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Oracle · Cloud · Associate

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate exam guide

Exam 1Z0-1072 (yearly versions, e.g. 1Z0-1072-25)

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate validates designing and implementing OCI solutions across compute, networking, storage, databases, identity and security. It is the core OCI credential for engineers building on Oracle Cloud.

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DeliveryOnline proctored via Oracle University (Oracle MyLearn)

Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Price not confirmed for this guide; check Oracle University. Oracle releases yearly exam versions, so confirm the current suffix (e.g. -25/-26).

Who it's for

Cloud engineers and architects with hands-on OCI experience designing and deploying infrastructure.

What the exam covers

Identity and Access Management—
Networking—
Compute—
Storage—
Database—
Security and Observability—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (OCI Foundations recommended)

Recommended: Hands-on experience deploying OCI infrastructure and familiarity with networking and Linux.

Keeping it active

Oracle cloud certifications are tied to yearly exam versions; recertify by passing a newer version when Oracle requires it.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • VCN design with DRG, peering and FastConnect/VPN
  • Compute instances, instance pools and autoscaling
  • Block, object and file storage design
  • Autonomous Database and DB systems
  • IAM policies and identity domains
  • Load balancers and high availability

Job roles

OCI Cloud EngineerCloud ArchitectInfrastructure EngineerDatabase Cloud EngineerSolutions Architect

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Oracle MyLearn OCI Architect Associate learning path - IAM and networking
  2. Week 2: Compute, storage and load balancing labs in Free Tier
  3. Week 3: Database options and high availability
  4. Week 4: Security, observability; Oracle practice test and review

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Networking is heavily tested - DRG, route tables, security lists vs NSGs
  • Know IAM policy inheritance across compartments
  • Practice in the OCI Free Tier; labs make scenario questions easier
  • Confirm the current exam version on Oracle MyLearn before booking

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the OCI Architect Associate exam?

Check Oracle University for current pricing; this guide could not confirm it today.

Is OCI Architect Associate hard?

Moderate; hands-on OCI networking experience is the main factor.

Do I need OCI Foundations first?

No, but it is recommended.

Is OCI certification worth it?

Valuable at organizations running Oracle workloads or multicloud setups with Oracle Database.

What is next after Architect Associate?

OCI Architect Professional or specialty OCI tracks.

Official page: mylearn.oracle.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.