Understand the certification
Certification Overview
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate (1Z0-1085-20) is Oracle's entry-level OCI certification. It checks whether you understand the ideas that sit underneath the platform: cloud service models, OCI regions and compartments, core networking and compute services, storage and database basics, identity and security, and the pricing and support model that governs how OCI is used in the real world.
Exam Domains
- Cloud Concepts and OCI Architecture: service models, regions, availability domains, fault domains, and compartments
- OCI Networking and Compute: VCNs, subnets, gateways, instances, and load balancers
- OCI Storage and Database Services: block, object, and file storage; Autonomous Database; and MySQL/NoSQL basics
- OCI Identity and Security: IAM, policies, MFA, Vault, and Cloud Guard
- OCI Governance, Pricing, and Support: pricing models, budgets, free tier, SLA, and support requests
Who Is This For
This certification is designed for people who need a clean, practical introduction to OCI before moving into a more technical cloud, developer, or implementation role.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 1Z0-1085-20
- Provider
- Oracle
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English / 日本語
- Validity
- No expiry
- Exam fee
- $245
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Prepare for the Oracle 1Z0-1085-20 exam with a structured study path
- Understand the core OCI building blocks well enough to speak about them clearly
- Build a foundation for later OCI developer, architect, or operations study
- Gain confidence using OCI in entry-level cloud work
Who this is for
- Beginners who need a practical introduction to OCI
- IT professionals moving into Oracle Cloud
- Administrators, support staff, and junior cloud engineers
- Anyone preparing for a higher OCI certification later
Before you start
- No prior OCI certification is required
- Basic cloud vocabulary helps but is not mandatory
- You should be comfortable with very simple networking and storage ideas
- Hands-on time in the OCI console will make the material easier to absorb
Your learning path
7 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 30h
- With relevant experience
- 2-3 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 4-6 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 60+ practice questions covering the full OCI foundations syllabus
- Clear coverage of regions, compartments, VCNs, storage, IAM, and pricing
- Realistic introductory scenarios instead of memorisation-heavy notes
- Mock exam aligned to the official 90-minute format
- Direct explanations that help beginners connect the concepts
Preparation tips
- 55 题 90 分钟，平均每题 2 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 68/100，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
- 多选题会告诉你选几个，仔细看题目要求
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
How difficult is the 1Z0-1085-20 exam?
The 1Z0-1085-20 exam contains approximately 55 questions with a 90-minute time limit, requiring a passing score of 68%. We recommend systematic study combined with extensive practice questions to prepare.
What is the exam fee and validity period?
The 1Z0-1085-20 exam costs $245 USD. Oracle certifications typically do not have a fixed expiration date, but it is recommended to update regularly to stay current with the latest technologies.
How do I register for the exam?
You can register through the Oracle University website or Pearson VUE test centers. Both online proctored and in-person testing options are available.
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