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Summary: Total waste of money.
Review: A disorganized rambling of random SQL and Oracle Archecture factoids. Chapters are "organized" so that you basically have read the whole book for the first exam, then all of it all over again for the second exam, because it's all mixed up together.Instead, use Oracle 8 documentation and Jason Couchman's Oracle 8 DBA Certification Guide. SelfTestSoftware practice exams are also immensely helpful.
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Summary: Only good use of the book is the practice test at the end
Review: Bought this book for additional preparation for the SQL and PL/SQL exam after reading the first 5 chapters of OCP:Application Developer (this book covers material for all the exams required for OCP-Application Developer). The only practical use I was able to get from the exam cram book was the practice exam at the end. scored an 83. This book is a waste of maney.
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Summary: BAD CHOICE!
Review: Don't buy this book! It doesn't relate in any way with the exam, it's very bad written and full of useless information. I couldn't read more than 100 pages.
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Summary: Wow! This is a really poorly written book.
Review: I am very surprised Exam Cram published such a bad book. I have used Exam Cram before and have found their books very usefull. This one was the exact opposite. The material and diagrams presented are barely ledgible. I agree with the previous reader about not being able to finish it. It is clearly a waste of money.
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Summary: Great Reference, Inadequate depth
Review: I have used other Exam Cram books to pass VB and VC++ exams, but I don't think I could do it with this one. However, it is a great REFERENCE for syntax, etc.
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Summary: READ ORACLE 8 DOCUMENTATION FILE INSTEAD !!!!
Review: I passed my first Oracle DBA exam today - PL/SQL - with just 43 out of 57 or around 68%. Hey, I know it doesn't sound impressive but I got it just by reading the Oracle Documentation file on those tested sections. I have not found a single book that explains Oracle stuff well. I think the audience intended for this Exam Cram book are people from Mars. However, the documentation file has many good examples and is totally comprehensive for just about anything. In a nutshell, to pass any DBA exam, read the DOCUMENTATION !
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Summary: Worthless for SQL and PL/SQL Exam
Review: I read the other reviews before buying this book, and I admit I was hesitant to buy the book. However, I am very happy with it. It's a no frills, here's the information type of book. The format is excellent, the questions and tips are very well thought out. Like I said, it's a tough read, but well worth it. IMHO
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Summary: Good tips!!!
Review: This is a good book for people who do not have much time to study for the exams. This book has excellent tips. Even if you buy it only for the great tips and practice test, it's worth the money. If you read this book thoroughly you don't need another book for the exam at all. I highly recommend!!!
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Summary: Moderate Benefit - Good Test Questions
Review: When I firsted reviewed the book, I would have given it a dismal "1" rating. However, I took a look at it again during the home stretch before the actual exam and found this book was beneficial for the test questions. The sample test questions are good at simulating the type of questions you will encounter on the OCP exam. Going through the book exams will help train you to take OCP exams, making you sensitive to the types of tricks you will encounter. Similar to other reviewers, I was disturbed at the many errors in the book. However, if you use this book only for the test questions, you may not be disappointed.
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Summary: Moderate Benefit - Good Test Questions
Review: When I firsted reviewed the book, I would have given it a dismal "1" rating. However, I took a look at it again during the home stretch before the actual exam and found this book was beneficial for the test questions. The sample test questions are good at simulating the type of questions you will encounter on the OCP exam. Going through the book exams will help train you to take OCP exams, making you sensitive to the types of tricks you will encounter. Similar to other reviewers, I was disturbed at the many errors in the book. However, if you use this book only for the test questions, you may not be disappointed.
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