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Oracle Test

Subjects : oracle, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ____ log is essential because it will contain all the essential information for the smooth running of your database.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. ____ is a valid client installation configuration.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The initialization configuration parameters file is ____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A ____ file records changes to database data.






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






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






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






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






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






48. _________ databases can be managed within OEM.






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






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