Re: 9i iSQL OCP Exam...1Z0-007

BSI News wrote:

> From my perspective there are "coverage" issues beyond the potential
> inaccuracies. That is to say, what's on the "exam proper", is not entirely
> covered within the confines of the "Couchman", 9i SQL Exam book. I know, I
> took the exam yesterday. I'm not looking to blame anyone. This also likely
> affects the author and places him in a very difficult spot. Couchman's
> claiming Oracle changed some of the 9i SQL content on him once the book was
> published. If so, this isn't fair to him and the exam writers, particularly
> in light of the high pass requirement. Oracle University/OCP and the 9i exam
> community needs to be apprised of this. These oversights will diminish the
> value of the 9i OCP designations if not addressed quickly and properly.
> PB
>
> "Daniel Morgan" <dmorgan_at_exesolutions.com> wrote in message
> news:3CE2A71E.E50F0319_at_exesolutions.com...
> > BSI News wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > > I recently took this 9i, iSQL, OCP exam. While I prefer to reserve my
> > > comments for the time being, has anyone else taken this exam? What did
> you
> > > think? Have you found problems with either the content or accuracy of
> the
> > > questions of this exam?
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > PB
> >
> > I think you've made your opinion perfectly clear. ;-)
> >
> > One question ... do the inaccuracies mirror those in the books?
> >
> > Or are they new and creative?
> >
> > Daniel Morgan
> >

Thanks. I have no doubt Jason did an excellent job given what he had to work with. That does not make the book inaccuracies any less troubling as most students don't have enough background to recognize them.

Hopefully he will be given to opportunity to come out with a revised edition. His books are on the recommended reading list for my students.

As are those of some authors whose names are very recognizable at c.d.o.

Daniel Morgan Received on Wed May 15 2002 - 17:02:32 CDT