1Z0-076

The Oracle 1Z0-076 exam, "Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate" , covers the fundamentals of SQL in the context of Oracle Database. The main points covered in the exam include:

1. Basic SQL Concepts:

• Understanding the basic syntax of SQL
• Working with data types and operators
• Using SELECT statements to retrieve data
• Filtering data with WHERE clause
• Sorting data with ORDER BY clause
• Grouping data with GROUP BY clause
• Using aggregate functions (e.g., COUNT, SUM, AVG)

2. Data Manipulation Language (DML):

• Inserting new data into tables using INSERT statement
• Updating existing data using UPDATE statement
• Deleting data from tables using DELETE statement
• Using COMMIT, ROLLBACK, and SAVEPOINT to manage transactions

3. Data Definition Language (DDL):

• Creating tables using CREATE TABLE statement
• Altering table structure using ALTER TABLE statement
• Dropping tables using DROP TABLE statement
• Creating views using CREATE VIEW statement
• Working with constraints (e.g., PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY)

4. Data Control Language (DCL):

• Granting and revoking privileges using GRANT and REVOKE statements
• Managing users and roles

5. Joins:

• Understanding different types of joins (INNER JOIN, OUTER JOIN, etc.)
• Using JOIN clauses to combine data from multiple tables

6. Subqueries:

• Writing and understanding subqueries
• Using subqueries to filter data, retrieve specific values, and perform comparisons

7. Functions and Procedures:

• Understanding user-defined functions and stored procedures
• Creating and using functions and procedures

8. PL/SQL:

• Basic understanding of PL/SQL syntax
• Using PL/SQL blocks, variables, and control structures
• Handling exceptions in PL/SQL

9. Performance Tuning:

• Basic concepts of query optimization
• Understanding execution plans
• Using hints to improve query performance

10. Oracle Database Environment:

• Understanding the basic architecture of Oracle Database
• Working with SQL Developer or other tools to interact with the database

Important Notes:

• The exam focuses on both theoretical knowledge and practical application of SQL.
• You should be familiar with the different data types, operators, and SQL expressions.
• It's essential to practice writing SQL queries and understand the syntax of different commands.
• The exam covers SQL for the Oracle Database specifically, so having some experience with Oracle Database will be helpful.

For detailed information and preparation resources, refer to the official Oracle documentation and study guides for the 1Z0-076 exam.