Topics to Cover

Oracle 1z0-996 certification exam is based on the learnings, key topics, and activities encountered during oracle pieces of training and implementations.

Following are the major topics along with the sub-skills, a candidate should cover while preparing for the examination. These topics will give the candidates a clear view of which topics and skills inclusive, one should focus on for the certification.

Note: The list and details are not an all-inclusive content list. Oracle reserves the right to change and update the content (topics and sub-skills) at any point in time.

• Operational Device Management Explain assets and components Explain specifications and asset relationship

• Rates Manage and Apply Rates for individual commodities and customer Apply Proration Apply Bill Factors

• FieldWork and Service Order Management Explain Service Order Activity Explain Service Order Children Activities

• Usage Explain usage calculation process Explain usage transactions and usage subscriptions Use Get Scalar Details usage rule and retrieve scalar measurements for scalar internal measuring components

• Measurements Explain differences between initial measurements, final measurements, and usage Explain the high level process of loading measurements to calculating usage Explain derived values and their association with the final measurements Configure new derive value algorithm Explain different types of IMDs and differences between them Explain IMD exception statuses and Automatic Retry functionality

• Adjustments Ability to configure and manage payment adjustments

• VEE Explain the difference between critical validations, validation rules, and their executions Explain the concept of VEE process Ability to configure VEE groups containing base package VEE rules Ability to apply VEE group to device or device types Ability to configure eligibility criteria and criteria field value retrieval algorithms Explain categories of IMD exceptions

• Payments Manage and Maintain Payments Manage Overpayment and Payment Distribution

• Devices and Measuring Concepts Explain the measuring component and its structures Explain the relationship between devices and measuring components Explain different types of measuring components Ability to Configure device types Ability to Configure measuring component types Ability to Configure device config type Ability to associate measuring component to the device

• Financial Transactions Manage and Maintain Financial transactions

• Usage Subscription Explain usage subscriptions Explain relationships between measuring components, service points, and usage subscriptions Set up and design admin data required to configure a usage subscription

• Monitor Overdue Debts Ability to Configure and Manage Credit & Collections Manage Payment Arrangements and Pay Plans

• Billing Maintain and Manage Bill Segments Complete Bills

• Customer Information Manage and Maintain Customer information based on the need and requirement

• Service Points and Install Events Explain the concept of the install event Describe the relationship between devices and service points

The candidate needs to go through and be proficient in every topic.

Scope

This certificate verifies the fundamental knowledge to become a Certified Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Specialist ensuring if the candidate is skilled enough of practically applying the knowledge gained through pieces of training and practical experience of working within the projects.

Aim of the Certificate Exam

The certification exam is designed to help the candidate excel and command his future progression. It is designed to

• Empower individuals to execute tasks with confidence and skill
• Provide individuals with a mark of excellence that is extremely recognized by the clients and seeks within across the industries
• Differentiate individual in a crowded job market

Reference: https://education.oracle.com/oracle-utilities-customer-cloud-service-2019-implementation-essentials/pexam_1Z0-996

Target Audience

The Oracle 1z0-996 Certification Exam is targeted to the candidates having experience of working with Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud technology and looking to pursue a career as an Oracle Certified specialist in the field of Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud technology.