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Oracle 1Z1-238 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle EBS R12: Install, Patch and Maintain Applications |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-238 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 18 months from certification date |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator Certified Professional |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD $245 (may vary by region) |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Recommended Training: | R12.x Install/Patch/Maintain Oracle E-Business Suite |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Oracle University Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: Oracle Database Administrator certification (10g/11g/12c) and hands-on EBS R12 experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-238 |
Oracle 1Z1-238 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Cloning & System Copy | 10% | - Performing cloning process - Cloning concepts and prerequisites - Post-clone tasks and validation |
| Patching & Maintenance Utilities | 25% | - Applying patches and managing patch history - AD utilities: ADOP, AD Patch, AD Merge, AD Administration - Online patching (ADOP) for R12.2 - Patch types and terminology |
| Installation & Rapid Install | 20% | - Post-installation validation - Pre-installation requirements - Staging software and Rapid Install - Performing standard/express installation |
| AutoConfig & System Configuration | 15% | - Managing context files and configuration changes - AutoConfig concepts and architecture - Running AutoConfig on applications and database tiers |
| Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Architecture & Overview | 15% | - EBS R12 architecture components - Applications tier and database tier concepts - File system and database structure |
| Security & Password Management | 5% | - Password management and reset procedures - APPS schema security |
| Concurrent Processing & Troubleshooting | 10% | - Troubleshooting common installation, patching and configuration issues - Managing concurrent processing - Concurrent managers and requests |
1Z1-238 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Oracle R12 Oracle: install,Patch and Maintain Oracle Applications is an official Oracle exam, listed under exam code 1Z1-238. A passing result earns you the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator Certified Professional certification at the Specialist / Professional level. It also ties into Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications Database Administrator Certified Professional, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: Oracle Database Administrator certification (10g/11g/12c) and hands-on EBS R12 experience
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The Oracle R12 Oracle: install,Patch and Maintain Oracle Applications syllabus spans 7 domains, led by Cloning & System Copy (10%), AutoConfig & System Configuration (15%), and Security & Password Management (5%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Oracle R12 Oracle: install,Patch and Maintain Oracle Applications Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which directory structure is created by default when you install the Oracle Applications R12 file system ?
A. apps/tech_st/10.1.2
B. apps/tech_st/10.2.0
C. apps/apps_st/common
D. db/apps_st/10.2.0
Question 2
As the Applications DBA, you are tasked to apply a patch and use the adpatch utility in the command line. Only the database driver should be applied. Choose the correct adpatch command-line syntax.
A. adpatch OPTIONS=NOCOPYPORTION,NOGENERATEPORTION
B. adpatch options=nocopyportion,nogenerateportion
C. adpatch option=nodatabaseportion,nocopyportion,nogenerateportion
D. adpatch option=nocopyportion, nogenerateportion
E. adpatch options=applydatabaseportion
Question 3
Users are encountering issues on Oracle Applications. Though they are able to log in and view their responsibilities, there are no navigable forms for the responsibilities.
They see the following error message: "There are no valid Navigations for this responsibility."
There was a patch applied on the Oracle Applications environment before starting the server processes. The Applications DBA stopped all the server processes.
What should you do to solve the error, before starting the server processes?
A. Start the database tier listener process.
B. Regenerate the menus using adadmin.
C. Enable Maintenance mode.
D. Run the AD Administration utility and generate the forms.
E. Disable Maintenance mode.
Question 4
The Cumulative Update 2 (CU2) patch was applied to the test environment. The patch took a few hours to apply. The Applications DBA was assigned the task of investigating the changes made by the CU2 patch. The investigation would involve a comparison of the prepatched development environment and the patched test environment. Which tool should the Applications DBA use?
A. Oracle Business Intelligence products
B. Oracle Enterprise Manager
C. Oracle Discoverer reporting tool
D. Oracle Applications concurrent request (System Administrator) reports
E. Oracle Applications Manager
F. SQL*Plus program to access the FND tables
Question 5
Which Oracle Applications environment file compiles and links custom Oracle Forms user exits and concurrent programs with Oracle Applications R12?
A. <CONTEXT_NAME>.env
B. devenv.env
C. fndenv.env
D. adovars.env
E. APPS_<CONTEXT_NAME>.env
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: E | Question 4 Answer: E | Question 5 Answer: B |
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