Oracle 1Z0-1104-25 Practice Exam Questions & Answers
Oracle 1Z0-1104-25 Exam Details
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- Exam Code
- 1Z0-1104-25
- Full Name
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Security Professional
- Issuing Body
- Oracle
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice
- Delivery
- Online proctored or at a test center
- Eligibility
- Recommended: 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing security solutions, 6+ months of hands-on experience securing workloads on OCI
- Full Question Set
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Question 1 Domain 2 Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM)
"A programmer is developing a Node.js application which will run on a Linux server on their on-premises data center. This application will access various Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services using OCI SDKs.
What is the secure way to access OCI services with OCI Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
Question 2 Domain 5 Protecting Data
SIMULATION
Challenge 2
In deploying a new application, a cloud customer needs to reflect different security postures. If a security zone is enabled with the Maximum Security Zone recipe, the customer will be unable to create or update a resource in the security zone if the action violates the attached Maximum Security Zone policy.
As an application requirement, the customer requires a compute instance in the public subnet. You therefore, need to configure Custom Security Zones that allow the creation of compute instances in the public subnet.
Review the architecture diagram, which outlines the resoures you'll need to address the requirement:

Preconfigured
To complete this requirement, you are provided with the following:
Access to an OCI tenancy, an assigned compartment, and OCI credentials
Required IAM policies
Task 5: Provision a Compute Instance
Provision a compute instance in the IAD-SP-PBT-PUBSNET-01 public subnet, where:
Name IAD-SP-PBT-1-VM-01
image: Oracle Linux 8
Shape VM: Standard, A1, Flex
Enter the OCID of the created compute instance in the text box below.
To provision a compute instance named IAD-SP-PBT-1-VM-01 in the IAD-SP-PBT-PUBSNET-01 public subnet with the specified configuration (Oracle Linux 8 image, VM Standard A1 Flex shape), follow these steps based on the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute documentation.
Step-by-Step Solution for Task 5: Provision a Compute Instance
Log in to the OCI Console:
Ensure you have access to the assigned compartment.
Navigate to Compute Instances:
From the OCI Console, click the navigation menu (hamburger icon) on the top left.
Under Compute, select Instances.
Create a New Compute Instance:
Click the Create Instance button.
Configure the Instance Details:
Name: Enter IAD-SP-PBT-1-VM-01.
Compartment: Select the assigned compartment.
Placement: Choose the availability domain (e.g., AD-1) based on your region's availability.
Select the Image:
Under Image and Shape, click Change Image.
Select Oracle Linux 8 from the platform images list.
Click Select Image.
Choose the Shape:
Click Change Shape.
Select VM Standard category.
Choose A1 Flex from the shape options.
Configure the OCPUs (e.g., 1 OCPU) and memory (e.g., 6 GB) as needed for A1 Flex, then click Select Shape.
Configure Networking:
Under Networking, ensure the Virtual Cloud Network is set to IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01.
Set the Subnet to IAD-SP-PBT-PUBSNET-01 (public subnet with CIDR 10.0.1.0/24).
Enable Assign a public IPv4 address to allow external connectivity.
Leave the default security list or assign a custom one if configured previously.
Set Up SSH Access:
Under Add SSH Keys, either:
Upload your public SSH key file, or
Paste your public SSH key manually.
This ensures you can access the instance via SSH.
Launch the Instance:
Click Create to provision the compute instance.
Wait for the instance to reach the Running state (this may take a few minutes).
Note the Instance OCID:
Once the instance is running, go to the instance details page for IAD-SP-PBT-1-VM-01.
Copy the OCID displayed (e.g., ocid1.instance.oc1..<unique_string>).
OCID of the Created Compute Instance
Enter the OCID of the created compute instance (IAD-SP-PBT-1-VM-01) into the text box. The exact OCID will be available after Step 9 (e.g., ocid1.instance.oc1..<unique_string>).
Notes
Ensure the security zone IAD_SAP-PBT-CSZ-01 and its associated recipe IAD-SP-PBT-CSP-01 allow compute instance creation in the public subnet (10.0.1.0/24).
Verify network connectivity by testing SSH access using the public IP assigned to the instance.
Question 3 Domain 2 Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM)
SIMULATION
Task 5: Create a Certificate
Create a certificate, where:
Certificate name: PBT-CERT-01-
For example, if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, then the certificate name should be PBT-CERT-01990086771abuser01
Ensure you eliminate special characters from the user name.
Common name: PBT-CERT-OCICERT-01
Certificate Authority: PBT-CERT-CA-01 (created in the previous task)
Since I can't create resources or retrieve OCIDs directly in your OCI environment, I'll provide a step-by-step solution based on verified OCI documentation and best practices as of 02:30 PM BST on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Follow these instructions precisely in the OCI Console or CLI, using the preconfigured PBI_Vault_SP vault and the PBT-CERT-CA-01<username> Certificate Authority created in the previous task. Replace <username> with your actual username (e.g., 99008677-lab.user01), ensuring special characters are removed.
Task 5: Create a Certificate
Step 1: Access the OCI Vault
Log in to the OCI Console.
Navigate to Identity & Security > Vault.
Select the root compartment.
Locate and click on the vault named PBI_Vault_SP.
Step 2: Create the Certificate
In the PBI_Vault_SP vault details page, under Resources, click Certificates.
Click Create Certificate.
Enter the following details:
Name: Replace <username> with your username (e.g., if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, remove special characters like - and . to get 99008677labuser01, then use PBT-CERT-0199008677labuser01).
Common Name: Enter PBT-CERT-OCICERT-01.
Certificate Authority: Select the PBT-CERT-CA-01<username> CA created in Task 4 (e.g., PBT-CERT-CA-0199008677labuser01).
Subject: Leave as default or adjust (e.g., Organization, Country) if required.
Validity Period: Set as needed (e.g., 1 year), or use the default.
Compartment: Ensure it's set to the root compartment.
Click Create Certificate and wait for the certificate to be issued.
Step 3: Verify the Certificate
After creation, go to the Certificates section under PBI_Vault_SP.
Confirm the certificate PBT-CERT-01<username> (e.g., PBT-CERT-0199008677labuser01) is listed and its status is active.
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Question 4 Domain 6 Detecting, Remediating, and Monitoring OCI Resources
SIMULATION
Challenge 2 -Task 1
In deploying a new application, a cloud customer needs to reflect different security postures. If a security zone is enabled with the Maximum Security Zone recipe, the customer will be unable to create or update a resource in the security zone if the action violates the attached Maximum Security Zone policy.
As an application requirement, the customer requires a compute instance in the public subnet. You therefore, need to configure Custom Security Zones that allow the creation of compute instances in the public subnet.
Review the architecture diagram, which outlines the resoures you'll need to address the requirement:

Preconfigured
To complete this requirement, you are provided with the following:
Access to an OCI tenancy, an assigned compartment, and OCI credentials
Required IAM policies
Task3: Create and configure a Virtual Cloud Network and Private Subnet
Create and configure virtual cloud Network (VCN) named IAD SP-PBT-VCN-01, with an internet Gateway and configure appropriate route rules to allow external connectivity.
Enter the OCID of the created VCN in the text box below.
To create and configure a Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) named IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01 with an Internet Gateway and appropriate route rules for external connectivity, follow these steps based on the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Networking documentation.
Step-by-Step Solution for Task 3: Create and Configure a VCN and Private Subnet
Log in to the OCI Console:
Ensure you have access to the assigned compartment.
Navigate to Virtual Cloud Networks:
From the OCI Console, click the navigation menu (hamburger icon) on the top left.
Under Networking, select Virtual Cloud Networks.
Create a New VCN:
Click Start VCN Wizard and select Create VCN with Internet Connectivity.
VCN Name: Enter IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01.
Compartment: Select the assigned compartment.
VCN CIDR Block: Enter 10.0.0.0/16 (matches the diagram's VCN CIDR).
Public Subnet CIDR Block: Enter 10.0.10.0/24 (matches the diagram's public subnet).
Accept the default settings for the public subnet and Internet Gateway creation.
Click Create to provision the VCN, Internet Gateway, and public subnet.
Verify the Internet Gateway:
After creation, go to the VCN details page for IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01.
Under Resources, select Internet Gateways.
Ensure the Internet Gateway is attached and enabled.
Configure Route Rules:
In the VCN details page, under Resources, select Route Tables.
Select the default route table associated with the public subnet (10.0.10.0/24).
Click Add Route Rules.
Target Type: Select Internet Gateway.
Destination CIDR Block: Enter 0.0.0.0/0.
Target Internet Gateway: Select the Internet Gateway created with the VCN.
Click Add Route Rule to save.
Update Security List (if needed):
Under Resources, select Security Lists.
Edit the default security list for the public subnet.
Add an ingress rule:
Source CIDR: 0.0.0.0/0
IP Protocol: TCP
Source Port Range: All
Destination Port Range: 22 (for SSH) or as required by your application.
Add an egress rule:
Destination CIDR: 0.0.0.0/0
IP Protocol: All
Save the changes.
Note the VCN OCID:
Return to the VCN details page for IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01.
Copy the OCID displayed (e.g., ocid1.vcn.oc1..<unique_string>).
OCID of the Created VCN
Enter the OCID of the created VCN (IAD-SP-PBT-VCN-01) into the text box. The exact OCID will be available after Step 3 (e.g., ocid1.vcn.oc1..<unique_string>).
Question 5 Domain 5 Protecting Data
SIMULATION
Task 3: Create a Master Encryption Key
Note: OCI Vault to store the key required by this task is created in the root compartment as PBI_Vault_SP
Create an RSA Master Encryption Key (MEK), where:
Key name: PBT-CERT-MEK-01-
For example, if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, then the MEK name should be PBT-CERT-MEK-01990086771abuser01
Ensure you eliminate special characters from the user name.
Key shape: 4096 bits
Enter the OCID of the Master Encryption Key created in the provided text box:
Task 3: Create a Master Encryption Key
Step 1: Access the OCI Vault
Log in to the OCI Console.
Navigate to Identity & Security > Vault.
Select the root compartment.
Locate and click on the vault named PBI_Vault_SP.
Step 2: Create the Master Encryption Key
In the PBI_Vault_SP vault details page, under Resources, click Keys.
Click Create Key.
Enter the following details:
Name: Replace <username> with your username (e.g., if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, remove special characters like - and . to get 99008677labuser01, then use PBT-CERT-MEK-0199008677labuser01).
Key Shape: Select RSA with 4096 bits.
Protection Mode: Select HSM (Hardware Security Module) if available, or Software if HSM is not required (based on vault capabilities).
Compartment: Ensure it's set to the root compartment (where PBI_Vault_SP resides).
Leave other settings (e.g., key usage) as default unless specified.
Click Create Key and wait for the key to be generated.
Step 3: Retrieve and Enter the OCID
After the key is created, go to the Keys section under PBI_Vault_SP.
Click on the key named PBT-CERT-MEK-01<username> (e.g., PBT-CERT-MEK-0199008677labuser01).
Copy the OCID (a long string starting with ocid1.key., unique to your tenancy) from the key details page.
Enter the copied OCID exactly as it appears into the provided text box.
Task 4: Create a Certificate Authority (CA)
Create a certificate authority, where:
CA name: PBT-CERT-CA-01-<username>
For example, if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, then the certificate authority name should be PBT-CERT-CA-01990086771abuser01
Ensure you eliminate special characters from the user name.
Common name: PBT-CERT-OCICA-01
Master Encryption Key: PBT-CERT-MEK-01 (created in the previous task)
Task 4: Create a Certificate Authority (CA)
Step 1: Access the OCI Vault
Log in to the OCI Console.
Navigate to Identity & Security > Vault.
Select the root compartment.
Locate and click on the vault named PBI_Vault_SP.
Step 2: Create the Certificate Authority
In the PBI_Vault_SP vault details page, under Resources, click Certificate Authorities.
Click Create Certificate Authority.
Enter the following details:
Name: Replace <username> with your username (e.g., if your username is 99008677-lab.user01, remove special characters like - and . to get 99008677labuser01, then use PBT-CERT-CA-0199008677labuser01).
Common Name: Enter PBT-CERT-OCICA-01.
Master Encryption Key: Select the PBT-CERT-MEK-01<username> key created in Task 3 (e.g., PBT-CERT-MEK-0199008677labuser01).
Subject: Leave as default or adjust (e.g., Organization, Country) if required by your setup.
Validity Period: Set as needed (e.g., 10 years), or use the default.
Compartment: Ensure it's set to the root compartment.
Click Create Certificate Authority and wait for the CA to be provisioned.
Step 3: Verify the Certificate Authority
After creation, go to the Certificate Authorities section under PBI_Vault_SP.
Confirm the CA PBT-CERT-CA-01<username> (e.g., PBT-CERT-CA-0199008677labuser01) is listed and its status is active.
Question 6 Domain 5 Protecting Data
A company has implemented OCI IAM policies with multiple levels of compartments. A policy attached to a parent compartment grants "manage virtual-network-family" permissions. A policy attached to a child compartment grants "use virtual-network-family" permissions.

According to OCI IAM policy inheritance, how does the OCI IAM policy engine resolve the permissions for a user attempting to perform an operation that requires 'manage' permissions in the child compartment?
Question 7 Domain 3 Protecting Infrastructure - Network and Applications
In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), bare metal instances provide customers with direct access to the underlying hardware. To mitigate security risks when a customer terminates a bare metal instance, OCI utilizes Root-of-Trust hardware.
What is the primary function of the Root-of-Trust hardware in this context?
What the Oracle 1Z0-1104-25 Exam Covers
Exam domains verified against the Official Oracle 1Z0-1104-25 exam guide, last checked November 2026.
Domain 1 OCI Security Introduction
Describe the OCI Shared Security Responsibility model to understand how security obligations are divided between Oracle and the customer. Learn core security design principles and how to apply them when deploying infrastructure and applications on OCI.
Domain 2 Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Create and manage IAM domains, users, groups, and compartments to organize your security structure. Implement IAM policies and configure Dynamic Groups, Network Sources, and Tag-based Access Control to enforce the principle of least privilege across your environment.
Domain 3 Protecting Infrastructure - Network and Applications
Implement Network Security Groups and Security Lists to control traffic flow within Virtual Cloud Networks. Deploy Network Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls to defend against unauthorized access and application-layer threats while maintaining high availability with Load Balancers.
Sample question from this domain above Q7
Domain 4 Implementing OS and Workload Protection
Use OCI Bastion to provide time-limited, audited access to compute instances without exposing them directly to the internet. Run vulnerability scanning on hosts and container images, and leverage OS management tools to automate system updates and patch management at scale.
Domain 5 Protecting Data
Secure data at rest and in transit using OCI Key Management Service to manage encryption keys according to your organization's policies. Configure and manage secrets in OCI Vault, and explore OCI Data Safe to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data.
Domain 6 Detecting, Remediating, and Monitoring OCI Resources
Deploy Cloud Guard to continuously monitor your security posture and detect anomalies and compliance violations. Implement Security Zones to enforce consistent policies, use Security Advisor for remediation guidance, and set up OCI Logging and Events to maintain comprehensive audit trails and security alerts.
Sample question from this domain above Q4
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