Understand the certification
Certification Overview
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional 2020 (1Z0-997-20) is an Oracle certification exam for people who design and operate enterprise OCI environments. It focuses on the areas that matter in real architecture work: resilience, security, performance, networking, governance, and automation.
Exam Information
- Exam code: 1Z0-997-20
- Exam length: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: about 55
- Passing score: 65%
- Exam fee: $245 USD
Who Is This For
This certification is for cloud architects, Oracle engineers, and technical staff who design OCI solutions and want a recognised professional-level architecture credential.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 1Z0-997-20
- 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 1Z0-997-20 exam with a clear study plan
- Design OCI architectures with more confidence
- Understand the main architecture, resilience, and governance choices in OCI
- Improve your fit for OCI architecture and cloud engineering roles
Who this is for
- Cloud architects designing OCI environments
- Oracle engineers and technical consultants working on OCI projects
- IT professionals preparing for the OCI Architect Professional exam
- Operations and platform teams responsible for enterprise cloud architecture
Before you start
- Basic OCI and cloud architecture knowledge is helpful
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud or other cloud platforms is recommended
- You should understand networking, security, and availability fundamentals before starting
Your learning path
7 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 24h
- With relevant experience
- 8-10 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 43 practice questions tied to real OCI architecture topics
- Coverage of resilience, security, networking, governance, and automation
- Mock exam aligned to the 55-question, 120-minute format
- Plain explanations that focus on how OCI behaves in architecture decisions
- Study flow that matches how OCI architecture is discussed in the exam
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 1Z0-997-20 exam?
The 1Z0-997-20 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 1Z0-997-20 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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