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Oracle Database
Foundations (1Z0-006)

Build a rock-solid foundation in relational database concepts, data modeling, ERDs and SQL fundamentals. The Oracle Database Foundations certification is the perfect entry point for aspiring database administrators, developers and data analysts.

Relational Databases Data Modelling ERD & Normalization SQL Basics Entry-Level Friendly Career Defining

Course Content

Complete OD Foundations Curriculum

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered in detail.

What is a Database?

7 Topics

Describe the components of a database system

Explain the purpose of a database

Describe types of database models (relational, object oriented, flat, network…)

Compare the differences between the different types of databases

Describe the characteristics of a relational database

Explain the importance of relational databases in business

List the major transformations in database technology

Defining Levels of Data Abstraction

4 Topics

Define the terminology used for database storage

Describe levels of data abstraction used in relational databases

Gather requirements to implement a database solution

Explain business rules

The Language of Database and Data Modelling

3 Topics

Describe the structure of a single table

Describe a conceptual data model

Explain the components of a conceptual/logical model

Defining Instance and Schema in Relational Databases

3 Topics

Examine examples of an entity and a corresponding table

Examine examples of an attribute and a corresponding column

Explain instances and schemas in a relational database

Using Unique Identifiers, Primary and Foreign Keys

4 Topics

Identify unique identifiers and a corresponding primary key

Define composite and compound primary keys

Define relationships and corresponding foreign keys

Define barred relationships and the corresponding primary keys

Data Modelling – Creating the Physical Model

6 Topics

Create a physical data model

Compare conceptual and physical data models

Explain the importance of clearly communicating and accurately capturing database information requirements

Identify structural business rules

Identify procedural business rules

Identify business rules that must be enforced by additional programming (eg SQL)

Defining Supertype and Subtype Entity Relationships

7 Topics

Describe an example of an entity

Define supertype and subtype entities

Implement rules for supertype and subtype entities

Describe attributes for a given entity

Identify and provide examples of instances

Distinguish between mandatory and optional attributes

Distinguish between volatile and nonvolatile attributes

Using Unique Identifiers (UIDs)

4 Topics

Define the types of unique identifiers

Select a unique identifier using business rules

Define a candidate unique identifier

Define an artificial unique identifier

Identifying Relationships

7 Topics

Explain one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships

Identify the optionality necessary for a relationship

Identify the cardinality necessary for a relationship

Identify nontransferable relationships

Name a relationship

Create ERDish sentences to represent ERDs

Create ERDs to represent ERDish sentences

Resolving Many to Many Relationships and Composite Unique Identifiers

4 Topics

Resolve a many-to-many relationship using an intersection entity

Identify the variations of unique identifiers after creation of an intersection entity

Define a barred relationship

Identify composite unique identifiers

Identifying Hierarchical, Recursive, and Arc Relationships

6 Topics

Define a hierarchical relationship

Define a recursive relationship

Define an arc relationship

Identify UIDs in a hierarchical, recursive and arc relationship model

Construct a model using recursion and hierarchies

Identify similarities and differences in an arc relationship and a supertype/subtype entity

Tracking Data Changes Over Time

5 Topics

Explain necessity of tracking data changes over time

Identify data that changes over time

Define the purpose of normalization

Define the rules of First, Second, and Third Normal Forms

Apply the rules of First, Second, and Third Normal Form

Mapping the Physical Model

8 Topics

Map entities to identify database tables to be created from an ERD

Identify column data types from an ERD

Identify common data types used to store values in a relational database

Identify primary keys from an ERD

Identify which ERD attributes would make candidate primary keys

Describe the purpose of a foreign key in an Oracle Database

Identify foreign keys from an ERD

Describe the relationship between primary keys, composite primary keys, and foreign keys in an Oracle Database

Introduction to SQL

12 Topics

Explain the relationship between a database and SQL

Describe the purpose of DDL

Use DDL to manage tables and their relationships

Describe the purpose of DML

Use DML to manage data in tables

Use TCL to manage transactions

Identify the connection between an ERD and a Relational Database using SQL SELECT statements

Build a SELECT statement to retrieve data from an Oracle Database table

Use the WHERE clause to the SELECT statement to filter query results

Use the ORDER BY clause to sort SQL query results

Describe the different types of joins and their features

Use joins to retrieve data from multiple tables

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the Oracle Database Foundations exam?

Anyone starting a career in databases, including students, junior developers, and analysts who want to build a strong conceptual foundation in relational database concepts and data modelling.

Do I need prior database experience?

No. OD Foundations is designed as an entry-level certification and assumes no prior database or SQL experience.

Is the 1Z0-006-CHS exam proctored?

Yes. The exam is delivered as a proctored online exam, meaning a proctor monitors the session to validate candidate identity and exam integrity.

What topics carry the most weight in this exam?

Data modelling, ERDs, relationships, normalization, and introduction to SQL are core focus areas covered across the 14 exam objectives.

What certifications can I pursue after OD Foundations?

This certification builds the foundation for advanced Oracle tracks such as Oracle Database SQL, Oracle Database Administration, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications.

How is the exam scored?

The exam consists of 70 multiple choice questions to be completed in 120 minutes, with a passing score of 60%.

Oracle Database
Foundations (1Z0-006)

The Foundation Every Data Career Needs

Your Gateway into the Oracle Database Track

Exam 1Z0-006-CHS: Oracle Database Foundations

Complete OD Foundations Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Your Oracle Database Journey Today

Oracle DatabaseFoundations (1Z0-006)

The Foundation Every Data Career Needs

Your Gateway into the Oracle Database Track

Exam 1Z0-006-CHS: Oracle Database Foundations

Complete OD Foundations Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Your Oracle Database Journey Today

Oracle Database
Foundations (1Z0-006)