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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Study Guide 2026

Q: How long does it take to prepare for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam?

Most candidates with relevant background take 4-8 weeks studying 1-2 hours daily. Beginners may need longer depending on their current knowledge and experience.

Q: What is included in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide?

The study guide covers the exam syllabus, domain-wise topics, study roadmap, preparation strategy, exam tips and links to practice, mock exams, readiness testing and other preparation resources.

Q: Is this Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide enough to pass the exam?

The study guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus and domains. Candidates should also use practice questions and timed simulations to test their ability to apply what they have learned.

Q: Can beginners use this Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide?

Yes. The guide can be used to understand the exam domains, identify the topics to study and follow a structured preparation roadmap.

Q: How many practice questions should I do?

There is no universal number that guarantees readiness. Focus on understanding why answers are correct or incorrect and use timed practice to identify gaps in your preparation.

Q: How can I identify my weak areas?

Use the Edureify readiness diagnostic to assess your preparation and identify weaker exam domains before deciding where to spend additional study time.

Complete exam coverage for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26): syllabus, domains, key topics, study plan and practical exam preparation strategy.

Questions

60 min

Duration

65%

Passing score

Domains

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Exam at a Glance

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Exam Overview

Key facts about the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam structure, format and scoring.

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Exam code

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40 questions

Total questions

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60 minutes

Duration

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65%

Passing score

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7 domains

Exam domains

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Certification

Credential type

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Scoring method: The exam is scored as percent correct and 65% is required to pass, which is 26 of 40 questions. Oracle does not publish topic weights or a separate scaled score; the result is shown in Oracle MyLearn after the exam.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.

Focus Areas

What should you study for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam?

Start with the domains that make up the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam. Use the detailed syllabus below to work through the individual topics.

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Common mistake: Candidates often memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.

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AI Foundations (14%)

Describing AI terminology, applications, data types and how AI, ML and deep learning relate.

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Machine Learning Foundations (15%)

Explaining supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.

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Deep Learning Foundations (15%)

Explaining neural networks and common deep learning architectures.

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Generative AI and Large Language Models (14%)

Explaining LLMs, transformers, prompting and model customization.

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OCI AI Portfolio (14%)

Describing Oracle's AI services, ML services, AI infrastructure and responsible AI.

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OCI Generative AI and Oracle Database AI capabilities (14%)

Describing OCI Generative AI and AI features in Oracle Database such as vector search and Select AI.

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OCI AI Services (14%)

Matching use cases to OCI Language, Speech, Vision and Document Understanding.

Full Syllabus

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam is divided into 7 domains. Each domain covers specific skills and topics. Expand a domain to see the detailed syllabus.

AI concepts

AI terminology

AI applications and use cases

Relationship between AI, ML and deep learning

Types of data used in AI

AI domains

Language and text tasks

Speech and audio tasks

Vision tasks

Decision and anomaly detection tasks

~5 questions

14 marks

14% of exam weight

Supervised learning

Classification

Regression

Training and test data

Model evaluation basics

Other learning types

Unsupervised learning and clustering

Reinforcement learning

Choosing a learning approach

Features and labels

~6 questions

15 marks

15% of exam weight

Neural networks

Neurons, layers and weights

Training with backpropagation

Activation functions

Deep learning versus classical ML

Architectures

Convolutional neural networks

Sequence models such as RNNs and LSTMs

Use cases for each architecture

Introduction to transformers

~6 questions

15 marks

15% of exam weight

LLM fundamentals

Language models and tokens

Transformer architecture and attention

Generative versus discriminative models

Hallucination

Working with LLMs

Prompt engineering

In-context learning

Fine-tuning

Retrieval-augmented generation

~6 questions

14 marks

14% of exam weight

Services and infrastructure

OCI AI services overview

OCI Data Science and machine learning services

GPU infrastructure and AI superclusters on OCI

Choosing the right OCI service

Responsible AI

Responsible AI principles

Fairness and bias

Transparency and explainability

Oracle's approach to trustworthy AI

~6 questions

14 marks

14% of exam weight

OCI Generative AI service

Pretrained foundation models for chat and embeddings

Fine-tuning and dedicated AI clusters

Generative AI agents and RAG on OCI

Use cases for OCI Generative AI

Oracle Database AI

AI Vector Search

Vector embeddings in the database

Select AI natural-language queries

Combining vector and relational search

~6 questions

14 marks

14% of exam weight

Language and speech

OCI Language for text analysis

OCI Speech for transcription

Pretrained versus custom models

Language use cases

Vision and documents

OCI Vision image analysis

Object detection and image classification

OCI Document Understanding

Document extraction use cases

~5 questions

14 marks

14% of exam weight

Study Plan

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Structured Study Roadmap

Choose a preparation timeline based on how much time you have available. For a plan based on your actual readiness and weak domains, use the personalised Edureify study experience. Get My Training Plan →

Weeks 1-2

Core Services + Highest-Weighted Domain

Deep-dive into the most heavily tested domain. Spend more time here when its exam weight is significantly higher.

Official exam guideDomain 1 completeCore conceptsPractice questions

Week 3

Domain 2 - Hands-on Practice

Focus on scenario-based study and reinforce concepts through practical application where applicable.

Domain 2Scenario walkthroughsHands-on practicePractice questions

Week 4

Domain 3 - Deeper Concepts

Work through complex concepts and decision scenarios.

Domain 3Scenario drillsPractice examReview

Week 5

Remaining Domains + Weak Area Targeting

Identify your weaker domains and spend focused time closing those gaps.

Remaining domainsDiagnosticTargeted reviewStudy notes

Week 6

Full Simulations + Final Preparation

Use timed simulations to test your preparation and review the reasoning behind incorrect answers.

Full mock examsWrong-answer reviewFinal reviewExam logistics

Exam Strategy

Tips to pass Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) on your first attempt

Practical advice for applying what you know, managing questions and preparing for exam conditions.

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Learn Oracle's service names and what each does (OCI Generative AI, Data Science, Language, Speech, Vision, Document Understanding); matching a use case to the right OCI service is where general AI knowledge stops helping.

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Know AI Vector Search and Select AI in Oracle Database, which are specific to Oracle and appear alongside OCI Generative AI.

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Review ML and deep learning basics (supervised versus unsupervised, CNNs, sequence models, transformers) before the generative AI material.

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Use only 1Z0-1122-26 material; 1Z0-1122-25 retired in September 2026 and older practice sets reflect outdated services and emphasis.

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Work through Oracle's free AI Foundations learning path on MyLearn and confirm the question count, time and pass mark in your MyLearn exam entry before starting.

Recommended Resources

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Study Resources

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Official

Official Exam Guide

Start with the authoritative exam objectives and blueprint.

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Practice Tests

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Practice questions with explanations and domain-level performance analysis.

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Mock Exam

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Mock Exam

Timed preparation under realistic exam-style conditions.

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Training

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Structured preparation with personalised learning support and adaptive practice.

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Reference

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) Cheat Sheet

Quick-reference summaries for final revision.

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Diagnostic

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Assess your preparation and identify weaker exam domains.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26)

How long does it take to prepare for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) exam?

Most candidates with relevant background can structure their preparation over several weeks, depending on their existing knowledge, available study time and exam difficulty. Use the study roadmap above as a starting point and use the readiness diagnostic to identify where you need more preparation.

What is included in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide?

The guide covers the exam overview, domains, detailed syllabus and topics, study roadmap, exam preparation tips and links to practice, mock, readiness, cheat-sheet, AI Tutor and training resources.

Is this Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide enough to pass the exam?

The guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus. You should combine it with practice questions and timed simulations so that you can test both your knowledge and your ability to apply it.

Can beginners use this Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) study guide?

Yes. Start with the exam overview and domain breakdown, then work through the detailed topics using the study roadmap. Candidates with less experience may need additional time for foundational concepts.

How can I identify my weak areas?

Take the Edureify readiness diagnostic to assess your preparation and identify the domains where you need to focus more.

How does AI improve my preparation?

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