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Oracle Test

Subjects : oracle, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Whenever a change is made to data - the ____ stores a copy of the changed data and the original data - in case it is needed.






2. OFA provides standards intended to improve performance of the database by - among other things - spreading I/O functions across separate devices...






3. To implement user-managed redo log files - you should use the ____ clause in the CREATE DATABASE command itself.






4. When the ____ initialization parameter is set - Oracle 10g knows where to locate all the datafiles.






5. The ____ log is essential because it will contain all the essential information for the smooth running of your database.






6. A(n) ____ database allows you to define anything and everything - this one is for the experts.






7. Setting a user connection as being dedicated or shared can be controlled in the client-side configuration of Oracle Net Services - in the ____ file.






8. The script files generated by the DBCA tool include numerous SQL*Plus executable ____ files - a configuration parameter file called init.ora - and a batch file for executing all the scripts in a single shell command.






9. SHUTDOWN ____automatically completes and commits all pending transactions - then forcibly disconnects all connected users - and shuts down the database.






10. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






11. The ____ tool guides you through database setup and creation using windows with instructions for each step.






12. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






13. The listener.ora file is stored in the ____ directory.






14. ____ processes are only present in shared server mode to distribute user connection requests - between server processes.






15. The ____ database configuration option will change some configuration - generally allowing low concurrency and very high I/O activity.






16. The initialization configuration parameters file is ____.






17. You can start and stop the listener using the listener control utility (____).






18. The ____ collects statistics about tables or objects - validates tables - finds continuing rows.






19. The ____ contains many of the memory buffer components for an up and running (online) Oracle instance.






20. The ____ initialization parameter defines the directory where all datafiles and tempfiles (files used for storage of temporary data during sorting and other operations) are to be created.






21. ____ views provide system-related information by querying the database's internal management tables and presenting the data as views (metadata views).






22. The DBA authentication method encompasses the method used to validate logon of users with the SYSDBA or ____ role.






23. The ____ tool allows you to create and run queries - add rows - modify data - and write reports using SQL.






24. The ____ engine included with the Oracle software provides a specialized programming language you can use for creating triggers - packages - and procedures.






25. Oracle executable files are stored in a directory tree referred to as ____.






26. A single machine can contain __________ value for ORACLE_HOME.






27. The ____ area stores parsed SQL in memory.






28. A ____ file records changes to database data.






29. The Oracle ____ tool provides the network link between the Oracle10g database and most applications that communicate with the database.






30. When choosing the DBA authentication method - you can choose between ____ and password file authentication.






31. Current database files are stored in ____/<database name>.






32. The two main sections of memory for the Oracle instance are the System Global Area (SGA) and the ____.






33. The client configuration is a combination of the user interface tier and the...






34. To start Net Manager in Unix or Linux - type ____ on the command line of a shell.






35. A ____ is a label given to a specific network configuration - usually a specific computer - at a specific TCP/IP address.






36. _________ databases can be managed within OEM.






37. A ____ is a physical file on the computer disk containing data - such as tables and indexes.






38. SHUTDOWN ____ simply stops all Oracle processes - and releases all memory buffers.






39. SHUTDOWN ____waits for all users to log off - prohibits new connections - forcibly rolls back currently running transactions - and then shuts down the database.






40. STARTUP ____ mounts the database files - essentially creating the connection between file pointers in the control file and the files themselves - such as datafiles and redo log files.






41. If you install Oracle10g Enterprise Edition - Standard Edition - or Personal Edition and choose to have a predefined database created on installation - the database is configured in ____ mode.






42. The ____ process cleans up after user sessions are finished.






43. A(n) ____ database is used to service Internet applications.






44. In Oracle10g the buffer cache can consist of multiple buffer caches - of different sizes. The default size is ____.






45. SHUTDOWN ____ disconnects all users - rolls back pending transactions - and prohibits new connections and new transactions even for already connected users.






46. The <database name> is usually stored as the ____ environment variable






47. All Oracle software files and database storage files reside on subdirectories under ____.






48. ____ is the typical configuration for an Oracle10g database.






49. The ____ migrates data from older versions to newer versions of the database.






50. A ____ file is an administrative file containing up-to-date information on the database structure - log files - checkpoints; critical file for opening the database.