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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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1. 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.






2. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






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






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






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






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






7. A ____ file records changes to database data.






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






9. 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.






10. The ____ area stores parsed SQL in memory.






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






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






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






14. A ____ is a set of database structures - such as tables - indexes - user-defined attributes - and procedures.






15. STARTUP ____ starts up all background processes - and allocates space in memory for all Oracle database instance memory buffers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The ____ improves response time for background processes and for backup and recovery processes.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The ____ database configuration option allows for a lot of change activity - raising concurrency requirements - and lowering I/O activity requirements.






30. The ____ initialization parameter defines one or more directories where control files and redo log files are to be created.






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






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






33. In the case of a ____ server - every user session (connection) has its own server process.






34. The OFA standards call for naming files according to their...






35. In the SQL*Plus statement CONNECT /@ORACLASS AS SYSDBA - the ____ tells the database to use OS authentication.






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






37. Load balancing between multiple listener processes is placed in the ____ configuration file on the client computer.






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






39. 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.






40. Oracle has standardized its software so that it looks and acts identically at the user interface level on...






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






42. The database has a service called the ____ process. This process waits for requests and responds to requests as needed.






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






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






45. STARTUP ____ will open the database in read/write - unrestricted mode.






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






47. The ____ is used to install Oracle software - or change an existing installation.






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






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






50. ____ is the default method for connecting to a database.