Three versions, one decision: the Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator package from ActualPDF comes as a budget-friendly printable PDF, a Windows software engine that flags your mistakes for re-practice, and an online version for any operating system. All carry the same 100 1z0-883 questions.
Oracle 1z0-883 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-883 |
| Exam Format: | Single-choice multiple-choice, Multiple-choice multiple-response |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no renewal; valid indefinitely once earned |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Simplified Chinese, English |
| Recommended Training: | MySQL Learning Subscription MySQL for Database Administrators |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle Education Exam Page Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Onsite testing center or online proctored via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with MySQL 5.6 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com/mysql-5-6-database-administrator/pexam_1Z0-883 |
Oracle 1z0-883 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: MySQL Architecture | 15% | - Memory and disk resource usage - Client-server model and core components - Storage engines: InnoDB, MyISAM, MEMORY, NDB, FEDERATED |
| Topic 2: MySQL Security | 15% | - Implement MySQL Enterprise Audit - Secure OS, filesystem and network layers - Create and manage user accounts and privileges |
| Topic 3: Backup and Recovery | 15% | - Point-in-time recovery using binary logs - Logical backups: mysqldump, mysqlimport - Physical backups: filesystem snapshots, MySQL Enterprise Backup |
| Topic 4: Replication and High Availability | 15% | - Overview of MySQL Cluster and HA solutions - Replication topologies and conflict resolution - Configure and troubleshoot MySQL replication |
| Topic 5: Diagnostic Data and Metadata | 10% | - Configure and use PERFORMANCE_SCHEMA - Use INFORMATION_SCHEMA for metadata |
| Topic 6: Server Installation, Configuration and Maintenance | 20% | - Configure via options files, command-line and server variables - Deploy, start and stop MySQL on Windows and Linux - Manage error log, binary log, general query log, slow query log |
| Topic 7: Performance Tuning | 10% | - Tune server and InnoDB parameters - Analyze query execution plans - Optimize indexes and table structure |
Oracle 1z0-883 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator is an official Oracle exam, listed under exam code 1z0-883. A passing result earns you the Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator certification at the Professional level. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 100 questions inside 150 minutes on the Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator requires 60%, and the official registration fee is $245 USD. Retakes charge the full $245 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with MySQL 5.6
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Onsite testing center or online proctored via Pearson VUE.
Oracle recommends the following training for Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator candidates.
Follow any course with the 100 practice questions in the ActualPDF 1z0-883 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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The Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator syllabus spans 7 domains, led by Replication and High Availability (15%), MySQL Security (15%), and MySQL Architecture (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator Sample Questions:
You adjust a default configuration to the following /etc/my.cnf on a Linux installation:
[mysqld] Loq-bin Binrylog_format=ROW
You do not notice the spelling error in binrylog_format and restart your production server.
How does the MySQL server behave with incorrectly spelled options?
- A. When using mysql_config_editor for configuration adjustments, it detects incorrect syntax and typing mistakes.
- B. The mysqld_safe script skips the unknown variable and starts using the remaining configuration changes.
- C. Mysqld prints to the error log about an unknown variable, and then exits.
- D. Mysqld uses internal configuration versioning and reverts to the previous configuration.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
When backing up a replication slave, which three should also be backed up in addition to data?
- A. The relay index file
- B. Mysql.slave_worker_info table
- C. The master.info and relay.info files
- D. Mysql.slave_relay_log_info table
- E. Mysql.slave_master_info table
- F. The relay log files
Correct Answer: C,D,F 🗳️
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You attempt to connect to a Mysql Server by using the mysql program. However, you receive the following notice:
ERROR 2059 (HY000): Authentication plugin 'mysql_clear_password' connot be loaded: plugin not enabled
What would you run to fix the issue?
- A. The mysql_secure_installation script to update server security settings
- B. The mysql_upgrade script
- C. The mysql client with the - ignore-password-hashing option
- D. The mysql client with the - enable-cleartext-plugin option
- E. The install plugin command for the mysql_cleartext_password plugin
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What are three actions performed by the mysql_secure_installation tool?
- A. It verifies that all users are configuration with the longer password hash.
- B. It can delete any anonymous accounts.
- C. It asks to remove the test database, which is generated at installation time.
- D. It prompts you to set the root user account password.
- E. It checks whether file permissions are appropriate within datadir.
Correct Answer: B,C,D 🗳️
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MySQL is installed on a Linux server and has the following configuration:
[mysqld]
User=mysql
Datadir=/data/mysql
As the 'root' user, change the datadir location by executing:
Shell> cp -R /var/lib/mysql/data/mysql/
Shell> chown -R mysql /data/mysql/
What is the purpose of changing ownership of datadir to the 'mysql' user?
- A. MySQL cannot be run as the root user.
- B. MySQL requires correct file ownership while remaining secure.
- C. The mysqld process requires all permissions within datadir to be the same.
- D. MySQL needs to be run as the root user, but file cannot be owned by it.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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