OCA Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051) (With CD-ROM) is a reference book for candidates appearing for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I exam. Summary Of The Book OCA Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051) begins with a chapter on Oracle Server Technologies And The Relational Paradigm. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as Data Retrieval Using the SQL SELECT Statement, Using Conversion Functions And Conditional Expressions, Displaying Data From Multiple Tables, Using The Set Operators, and Using DDL Statements To Create And Manage Tables. Some of the other topics presented include Using Subqueries To Solve Problems, Manipulating Data, and Creating Other Schema Objects. In addition to the detailed theoretical explanation of each concept, each chapter contains practice questions, exercises, and chapter highlights. This edition of the book comes with a CD-ROM that contains a full-length mock OCA exam, detailed questions and answers, and a score report performance assessment tool. Upon registering online, readers can also avail a free bonus exam. OCA Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051) was published in 2008 by Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited. About John Watson John Watson is an Oracle Certified Professional and an author. He has co-authored another book titled Oracle Database 10g OCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. Watson taught at the Oracle University, South Africa, as a senior lecturer for four years. He has more than twenty years of experience in working with Oracle technology stack, and his experience spans over a variety of platforms like Solaris, Windows, and Linux. His areas of expertise include Application Server Administration, E-Business Suite Administration, and Database Administration. He currently serves as the Technical Director at Skillbuilders. At different junctures in life, hes served as a Programmer, Systems Analyst, Computer Manager, and Support Team Leader.