Oracle Database SQL Practice Test

The Oracle Database SQL Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate exams (1Z0-071, and the 23ai version 1Z0-171) — retrieving and restricting data with single-row functions, joins, grouping and subqueries, DML, transactions and set operators, and DDL, constraints, schema objects and privileges — written to the Oracle exam topics and the Oracle Database SQL Language Reference for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable Oracle Database SQL Readiness certificate (SOA-ODSQ). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Oracle Database 23ai SQL Language Reference (Oracle), Oracle Database Security Guide (Oracle) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Yes. Science of Apps has a free Oracle Database SQL Practice Test built on the current Oracle exam outline for 2026 and 2027. It covers retrieving data and single-row functions, joins, grouping and subqueries, DML, transactions and set operators and DDL, constraints, objects and security, scores you instantly and issues a verifiable certificate.

Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Oracle Database SQL Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Oracle Database 23ai SQL Language Reference (Oracle); Oracle Database Security Guide (Oracle). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Retrieving Data and Single-Row Functions (SELECT and WHERE, Character and number functions and Dates and conversion); Joins, Grouping and Subqueries (Joins, Group functions and Subqueries); DML, Transactions and Set Operators (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, MERGE, COMMIT and ROLLBACK and Set operators); DDL, Constraints, Objects and Security (Tables and constraints, Views, sequences, indexes and synonyms and Privileges). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.

SQL or PL/SQL developer, Oracle database administrator, Data or BI analyst, Application developer using Oracle and Database student. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Oracle Database SQL knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Oracle Database SQL (1Z0-071) is a 120-minute multiple-choice exam of about 63 questions on relational concepts, SELECT statements, single-row and group functions, joins, subqueries, set operators, DML, transactions, DDL, constraints, views, sequences, indexes, synonyms and user access. Oracle also offers the 23ai-based 1Z0-171 exam covering much the same ground.

Both lead to the Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate. 1Z0-071 is the long-standing exam; 1Z0-171 is based on Oracle Database 23ai and covers the same core SQL with some newer features. Choose based on the version your employer uses.

No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available Oracle Database SQL content outline for 2026 and 2027, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.