Are you preparing for the Oracle Data Guard 19c Administration exam? Do you want to test your knowledge before the real exam and feel confident on exam day? This practice test is built for you.

I created this practice test to help you study smarter, not harder. Instead of reading long books and notes, you get to practice real exam-style questions with clear explanations. You learn by doing, and that is the fastest way to get ready.

What Is This Practice Test About?

This practice test covers everything you need to know about Oracle Data Guard 19c Administration. We go through the most important topics that actually show up in the exam. Every question comes with a short, clear explanation so you understand why the answer is correct.

You are not just memorizing answers here. You are learning the real concepts behind each question. That way, even if the exam words a question differently, you will still know the answer.

What Topics Are Covered?

We cover the full scope of Oracle Data Guard 19c in six focused sections. Each section is split into two parts. The first part has scenario-based questions. These are real-world situations where you must think and apply your knowledge. The second part has direct concept questions that test your understanding of key ideas, commands, views, and parameters.

Here is what we cover across all six sections.

Section one takes you through the foundation. You learn about standby database types, protection modes, redo transport, the Data Guard Broker, role transitions, and the key parameters and views every DBA needs to know.

Section two focuses on configuration and management. You practice setting up file paths, managing redo destinations, working with DGMGRL commands, configuring transport modes, and using apply delays.

Section three is all about monitoring and diagnostics. You learn how to identify apply lag, transport lag, gap detection, and how to fix common ORA errors that show up in real environments.

Section four covers advanced topics like rolling upgrades with transient logical standby, RMAN backups from standby, RAC integration, multitenant PDB protection, and complex Broker operations.

Section five goes into performance tuning, FRA management, TDE wallet automation, Oracle Restart, AWR on Active Data Guard, and keeping the standby healthy under production pressure.

Section six wraps everything up with enterprise-level topics. You practice Application Continuity, role-based services, OCI Data Guard, hybrid configurations, Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance, MAA best practices, and RPO and RTO planning.

Course Features

Scenario-based and concept-based practice questions covering all major Data Guard 19c exam topics
Every question includes a detailed explanation so you learn the reason behind each answer
Questions are written in real exam style to prepare you for the actual test format
Updated for 2026 with the most relevant and tested topics
Six full sections covering beginner to advanced Data Guard administration concepts
Self-paced learning so you can study anytime and anywhere at your own speed
Covers both theoretical knowledge and practical administration scenarios
Designed to build exam confidence through repeated practice and instant feedback

How Practice Tests Help You Pass

A lot of students read the study material and feel ready. Then they sit in the exam and see a question phrased differently, and they freeze. That is the gap practice tests fill.

When you practice with exam-style questions, your brain gets used to thinking in exam mode. You learn how questions are worded. You learn which details matter. You get faster at picking the right answer under pressure.

Each time you get a question wrong, you read the explanation. That one wrong answer teaches you more than reading two pages of notes. You remember it because it surprised you. That is how learning sticks.

By the time you finish all six sections of this practice test, you will have gone through hundreds of situations that mirror what the real exam tests. You will feel prepared because you will have already seen the hard questions and worked through them.

Exam Preparation Strategy

Here is how I suggest you use this practice test to get the best results.

Start with section one and go through both parts. Do not rush. After each question, read the explanation even if you got it right. Sometimes the explanation adds extra detail that helps you on a harder question later.

Track which topics you keep getting wrong. Go back to those areas and review them. Then come back and test yourself again. Repeating the questions you struggle with is the fastest way to fix weak spots.

Once you finish all six sections, go back and retake the ones where your score was lowest. By the second or third pass, you will notice a big improvement. Your score will go up because the concepts are now clear in your mind.

Take your time with scenario questions. Read every word carefully. The scenario gives you clues. Train yourself to spot what the question is really asking before you look at the answer options.

Career Benefits

Oracle Data Guard is one of the most used technologies in enterprise database environments around the world. Companies that run critical databases on Oracle rely on Data Guard every day for high availability and disaster recovery.

When you earn an Oracle Data Guard certification, you show employers that you understand how to keep production databases protected. That skill is in demand. DBAs who know Data Guard well get hired for senior roles and earn higher salaries.

Whether you are a junior DBA looking to grow or an experienced DBA preparing for a certification renewal, this practice test helps you sharpen the skills that companies pay for. Data Guard knowledge opens doors to DBA, database architect, and cloud database roles in top companies.

In 2026, cloud adoption is pushing more Oracle environments to hybrid setups and OCI-managed databases. Data Guard sits at the center of that shift. Knowing it well keeps your skills current and your career moving forward.

Who Is This Practice Test For?

This test is for you if you are preparing for the Oracle Database Administration certification and want to focus on Data Guard topics. It is also for working DBAs who want to test their knowledge and fill in any gaps before an exam or a job interview.

You should have some basic understanding of Oracle Database before starting. This is not a beginner database course. It is a practice test designed for people who already know Oracle basics and want to get exam-ready on Data Guard specifically.

If you have been working with Oracle databases and want to prove your skills with a certification, this practice test is the right tool to help you get there.

A Note Before You Start

I put a lot of care into making sure every question and explanation in this practice test is accurate and relevant. But please treat this as a study tool, not a guarantee of specific exam questions. Certification exams update their question pools regularly, and no practice test can predict exact questions.

Use this test to build knowledge and confidence. The stronger your understanding, the better you will do no matter how the exam phrases its questions.

Disclaimer

This practice test is updated for 2026 and reflects Oracle Data Guard 19c administration concepts as of the time of publishing. Oracle may update its certification exam objectives, question formats, or policies at any time. Always check the official Oracle certification website for the latest exam objectives before your test date. This course is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Oracle Corporation in any way. Oracle and Oracle Data Guard are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. These materials are not unauthorized exam disclosures. Instead, they represent original content synthesized through extensive research and high-fidelity digital curation, specifically engineered to mirror the rigorous standards of the 2026 exam blueprints