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Oracle 1Z0-117 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-117 |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple select |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed (Oracle does not publish official passing score for this exam) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 125 (approximate; based on community data, not official) |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Database 11g Release 2 SQL Tuning |
| Exam Price: | USD pricing varies by region (typically around $245 USD per Oracle standard exam fee) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Oracle testing partners (e.g., Pearson VUE) in proctored testing centers or online proctored delivery where available. |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: strong SQL knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle Database; no formal prerequisite exam required to register. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-117 |
Oracle 1Z0-117 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Optimizer Behavior and Statistics | - Control optimizer behavior - Gather and use optimizer statistics effectively |
| Advanced Optimization Techniques | - Parallel execution and performance tuning - Use optimizer hints where appropriate |
| SQL Performance Management | - Manage SQL Plan Baselines and profiles - Implement automatic SQL tuning |
| SQL Tuning Tools and Advisors | - Use SQL Access Advisor - Use SQL Tuning Advisor |
| SQL Statement Processing and Tuning Concepts | - Explain memory structures and optimizer components - Describe execution steps of a SQL statement |
Frequently Asked Questions About the 1Z0-117 Exam
The official Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning outline divides the exam into 5 major domains. The three that carry the most weight are Optimizer Behavior and Statistics, SQL Statement Processing and Tuning Concepts, and SQL Tuning Tools and Advisors. You can see the full breakdown in the topics section above, and the 125 practice questions at ExamTorrent cover every listed domain.
The Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning exam presents 125 (approximate; based on community data, not official) and allows 90–120. That pacing works out to a bit more than a minute per question, so timed practice matters — the ExamTorrent Desktop and Online Test Engines both let you rehearse under exam-style time limits before the real thing.
Oracle recommends the following training and study resources for the Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning exam:
Official courses are a solid foundation, and many candidates pair them with the 125 practice questions from ExamTorrent to test whether the material actually sticks under exam-style conditions.
The 1Z0-117 exam is a Oracle certification exam that validates the knowledge outlined in the official Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning syllabus shown above. It is associated with the following credential paths: Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Database 11g Release 2 SQL Tuning. Employers in 2026 continue to treat Oracle credentials as reliable proof of skill, which is why the exam attracts candidates at many career stages. ExamTorrent supports your preparation with 125 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Recommended: strong SQL knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle Database; no formal prerequisite exam required to register. For the most current eligibility details, always confirm on the official Oracle exam page before you schedule.
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The passing score for the Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning exam is Not publicly disclosed (Oracle does not publish official passing score for this exam), and the registration fee is USD pricing varies by region (typically around $245 USD per Oracle standard exam fee). Since a retake means paying the fee again, it makes financial sense to walk in prepared — a self-test with the ExamTorrent practice engines shows you roughly where you stand before you spend that money.
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Oracle Database 11g Release 2: SQL Tuning Sample Questions:
Auto DOP is enabled for your instance.
You execute the following statements:
Which three are true about the execution of the join?
- A. The hint operates at the level of each table accessed by the statement.
- B. The DEPARTMENTS table is accessed in parallel.
- C. Dictionary DOP is used to calculate statements DOP.
- D. The EMPLOYEES table is accessed in parallel.
- E. Hinted DOP is used to calculate statement DOP.
Correct Answer: A,D,E 🗳️
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Examine the following query and execution plan:
Which query transformation technique is used in this scenario?
- A. Subquery factoring
- B. Join conversion
- C. Subquery unnesting
- D. Join predicate push-down
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Examine the query and its execution plan:
Which two statements are true regarding the execution plan?
- A. An outer join returns NULL for the ORDERS table columns along with the CUSTOMERS table rows when it does not find any corresponding rows in the ORDER table.
- B. The NESTED LOOP OUTER join is performed because the OPTIMZER_MODE parameter is set to ALL_ROWS.
- C. For every row of CUSTOMERS table, the row matching the join predicate from the ORDERS table are returned.
- D. The data is aggregated from the ORDERS table before joining to CUSTOMERS.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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See the table below:
All parallel execution servers are available and sessions use default settings for parallelism.
Which three are true about parallel execution in your instance?
- A. Parallel execution occurs for all DML statements.
- B. Parallel execution occurs for those statements that access tables with no dictionary DOP defined.
- C. Parallel execution occurs when estimated serial execution time exceeds the minimum time threshold.
- D. Parallel execution occurs for those statements that access tables with dictionary DOP defined.
- E. Parallel execution occurs for all DDL statements.
Correct Answer: B,C,D 🗳️
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Which three options are true about MVIEWs?
- A. All MVIEWS may be configured to support "refresh on demand".
- B. Queries that are rewritten to an MVIEW will never obtain results from the result cache.
- C. The defining query of an MVIEWs may be based on a populated table.
- D. All MVIEWs may be configured to support "refresh on commit"
- E. The defining query of an MVIEW may be based on non_partitioned table.
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
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