

Paperback: 262 pages
Publisher: ODB Press (March 21, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1941404022
ISBN-13: 978-1941404027
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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I am an OCP since Oracle 8 (around 1998) and a former Oracle Education instructor. I never got less than 85% on the exams (the passing score is around 65%). I've seen all kinds of study materials you can imagine over this15-year period. One thing is for sure: The only book that matters for a certification is one which precisely covers all topics to the real 1z0-060 exam. If you're considering buying this book then you probably are not willing the pay thousands of dollars for the official training and material. If you already are an experienced OCP DBA, I bet you are not so enthusiastic about facing a classroom.So, here the roadmap is well-known. The guaranteed way to pass the actual exam -- with the least effort and cost -- is by taking the practice test simulator, which you can buy on the Self Test Software site (for $ 99.00). After that, the real exam costs around $250.00. (depending on your country). That's all the money you'll spend, not much of an investment, right ? You must retake the simulated questions until you get a 100% score. Then, chances are you will pass the real exam, since Self Test Software has the policy of giving your money back otherwise (the Test Pass Guarantee). That's because Self Test is the official practice test provider, and the questions are very similar to those on the real exam -- usually the same ones, somewhat shuffled. Their scope and even phrasings are the same. Each Self Test practice question has an explanation section, so you understand each question in depth.Where does this book come into play ? It gives you a general and to-the-point overview of all the test objectives. I've taken a look at the other 12c OCP DBA upgrade books, but this is the one I like best.
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