OCE Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-047)

Steve O'Hearn

Nov 2009 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

A Fully Integrated Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0-047

Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate SQL Certified Expert exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, and a two-minute drill to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all objectives for exam 1Z0-047, including:

• DDL and SQL SELECT statements
• Manipulating, restricting, and sorting data
• Single-row and group functions
• Subqueries
• Schema objects
• Set operators
• Data dictionary views
• Large data sets
• Hierarchical retrieval
• Regular expression support
• User access control
• And more

On the CD-ROM:

• One full practice exam
• Detailed answers and explanations
• Score report performance assessment tool
• Complete electronic book
• Bonus exam available with free online registration

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Ratings and reviews

This is a terrific book! The chapters adhere to the unique certification objectives of the Oracle SQL Expert exam, and each chapter is written so that you can jump right into the chapters that focus on your weak areas, or review it all from start to finish. Lots if great code samples. A well structured book that's easy to read and effective in preparing to pass the test- I did.

About the author

Steve O'Hearn has been an Oracle Certified Application Developer since 1999. He has designed databases for 23 years for clients such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, the FAA, the World Bank, NASA, and others. He has served as a Chief Technology Officer, a consultant, and Instructor, and is the author of several computer books, including the "Oracle OCP Developer PL/SQL Program Units Exam Guide," from Oracle Press.