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






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






4. The ____ area stores parsed SQL in memory.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. Whenever a change is made to data - the ____ stores a copy of the changed data and the original data - in case it is needed.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The DBCA tool executes the ____ for you - in order to configure the new database's Named Service.






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A ____ file records changes to database data.






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






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






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






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






37. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






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






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






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






41. The Oracle Net Services configuration is stored in the ____ configuration file on the client computer.






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






43. 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.






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






45. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






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






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






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






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






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