Re: ????? Suggestions on Oracle 9i OCP prep ????

From: Justin <justin_at_ca.ca>
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:03:55 -0800
Message-ID: <zeJ48.18395$Ii5.4911698_at_news20.bellglobal.com>


[Quoted] Hi, Daniel,

    Thank you for the reply, your suggestion saved me lots of time and money. I almost bought the Couchman's book the other day. I just don't understand, Couchman have had at least 2 editions of the exam books published, how badly he can screw up to deserve a .45, assuming there isn't much difference between 8i and 9i on SQL part.

Justin

[Quoted] "Daniel A. Morgan" <damorgan_at_exesolutions.com> wrote in message news:3C51C9E3.D42BBE_at_exesolutions.com...
> My advice is that the books (at least the one I have which is "Oracle OCP
> Introduction to Oracle9i: SQL Exam Guide) is so ripe with factual errors
as to
> be a Shakespearean tragedy. I am getting ready to send an email to Jason
> Couchman and can't quite figure out how to give my impression without
looking
> like I'm using a loaded .45.
>
> The problem is ... that I don't know if the book is just wrong and the
test is
> correct. Or both are incorrect. It could make a huge difference when
taking the
> test.
>
> This particular book needs to be put out of its misery. To start with ...
they
> could have used a spell checker. <g>.
>
> Daniel Morgan
>
>
>
> Justin wrote:
>
> > Hi, there,
> >
> > I'm thinking about take oracle 9i ocp exam, at least the oca part,
before
> > looking for a dba job. Been a programmer too long, tired and laid off.
Want
> > something more relaxing. Hate deadlines.
> > Any suggestions on what kind of books or online resources for the
> > preparation, oracle 9i is pretty new, you know.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Justin
>
Received on Sun Jan 27 2002 - 06:03:55 CET

Original text of this message