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| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | C2090-552 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Specialist - InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C2090-552 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Delivered through IBM's authorized testing partners (onsite); online availability subject to IBM current testing policies. |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite. Candidates typically have experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining Optim in distributed environments prior to taking the exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-specialist-infosphere-optim-for-distributed-systems-fundamentals-08007102 |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Core Functionality | 35% | - Data Privacy and access
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| Topic 2: Advanced Topics | 34% | - Archive and extended sources
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| Topic 3: Performance and Troubleshooting | 6% | - System administration aids
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| Topic 4: Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Installation prerequisites and setup
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The C2090-552 exam, officially titled IBM InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals, is the qualifying exam for the IBM Specialist certification, which sits at the Specialist level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a IBM career path. It also connects to IBM Certified Specialist - InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
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According to the official requirements: No formal prerequisite. Candidates typically have experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining Optim in distributed environments prior to taking the exam.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current IBM InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Question 1
What does the Convert process do?
A. Works directly with the database to merge data.
B. Works directly against the database to transform data.
C. Transforms data in an Archive File to a non-comma separated file.
D. Transforms data in an Extract File to a non-comma separated file.
Question 2
It is considered a best practice to mask data usingfunctions that produce consistent results
(e.g., the same masked values are produced each time the data is masked). Why is this considered a best practice?
A. Consistency makes it easier to reverse the masking process.
B. The Optim functions that produceconsistent results are the easiest to use.
C. Simplifies the daily work for the users/testers of the masked data.
D. All Optim functions produce consistent outputs.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of the Optim Relationship Index Analyzer Dialog?
A. It analyzes the index b-trees and if they are inefficient, will drop and rebuild the index automatically or can be scheduled.
B. It automatically creates indexes regardless of the user's rights on the tables involved in relationships used in all access definitions stored in an
Optim Repository.
C. It analyzes DBMS indexes for relationships used with the Access Definition and to create any needed indexes, if the user has the correct privileges in the database.
D. It reviews the last time the RDBMS statistics were updated for tables used in an access definition and automatically issues the commands to update them if they have not been run since the last archive.
Question 4
You have created an Access Definition containing multiple tables. The tables each have primary keys and additional non-unique indexes that have been added over the years.
While defining this archive request you have the choice of defining archive indexes. Which statement is true?
A. Archive indexes will automatically be created to mirror the indexes that exist on the tables in the archive request.
B. Archive indexes do not need to be defined since Optim has already detected and included the indexes in the archive request.
C. Archive indexes should be specified in the Access Definition to matchall of the indexes on the tables.
D. Archive indexes should be specified in the Access Definition that will support the query workload planned for the archived data.
Question 5
When performing an archive process that uses a Storage Profile, which action could be performed as a result of using the storage profile?
A. Creates a connection to the storage management device and copies an Archive File to a backup device.
B. Creates a connection to the database for use by the storage management device.
C. Creates a duplicate of the existing information from the Archive Repository on the storage management device.
D. Creates a storage allocation parameter for the storage or file management system.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: A |
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