Oracle Forms Developer & Services – Exam Review

Thirty Q&A flashcards covering Oracle Forms architecture, deployment flow, new features, runtime behavior, and navigation tools to aid exam preparation.

What is the primary purpose of Oracle Forms Developer?

To create and compile applications (forms) that connect directly to an Oracle Database.

Which two file extensions represent a form’s source and compiled executable in Oracle Forms?

.fmb (source) and .fmx (executable).

Name the two main components of Oracle Forms.

Oracle Forms Developer and Oracle Forms Services.

In a three-tier Oracle Forms architecture, which tier houses the Forms Runtime process?

The Middle Tier (application server).

What Oracle Fusion Middleware tool is commonly used to manage and monitor deployed Forms applications?

Oracle Fusion Middleware Control.

Which servlet acts as a broker between the Java client and the Forms Runtime process?

Forms Listener servlet (lservlet).

What is the function of the baseHTML (or baseJNLP) file when launching a Forms application?

It supplies the HTML or JNLP that starts the Forms client, substituting variables with values from formsweb.cfg or the URL.

Which Oracle technology provides high availability by maintaining standby databases?

Oracle Data Guard.

What is the recommended server type for deploying applications in a WebLogic domain?

A Managed Server (rather than the Administration Server).

What type of client deployment eliminates the need for a browser plug-in and runs with a local JRE/JDK?

Forms Standalone Launcher (FSAL).

Which new integration option lets Oracle Forms send reports through web services to multiple destinations?

Oracle BI-Publisher integration.

Name two runtime audio controls provided by the new Audio Playback feature.

PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, or TOGGLE MUTE (any two).

How can administrators change the look and feel of a Forms application without code changes?

By using new applet parameters and environment variables.

What environment variable settings allow you to add custom text to the Logon and Change Password dialogs?

FORMSLOGONHINT and FORMSCHANGEPASSWORD_HINT.

Which object library should be used when OLE functionality is not required?

WEBUTILNOOLE.

Describe the role of Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) in a Forms deployment.

It receives the browser request and forwards /forms traffic to WebLogic Server based on configuration mappings.

What triggers the Forms Listener servlet to start a new Forms Runtime process?

A client connection request for a new user session.

Where must the compiled form file (.fmx) reside for the runtime to load it successfully?

In a directory listed in FORMS_PATH or explicitly referenced in formsweb.cfg.

What are the two main modes in Forms Builder at runtime?

Enter-Query mode and Normal mode.

How does a user commit inserts, updates, or deletes to the database in a running form?

By choosing Action > Save or clicking the Save button on the menu toolbar.

Which default UI element shows both messages and status indicators at the bottom of the Forms window?

The console (message line and status line).

Give three examples of data elements you can place on a form.

Prompts, text items, check boxes, boilerplate graphics, boilerplate text, display items, list items, push buttons, image items, radio groups (any three).

What navigation methods are available in a Forms application besides the mouse?

Default menu, menu toolbar, buttons, and function keys.

Which client deployment option became problematic after Google Chrome 42+ dropped NPAPI plugin support?

Java Plugin deployment in browsers.

What new customization feature lets administrators create their own UI color palettes at runtime?

Customizable color schemes.

Which Forms Builder installation choice omits runtime components for a lighter footprint?

Form Builder Only Installation Option.

What improvement allows users to single sign-off as well as single sign-on?

SSO Integration Improvements in the new release.

Name two enhancements provided by the JVM Controller Improvements.

Better diagnostics, JVM load balancing, and improved memory handling (any two).

Which parameter in formsweb.cfg specifies the configuration section to use when launching a form?

The config parameter (e.g., config=myapp).

During query processing, what special mode temporarily prevents user interaction?

Query mode (the transient third mode while a query executes).