OCI Architect Associate (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate) — Free Online Mock Test
OCI · ~60 Q in 90m. Design & deploy OCI solutions — IAM, VCN/networking, compute, storage, databases, HA & DR, observability. Pass ~65%. · Official language: English.
OCI Architect Associate exam at a glance
OCI Architect Associate key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Oracle (Oracle University / Oracle Certification Program) |
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| Official website | education.oracle.com ↗ |
| Mode | The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate certification — validates the ability to design, deploy and operate solutions on OCI (identity and access management, networking, compute and storage). The exam is year-versioned (the current release is 1Z0-1072-25, the 2025 edition). |
| Frequency | Offered year-round via Pearson VUE, online-proctored or at a test centre. |
| Scoring & marking | The multiple-choice exam has about 50 questions in 90 minutes, with a passing score of 68%. |
| Score validity | The credential is year-versioned; Oracle refreshes it annually and retires older versions, so holders re-credential on the current version to stay current. |
| Language | English and Japanese. |
Who is eligible for OCI Architect Associate?
No formal prerequisite; hands-on OCI experience is recommended.
Last verified July 2026 against Oracle — OCI Architect Associate (1Z0-1072-25). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
OCI Architect Associate section breakdown
The OCI Architect Associate mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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OCI Architect Associate (55 Q)
OCI Architect Associate scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: OCI Architect Associate has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: OCI Architect Associate (pass 700/1000).
How OCI Architect Associate is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
OCI Architect Associate time strategy
With 55 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 98 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- OCI Architect Associate (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
OCI Architect Associate topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of OCI Architect Associate, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
OCI Architect Associate (55 Q)
- Cloud+ — Storage · 7
- Cloud+ — Networking · 7
- OCI — Networking · 5
- OCI — Pricing · 5
- OCI — Security · 5
- Cloud+ — Architecture · 5
- Cloud+ — Models · 4
- OCI — Storage · 3
OCI Architect Associate difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
OCI · ~60 Q in 90m. Design & deploy OCI solutions — IAM, VCN/networking, compute, storage, databases, HA & DR, observability. Pass ~65%. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's OCI Architect Associate bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for OCI Architect Associate
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what OCI Architect Associate really tests
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate certification, from Oracle, validates designing, deploying and operating solutions on OCI across identity and access management, networking, compute and storage. It is a year-versioned credential (current release 1Z0-1072-25), a multiple-choice exam of about 50 questions in 90 minutes with a passing score of 68%, delivered via Pearson VUE. It has no formal prerequisite, is offered in English and Japanese, and Oracle refreshes it annually.
Preparation tips
- Master IAM, VCN networking, compute and storage.
- Get hands-on in an OCI free-tier tenancy.
- Study to the current year version of the exam.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying an older exam version — OCI refreshes annually.
- Neglecting hands-on practice with core OCI services.
OCI Architect Associate study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Identity and access management
- Virtual cloud networks
- Compute and storage
- High availability basics
- Security fundamentals
- Databases and services
- Oracle University labs
- ~50-question practice
- Aim for 68%
Where OCI Architect Associate can take you
A strong OCI Architect Associate result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- OCI cloud architect
- Cloud engineering roles
Best books & official prep for OCI Architect Associate
- OCI Architect Associate learning path — Oracle University
- OCI Architect Associate practice tests — Various
Official practice: Follow the Oracle University OCI Architect Associate learning path and practise across IAM, networking, compute and storage; the pass mark is 68%.
Previous-year papers: Oracle publishes the exam topics; providers supply practice questions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the OCI Architect Associate exam pattern?
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate contains 55 questions across 1 section: OCI Architect Associate (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).
- Does OCI Architect Associate have negative marking?
- No — OCI Architect Associate has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is OCI Architect Associate scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. OCI Architect Associate (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise OCI Architect Associate online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length OCI Architect Associate mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of OCI Architect Associate?
- OCI Architect Associate is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. OCI · ~60 Q in 90m. Design & deploy OCI solutions — IAM, VCN/networking, compute, storage, databases, HA & DR, observability. Pass ~65%. · Official language: English.
- How long is the OCI Architect Associate exam?
- OCI Architect Associate runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in OCI Architect Associate?
- OCI Architect Associate is split into: OCI Architect Associate (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. OCI · ~60 Q in 90m. Design & deploy OCI solutions — IAM, VCN/networking, compute, storage, databases, HA & DR, observability. Pass ~65%. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during OCI Architect Associate?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the OCI Architect Associate test adaptive?
- No — OCI Architect Associate is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many OCI Architect Associate mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct OCI Architect Associate variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free OCI Architect Associate test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge OCI Architect Associate test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are OCI Architect Associate previous year question–style papers included?
- Every OCI Architect Associate mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free OCI Architect Associate mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's OCI Architect Associate mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the OCI Architect Associate mock test on mobile?
- Yes. OCI Architect Associate mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the OCI Architect Associate syllabus?
- The OCI Architect Associate syllabus maps to its 1 section: OCI Architect Associate (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for OCI Architect Associate?
- Eligibility for OCI Architect Associate — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic OCI Architect Associate practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the OCI Architect Associate exam and how should I prepare?
- Official OCI Architect Associate exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free OCI Architect Associate mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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