Monday, 5 June 2017

300-180 DCIT Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

300-180 DCIT
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

Exam Number 300-180 DCIT
Associated Certifications CCNP Data Center
Duration 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages English
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This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of data center infrastructure design pertaining to deployment requirements and options for network connectivity, infrastructure, storage network, compute connectivity, and compute resource parameters.
Exam Description
The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT) exam (300-180) is a 90-minute, 60–70 question assessment. This exam is one of the exams associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of troubleshooting Cisco data center infrastructure including data network protocols, network virtualization and automation, Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), storage, compute platforms, and management and operations. The course, Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6 (DCIT), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.0 Troubleshooting Data Network Protocols 26%

1.1 Troubleshoot data center protocols
1.1.a VPC
1.1.b Fabric path
1.1.b [i] Segment ID
1.1.b [ii] Distributed gateway, anycast HSRP
1.1.b [iii] MBGP
1.1.b [iv] vPC+
1.1.c VXLAN
1.1.c [i] Distributed gateway
1.1.c [ii] MBGP EVPN
1.1.c [iii] VPC
1.1.d OTV
1.1.e LISP
1.2 Troubleshoot routing protocols
1.2.a OSPFv2, OSPFv3
1.2.b IS-IS
1.2.c PIM
1.2.d FHRP
1.2.d [i] HSRP
1.2.d [ii] VRRP
1.3 Troubleshoot switching protocols
1.3.a STP
1.3.b LACP/port channel
1.3.c FEX, VNTAG
2.0 Troubleshooting Network Virtualization and Automation 13%

2.1 Troubleshoot logical device separation
2.1.a VDC
2.1.b VRF
2.2 Troubleshoot virtual switching technologies
2.3 Troubleshoot configuration profiles
2.3.a Auto-config
2.3.b Port profiles
2.3.c Configuration synchronization
3.0 Troubleshooting Application Centric Infrastructure 13%

3.1 Troubleshoot fabric discovery process
3.2 Troubleshoot VMM domain integration
3.3 Troubleshoot tenant-based policies
3.3.a EPGs
3.3.a [i] Pathing
3.3.a [ii] Domains
3.3.b Contracts
3.3.b [i] Consumer
3.3.b [ii] Providers
3.3.b [iii] Inter-tenant
3.3.c Private networks
3.3.c [i] Enforced/unenforced
3.3.d Bridge domains
3.3.d [i] Unknown unicast settings
3.3.d [ii] ARP settings
3.3.d [iii] Unicast routing
3.4 Troubleshoot external network integration
3.4.a External bridge network
3.4.b External routed network
3.5 Troubleshoot packet flow
3.5.a Unicast
3.5.b Multicast
3.5.c Broadcast
3.5.d Endpoint database
3.6 Troubleshoot security domains and role mapping
3.6.a AAA
3.6.b RBAC
4.0 Troubleshooting Data Center Storage 17%

4.1 Troubleshoot Fibre Channel
4.1.a Switched fabric initialization
4.1.b Fibre Channel buffer credit starvation
4.1.c FCID
4.2 Troubleshoot Fibre Channel protocol services
4.2.a Zoning
4.2.b FCNS
4.2.c VSAN
4.2.d FSPF
4.3 Troubleshoot FCoE
4.3.a Storage VDC
4.3.b FIP
4.3.c FCoE topologies
4.3.d DCB
4.4 Troubleshoot boot from SAN
4.4.a FCoE / Fibre Channel
4.4.b iSCSI
4.4.c Multipath
4.5 Troubleshoot FCoE/FC interface parameters
4.5.a Dedicated and shared mode
4.5.b Port types
4.5.c Port channels, ISL
4.6 Troubleshoot SAN technologies
4.6.a Fabric redundancy
4.6.b NPV, NPIV, FCF
5.0 Troubleshooting Data Center Compute Platforms 21%

5.1 Troubleshoot Cisco computing platforms
5.1.a Stand-alone computing
5.1.b Chassis/blade
5.1.c Modular / server cartridges
5.1.d Server integration
5.2 Troubleshoot hardware interoperability
5.2.a Converged Network Adapters / port expanders
5.2.b Firmware
5.2.c I/O modules / FEX
5.2.d Fabric interconnects
5.3 Troubleshoot packet flow from server to the fabric
5.4 Troubleshoot server abstraction technologies
5.4.a Service profiles
5.4.a [i] Pools
5.4.a [ii] Policies
5.4.a [ii] 1 Connectivity
5.4.a [ii] 2 Placement policy
5.4.a [ii] 3 Remote boot policies
6.0 Troubleshooting Data Center Management and Operations 10%

6.1 Troubleshoot firmware upgrades, packages, and interoperability
6.2 Troubleshoot integration of centralized management
6.3 Troubleshooting data center LAN and SAN security
6.3.a Troubleshoot fabric binding and port security
6.3.b Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
6.3.c Troubleshoot first-hop security
6.3.c [i] Dynamic ARP inspections
6.3.c [ii] DHCP snooping
6.3.c [iii] Unicast RPF
6.3.c [iv] MACsec
6.3.c [v] Port security
6.3.d Troubleshoot CoPP
6.3.e Troubleshoot ACLs
6.4 Troubleshoot data center compute security
6.4.a Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
6.4.b Troubleshoot key management

QUESTION 1 – (Topic 1)
You have a Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect in Fibre Channel end-host mode.
You must check whether all of the Fibre Channel targets are available through the
fabric interconnect at VSAN 200. Which command must you use?
A. show npvflogi-table
B. show flogi-table
C. show flogi database
D. show zoneset active VSAN 200
Answer: A

QUESTION 2 – (Topic 1)
A customer is troubleshooting QoS in a Cisco UCS domain due to high packet drops in the network.
The customer has configured the vNIC and associated QoS policy, and changed the MTU from 1000 to 1200. Packet drops still exist. What is the cause of this issue?
A. The MTU specified here must be greater than the MTU specified in the associated QoS system class.
If this MTU value is less than the MTU value in the QoS system class, packets may be dropped during data transmission.
B. The MTU specified here must be equal to or less than the MTU specified in the associated QoS system class.
If this MTU value exceeds the MTU value in the QoS system class, packets may be dropped during data transmission.
C. The MTU specified here must be less than the MTU specified in the associated QoS system policy.
If this MTU value exceeds the MTU value in the QoS system policy, packets may be not be dropped during data transmission.
D. The MTU must be optimized and should be changed to fc with the CLI command set mtu fc.
Answer: B

QUESTION 3 – (Topic 1)
When a service profile is disassociated from a server, what happens to the identity and
connectivity information for the server?
A. It is cleared and set to the default that was setup initially by the first configuration.
B. It is maintained and can be reused.
C. It is reset to factory defaults.
D. It uses master service profile parameters.
E. It takes parameters of other servers in the service profile.
Answer: C

QUESTION 4 – (Topic 1)
What should you do when you see faults during the initial setup and discovery process?
A. Take note and address the faults.
B. You can safely ignore these faults.
C. Log them and try to address the first one.
D. Reboot until the error messages go away.
Answer: B

QUESTION 5 – (Topic 1)
How long are the LED states saved after a blade is removed from a Cisco UCS chassis?
A. 1 minute
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 30 minutes
E. 60 minutes
Answer: C

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

C2090-305 IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer v9.1

Test information:
Number of questions: 64
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 64%
Languages: English

The IBM Certified Solution Developer - IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer v9.1 exam certifies that the successful candidate has important knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to conduct a baseline assessment of the data/information being analyzed. This included characterizing the data or information condition in terms of completeness, validity, structural integrity, relational integrity, technical standards, and business rule compliance including quality monitoring and information governance.

Section 1 - Environment (9%)
List key components and configuration steps
Given a scenario, describe how to plan for a large data environment
Identify the minimum requirements for installation

Section 2 - Data Setup (9%)
Identify steps necessary to make data sources available for analysis
Given a scenario, describe project activity security

Section 3 - Profiling Process (25%)
Identify the purposes of each analysis
Interpret system flag icons throughout the system
Identify the common steps that are needed to perform data profiling
Given a scenario, describe the process needed to assess and use data profiling results

Section 4 - Data Rules / Monitoring (36%)
Describe the purpose of data rule validation
Given a scenario, describe the process to implement and deploy the data rule
Identify the steps needed to implement data rule monitoring and baselining
Identify the steps needed to perform data rule execution
Describe the purpose and process of exception management (output tables, Data Quality Console)
Identify the steps necessary to deploy and execute a data rule in an external process

Section 5 - Populating / Reporting / Publishing (14%)
Demonstrate how to populate/report/publish
Demonstrate knowledge of content creation and scheduling
Given a scenario, describe the process to deliver outputs to a broad community

Section 6 - Troubleshooting / Tuning (6%)
Given a scenario, demonstrate troubleshooting techniques
Given a scenario, demonstrate system and process tuning techniques

IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere Information Analyzer v9.1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere Information Analyzer v9.1 is a Source System Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Quality Analyst, Data Steward, Data Modeler, Data Architect, ETL Developer, and Data Scientist.

QUESTION 1
What feature permits the addition of data from one or more columns into one column allowing column analysis on this newly formed concatenated column?

A. Virtual table
B. Logical table
C. Virtual column
D. Logical column

Answer: C
Reference:https://www.scribd.com/doc/125259952/IBM-infoSphere-information-analyzer-v8-7-User-guide(page 70)


QUESTION 2
When importing published analysis results into a different Information Analyzer project which two contents are included?

A. Median value
B. Frequency values
C. Data Classification
D. Cardinality Percent
E. Uniqueness Code

Answer: C,D


QUESTION 3
You are searching for an employee named Kristie Jones who has accounts on various applications, in which she has used the first names Kristie, Kristin, and Kristen as her first name.
Which is the correct rule logic for addressing this problem?

A. name like ('KristieTKristinTKristen')[ ]'Jones'
B. name matches (,KristieTKristinTKristen,)[]'Jones,
C. name contains ('KristieTKristinTKristen'^rJones'
D. name matches_regex ('Kristie'l'KristinTKristen^j'Jones'

Answer: D


QUESTION 4
You are working with a System Administrator who must move an Information Analyzer project to a new Information Server environment using the command line tools. You need to ensure that the project is established with the same metadata and reports as in the original environment.
Which parameter must be included to successfully complete the export?

A. -includeCommonMetadata; -includeCommonReports; -includeAIIDataClasses
B. -includeAssignedAssets; -includeProjectReports; -includeAIIDataSources
C. -includeCommonMetadata; -includeReports; -includeAIIDataClasses
D. -includeProjectMetadata; -includelAReports; -includeDependentClasses

Answer: D


Saturday, 20 May 2017

C2090-103 Apache Spark 1.6 Developer

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 120
Required passing score: 65%
Languages: English

This test will certify that the successful candidate has the necessary skills to work with, transform, and act on data at a very large scale. The candidate will be able to build data pipelines and derive viable insights into the data using Apache Spark. The candidate is proficient in using streaming, machine learning, SQL and graph processing on Spark. This candidate may be a member of a Data Scientist team and/or Analytics team and has applied knowledge with deployment architectures and can assist in tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Section 1 - Architecture (12%)
Compare and contrast Spark with Hadoop MapReduce
Explain memory management in Spark
Explain concepts such as master, drivers, executors, stages and tasks
Explain Spark transformations and actions with respect to lazy evaluation
Configure your application to run on a cluster

Section 2 - Performance and Troubleshooting (22%)
Manage partitions to improve RDD performance and apply different partition strategies
Identify what operations cause shuffling
Optimize memory usage with serialization options
Use caching, checkpoint, and persistence in appropriate situations
Debug Spark code
Monitor Spark applications
Manage runtime issues and performance bottlenecks in Spark

Section 3 - Core Skills (48%)
Read/writre data from multiple data sources and file types
Create and work with RDDs and related APIs
Create and work with DataFrames and related APIs
Create Spark config contexts for different requirements
Work with key value pairs and associated Spark APIs for key value pairs
Work with SparkSQL
Define and work with accumulators
Define and work with broadcast variables
Launch applications with spark-submit

Section 4 - Advanced Skills (18%)
Build a pipeline with Streaming, MLLib, SQL, and Graph on Spark
Work with Spark Streaming APIs
Work with SparkML and MLLib APIs
Work with GraphX

IBM Certified Developer - Apache Spark 1.6

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This test will certify that the successful candidate has the necessary skills to work with, transform, and act on data at a very large scale. The candidate will be able to build data pipelines and derive viable insights into the data using Apache Spark. The candidate is proficient in using streaming, machine learning, SQL and graph processing on Spark. This candidate may be a member of a Data Scientist team and/or Analytics team and has applied knowledge with deployment architectures and can assist in tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Read and write Python code
Read and write Scala code
Create and work with RDDs and related APIs
Create and work with DataFrames and related APIs
Create and work with Dstreams and related APIs
Read/writre data from multiple data sources and file types
Read and write SQL statements
Compare and contrast Spark with Hadoop MapReduce
Manage partitions to improve RDD performance and apply different partition strategies
Identify what operations cause shuffling
Optimize memory usage with serialization options
Create Spark config contexts for different requirements
Use caching, checkpoint, and persistence in appropriate situations
Explain memory management in Spark
Work with key value pairs and associated Spark APIs for key value pairs
Define and work with accumulators
Configure your application to run on a cluster
Explain core concepts such as master, drivers, executors, stages and tasks
Debug your spark code
Define and work with broadcast variables
Explain Spark transformations and actions with respect to lazy evaluation
Monitor Spark applications
Launch applications with spark-submit
Manage runtime issues and performance bottlenecks in Spark
Build a pipeline with Streaming, MLLib, SQL, and Graph on Spark
Work with Spark Streaming APIs
Work with SparkML and MLLib APIs
Work with GraphX
Work with SparkSQL

Friday, 12 May 2017

C2090-012 IBM SPSS Modeler Data Analysis for Business Partners v2

Test information:
Number of questions: 25
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 68%
Languages: English, Japanese

Business Understanding (5%)
Review the CRISP methodology

General Operations in Modeler (20%)
Build streams
Run streams
Read different types of files into Modeler

Data Understanding (30%)
Extent of missing data
Outliers
Field distribution and summary statistics
Auto checking for missing and out of bounds data
Bivariate relationships between variables

Data Preparation (40%)
Create new variables with the Derive Node
Create new variables with the Reclassify Node
Combine data files
Restructure data
Aggregate data
Remove duplicates
Sampling cases
Balance data
Data caching
Partitione data
Missing Value replacement

Modeling (5%)
Predictive models
Cluster models
Association models

NOTE: Business partners who take this exam are only expected to familiar with each class of model and the steps that are necessary to prepare the data prior creating the models in the software.

IBM Certified Associate - SPSS Modeler Data Analysis v2

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is designed for Business Partners with a beginning knowledge of IBM SPSS Modeler version 14 or higher working in government, academia, or business who use the IBM SPSS Modeler product to perform data mining activities including data preparation, data understanding, and modeling.

The IBM Certified Associate - SPSS Modeler Data Analysis v2 may utilize the IBM SPSS Modeler product for applications such as fraud detection, customer management and churn, risk management, and so forth.
Question 1:
The optimal binning method in the Binning node uses a Supervisor field to determine the
binning cut points.

A. True
B. False

Answer: A

Question 2:
Which node is used to read data from a comma delimited text file?

A. Var. File
B. Data Collection
C. Fixed File
D. Statistics File

Answer: A

Friday, 14 April 2017

100-105 ICND1 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

Exam Number 100-105 ICND1
Associated Certifications CCENT, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCDA, CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless
Duration 90 Minutes (45-55 questions)
Available Languages English, Japanese
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This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.

Exam Description
The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam (100-105) is a 90-minute, 45–55 question assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification and is a tangible first step in achieving other associate-level certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

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1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%

1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models

1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols

1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network

1.3.a Firewalls
1.3.b Access points
1.3.c Wireless controllers

1.4 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures

1.5 Compare and contrast network topologies

1.5.a Star
1.5.b Mesh
1.5.c Hybrid

1.6 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements

1.7 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems

1.7.a Perform fault isolation and document
1.7.b Resolve or escalate
1.7.c Verify and monitor resolution

1.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting

1.9 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types

1.9.a Unicast
1.9.b Broadcast
1.9.c Multicast

1.10 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing

1.11 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

1.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing

1.13 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration

1.14 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types

1.14.a Global unicast
1.14.b Unique local
1.14.c Link local
1.14.d Multicast
1.14.e Modified EUI 64
1.14.f Autoconfiguration
1.14.g Anycast

2.0 LAN Switching Fundamentals 26%

2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts

2.1.a MAC learning and aging
2.1.b Frame switching
2.1.c Frame flooding
2.1.d MAC address table

2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format

2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)

2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches

2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
2.4.b Default VLAN

2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity

2.5.a Trunk ports
2.5.b 802.1Q
2.5.c Native VLAN
2.6 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
2.6.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
2.6.b LLDP

2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security

2.7.a Static
2.7.b Dynamic
2.7.c Sticky
2.7.d Max MAC addresses
2.7.e Violation actions
2.7.f Err-disable recovery

3.0 Routing Fundamentals 25%

3.1 Describe the routing concepts

3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
3.1.c Frame rewrite

3.2 Interpret the components of routing table

3.2.a Prefix
3.2.b Network mask
3.2.c Next hop
3.2.d Routing protocol code
3.2.e Administrative distance
3.2.f Metric
3.2.g Gateway of last resort

3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources

3.3.a Admin distance

3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing

3.4.a Router on a stick

3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing

3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing

3.6.a Default route
3.6.b Network route
3.6.c Host route
3.6.d Floating static

3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)

4.0 Infrastructure Services 15%

4.1 Describe DNS lookup operation

4.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS

4.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)

4.3.a Server
4.3.b Relay
4.3.c Client

4.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options

4.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues

4.5 Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode

4.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 standard numbered and named access list for routed interfaces

4.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT

4.7.a Static
4.7.b Pool
4.7.c PAT

5.0 Infrastructure Maintenance 14%

5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring using syslog

5.2 Configure and verify device management

5.2.a Backup and restore device configuration
5.2.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP for device discovery
5.2.c Licensing
5.2.d Logging
5.2.e Timezone
5.2.f Loopback

5.3 Configure and verify initial device configuration

5.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening

5.4.a Local authentication
5.4.b Secure password
5.4.c Access to device
5.4.c. [i] Source address
5.4.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
5.4.d Login banner

5.5 Perform device maintenance

5.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
5.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
5.5.c File system management

5.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems

5.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
5.6.b Terminal monitor
5.6.c Log events
QUESTION: No: 1
Which three statements are true about the operation of a full -dupIex Ethernet network? (Choose three.)

A. There are no collisions in full-duplex mode.
B. A dedicated switch port is required for each full-duplex node.
C. Ethernet hub ports are preconfigured for full-duplex mode.
D. In a full -dupIex environment, the host network card must check for the availability of the network media
before transmitting.
E. The host network card and the switch port must be capable of operating in full-duplex mode.

Answer: A, B, E

QUESTION: No: 2
Which OSI layer header contains the address of a destination host that is on another network?

A. application
B. session
C. transport
D. network
E. data link
F. physical

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 3
Which layer of the TCP/IP stack combines the OSI model physical and data link layers?

A. Internet layer
B. transport layer
C. application layer
D. network access layer

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 4
Which protocol uses a connection-oriented service to deliver files between end systems?

A. TFTP
B. DNS
C. FTP
D. SNMP
E. RIP

Answer: C

Saturday, 8 April 2017

P2090-070 IBM Information Management Optim z/OS Technical Mastery Test v1

This proctored technical mastery test examines Optim z/OS knowledge regarding the ability to identify, manage and close sales opportunities.

The test is applicable to sales representatives who demonstrate sales and technical knowledge of the Optim z/OS product and targets the technical sales
professional who can deliver a comprehensive business solution to customers through solution identification, product differentiation, and competitive
positioning.

This technical mastery test meets one of the technical requirements for the IBM Software Value Incentive Program and counts toward your PartnerWorld membership level. It is strongly advised that the candidate complete the recommendededucation prior to attempting this technical mastery test.
Skill name: Information Management Optim z/OS Technical Professional v1 PartnerWorld skill code: 32001013

Test information
Number of questions: 40
Time allowed in minutes: 75
Required passing score: 70%
Languages: English
Proctored

Section 1 -- DATA GROWTH (25%)
Use the BROWSE utility to inspect data
Define an archive criteria
Perform a date-based archive
Perform a restore of archived data

Section 2 -- TEST DATA MANAGEMENT (27.5%)
Define an Access Definition using existing DB2 RI relationships
Define an Optim relationship
Perform an extract
Perform a creation and insert of target tables
Use COMPARE to inspect data
Use the EDIT utility against test data

Section 3 -- DATA PRIVACY SOLUTION (20%)
Create a CONVERT that uses several method for masking data
Preserve referential integrity during CONVERT
Use COMPARE to assure intended results of masking

Section 4 -- COMMON ELEMENTS (22.5%)
Understand the major components of the Optim architecture
Define relationships
Define and review traversal by Access Definition

Section 5 -- INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION, AND SECURITY (5%)
Know the major aspects of installation and security
Know the major aspects of security

QUESTION: No:1
A generic relationship is used between pairs of tables with differing _.

A. base names
B. column names
C. attributes
D. creator IDs

Answer: D


QUESTION: No:2
Which of the following facilities is used to create database objects at a destination without loading data'?

A. Insert
B. Load
C. Create
D. Restore

Answer: C


QUESTION: No:3
What is NOT a function of the Compare component?

A. transform test data to protect privacy
B. compare archived data with current data to evaluate changes
C. identify differences between the contents of two tables
D. analyze differences in data before and after execution of an application

Answer: A


QUESTION: No:4
Which method is NOT a suggested way to examine data in an archive file?

A. Use Optim Browse to examine the archive file contents.
B. Write a custom program using OPTIM's Archive API.
C. Use Optim Open Data Manager (ODM)
D. Use the ISPF Browse facility to examine the contents of the archive file.

Answer: D


QUESTION: No:5
When including Legacy data in Optim processes, which of the following is FALSE?

A. Legacy Tables are supported not only for the Move Process but also for the Archive Process.
B. A Legacy TabIe's structure is specified by identifying a "copybook" or building the equivalent from scratch.
C. "Legacy Tables" includes support for sequential datasets, VSAM, and IMS.
D. A Legacy Table must be associated to a Data Source.

Answer: A


Tuesday, 28 March 2017

C2065-055 IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook v9

Test information:
Number of questions: 61
Time allowed in minutes: 120
Required passing score: 62%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analyst's Notebook v9

This intermediate level certification is intended for professionals who are regular end users of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook v9. A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the product is recommended before attempting this certification. This certification is relevant to national security, law enforcement, military, intelligence agencies and commercial intelligence/fraud/information analysts who actively use the product, as well as researchers and data scientists.

Section 1 Core Application Knowledge (10%)
Understand the key elements of entities and links
Describe the purpose of identities and labels
Describe the difference between data locations
Understand attributes

Section 2 Manual Chart Creation (15%)
Describe the process for building charts
Describe changing entity representations and types
Describe changing link and connection properties
Describe applying standard and custom attributes
Describe the structure of association and timeline charts

Section 3 Import Data (25%)
Identify the different file formats that are supported
Describe how to structure the source data for import
Demonstrate the ability to use Column Actions to standardize data
Identify appropriate import designs
Describe using Assign Columns
Describe how to map data using Date and Time Format
Describe how to resolve warnings and errors

Section 4 Analyze Charts (40%)
Describe the differences amongst analysis functions
Construct a query using Visual Search to identify key data
Describe using the features in List Items
Construct a search using wildcards and regular expressions
Describe how to handle duplicate entities
Discover trends in data using Filters and Histograms
Analyze the role of semantic types
Describe the differences between the centrality measures in Social Network Analysis
Demonstrate how to use and create Conditional Formatting Specifications
Differentiate the purpose of chart layouts
Describe how to use the functions in Find Networks
Describe using analysis attributes

Section 5 Presentation of Analytical Results (10%)
Describe how to prepare charts for presentation
Describe the functionalities of a legend
Understand the different dissemination options
Describe how to define chart security options

IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analyst's Notebook V9
This intermediate level certification is intended for professionals who are regular end users of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook v9. A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the product is recommended before attempting this certification. This certification is relevant to national security, law enforcement, military, intelligence agencies and commercial intelligence/fraud/information analysts who actively use the product, as well as researchers and data scientists.

These professionals typically perform some or all of the following:
- Create association and timeline charts
- Analyze financial and communication data
- Analyze networks to distinguish significant entities
- Deconstruct criminal organization networks
- Apply analytic trade craft
- Import structured data
- Communicate analytical results through presentation charts
- Visualize data content and derive insights from analysis

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Before preparing for this certification, basic understanding of the following is recommended and assumed:
- Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with structured file formats such as .txt, .csv and .xls