OCA Oracle Database SQL Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-071)

by O'Hearn, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781259585494
• ISBN10: 1259585492
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2017-08-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

This fully integrated study system covers every aspect of the Oracle Database SQL Expert exam, and has been thoroughly updated for Oracle Database 12c

This comprehensive study guide from Oracle Press enables readers to prepare for the SQL Database Expert Exam with total confidence. Ideal both as a study guide and on-the-job reference, Oracle Database 12c SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide features examples, practice questions, and chapter summaries. Between the book and accompanying CD-ROM, you will have access to more than 150 questions that match the topics, format, and complexity of the real test.

This study system covers all of the objectives for the Oracle Database 12c SQL Expert Exam in full detail and features up-to-date coverage of advanced SQL features related to Oracle Database 12c. An “exam readiness checklist” at the front of the book and “inside the exam” and “two minute drills” sections at the end of each chapter reinforce key skills. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of SQL programming and relational database concepts and will be prepared to sit for the Oracle Certified Expert exam.

• Each chapter includes examples, practice questions, and summaries
• CD-ROM contains two interactive practice tests and a searchable PDF version of the book
• Sample questions throughout match the format and difficulty of the live exam

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to SQL
Chapter 2. Using DDL Statements to Create and Manage Tables
Chapter 3. Manipulating Data
Chapter 4. Retrieving Data Using the SQL SELECT Statement
Chapter 5. Restricting and Sorting Data
Chapter 6. Using Single-Row Functions to Customize Output
Chapter 7. Reporting Aggregated Data Using the Group Functions
Chapter 8. Displaying Data from Multiple Tables
Chapter 9. Retrieving Data Using Subqueries
Chapter 10. Creating Other Schema Objects
Chapter 11. Managing Schema Objects
Chapter 12. Using the Set Operators
Chapter 13. Generating Reports by Grouping Related Data
Chapter 14. Managing Objects with Data Dictionary Views
Chapter 15. Manipulating Large Data Sets
Chapter 16. Hierarchical Retrieval
Chapter 17. Regular Expression Support
Chapter 18. Controlling User Access
Appendix A. About the CD
Glossary
Index