparison using the dbms comp package:
Which TWO statements are true?
- A. You can monitor the progress of an ongoing block comparison operation by querying VS SES SION_LONGOPS.
- B. It can be used to detect lost writes and inconsistencies between the primary database and the cascaded standbys.
- C. Logical standby databases can be the target database for the dbms_dbcomp.dbcomp procedure.
- D. It requires that the DB_LOST_WKITE_protect initialization parameter be enabled.
- E. The databases should be at least mounted before block comparison.
Correct Answer: A,E 🗳️
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Which two statements are true regarding Data Guard environments in an Oracle Muti-tenant architecture?
- A. The Data Guard broker may be used for multi-tenant databases.
- B. Standby redo log files are required for each pluggable database that is protected with Data Guard.
- C. A Data Guard environment with a multi-tenant primary database can operate in any Protection mode.
- D. Different redo transport methods can be configured for different pluggable databases within one Data Guard environment.
- E. PDB_FILE_NAME CONVERT must be set to enable creation of standby databases if they are created on the same host as the primary.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
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Which two Data Guard features require the use of flashback database by the broker?
- A. Read-Mostly physical standby implementations
- B. Fast-Start Failover
- C. Far Sync Instances
- D. Snapshot Standby databases
- E. Real Time Query
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
