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1Z0-997-25 FAQ — OCI Architect Professional

Frequently asked questions for OCI 2025 Architect Professional (1Z0-997-25): prerequisites, difficulty, what to focus on, and exam strategy.

Is this harder than the Architect Associate exam?

Yes. It’s more scenario-heavy and expects strong judgment around HA/DR, security architecture, and operability.

What should I master first?

  • OCI networking + connectivity concepts
  • IAM policy thinking (least privilege + compartment scope)
  • HA/DR mental models (RTO/RPO)

What’s the fastest way to improve score?

Practice: after every miss, map it to an objective in the Syllabus and add a one-sentence rule to your cheatsheet notes.