Understand the certification
Certification Overview
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional 2022 (1Z0-1072-22) is the updated professional-level OCI architecture exam. It focuses on whether you can design OCI solutions that hold up in real projects: multi-region high availability, more advanced networking, compute and storage choices, database patterns, and security architecture. The 2022 version puts more emphasis on design judgement and the ability to compare different solution paths.
Exam Focus
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery: multi-region design, DR strategies, failover, and scaling decisions
- Advanced Networking: Transit Routing, firewall design, hybrid connectivity, and segmentation
- Compute and Storage: shape selection, performance tuning, OKE, and high-performance storage
- Database Architecture: Autonomous Database, Exadata Cloud, Data Guard, and migration patterns
- Security and Compliance: IAM, Cloud Guard, Security Zones, Vault, WAF, and zero trust thinking
Who Is This For
This certification fits OCI architects, cloud consultants, and infrastructure designers who are expected to make higher-level OCI design choices and explain the tradeoffs clearly.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 1Z0-1072-22
- Provider
- Oracle
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English / 日本語
- Validity
- No expiry
- Exam fee
- $245
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Prepare for the Oracle 1Z0-1072-22 exam with a practical study path
- Make stronger OCI architecture decisions across HA, networking, compute, storage, database, and security
- Explain design tradeoffs more clearly in interviews and project discussions
- Build a stronger base for advanced OCI architecture work
Who this is for
- OCI architects and cloud consultants
- Infrastructure designers responsible for Oracle cloud solution design
- Technical professionals moving into architecture-focused cloud work
- Candidates preparing for a professional-level Oracle cloud certification
Before you start
- Basic OCI service knowledge is expected
- Hands-on cloud architecture or infrastructure experience is strongly recommended
- Networking, storage, and database fundamentals should already be familiar
- Some solution design experience will make the exam much easier
Your learning path
7 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 26h
- With relevant experience
- 8-10 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 7 chapters that move from overview to final exam practice
- 50 practice questions written around real design tradeoffs
- Coverage of the OCI topics most likely to appear in a professional-level architecture exam
- A mock exam aligned to the official 55-question, 120-minute format
- Detailed explanations that focus on why one design option is stronger than another
Preparation tips
- 55 题 120 分钟，平均每题 2 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 65/100，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
- 多选题会告诉你选几个，仔细看题目要求
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
How difficult is the 1Z0-1072-22 exam?
The 1Z0-1072-22 exam contains approximately 55 questions with a 120-minute time limit, requiring a passing score of 65%. It is recommended to study systematically and practice with a large number of questions.
What is the exam fee and validity period?
The 1Z0-1072-22 exam fee is $245 USD. Oracle certifications typically do not have a fixed expiration date, but it is recommended to update regularly to keep your skills current.
How do I register for the exam?
You can register through the Oracle University website or Pearson VUE testing centers. Both online proctored and in-person testing center options are available.
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