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MYSQL 005-002 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | MySQL (acquired by Oracle) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I |
| Exam Number: | 005-002 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | Approx 65-70% |
| Related Certifications: | Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part II |
| Exam Format: | Single/Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD $195 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | MySQL 5.0 Official Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Prometric testing centers; retired |
| Pre Condition: | None required; recommended basic MySQL knowledge |
MYSQL 005-002 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Backup, Recovery and Maintenance | 12% | - Log management and optimization - Restore and recovery procedures - Logical and physical backup methods |
| Topic 2: SQL Language and Query Execution | 25% | - Basic and advanced SELECT statements - Data manipulation (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) - Functions, expressions, and joins |
| Topic 3: Database Design and Table Management | 20% | - Indexing and constraints - Data types and attributes - Creating and modifying tables |
| Topic 4: Performance Tuning and Optimization | 8% | - Query optimization - Server and memory tuning |
| Topic 5: MySQL Architecture and Server Basics | 20% | - Configuration files and startup options - Storage engines overview - Server components and processes |
| Topic 6: Security and Access Control | 15% | - User accounts and privileges - Password policies and encryption - Network security and access restrictions |
Your MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I Questions, Answered
MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I is an official MySQL (acquired by Oracle) exam, registered under the code 005-002. A passing score earns you the Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA certification, positioned at the Professional level. The credential also connects to Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part II, so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because MySQL (acquired by Oracle) designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face 70 questions inside a 120 minutes window on the MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the ActualCollection test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I is set at Approx 65-70%, and registering for the exam officially costs USD $195. There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay USD $195 in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your ActualCollection practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
None required; recommended basic MySQL knowledge
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering.
Sign-up for the MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Delivered via Prometric testing centers; retired, so plan your logistics accordingly.
MySQL (acquired by Oracle) recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I.
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 140 practice questions in the ActualCollection 005-002 package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
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MYSQL Certified MySQL 5.0 DBA Part I is divided into 6 official domains. Among the headline areas are Database Design and Table Management (20%), Security and Access Control (15%), and Performance Tuning and Optimization (8%). Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.





