Wednesday, 4 October 2017

C2150-632 IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56 Fundamental Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 65%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Associate Administrator - MaaS360 Cloud V10.56

The test consists of 4 sections containing a total of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Setup (21%)
Describe how to setup the MaaS360 portal (e.g. supported OS platforms for MaaS360s, certificate requirements, iOS devices, Windows Phone, OS X (Mac OS), and Windows desktop requirements, etc.)
Select the appropriate MaaS360 portal setup for a given situation (e.g. orient in the portal, enable support for specific platforms, setup certificates, registering accounts for different geographic locations, iOS devices, Windows Phone, OS X (Mac OS), and Windows desktop requirements, content library, etc.)
Describe portal administrator setup (e.g. administrator roles, using active directory, etc.)
Describe the services to be enabled in order to deliver functionalities (e.g. secure mail, secure browser, end-user portal, workplace apps, mobile expense management, etc.)
Explain integrations needed to deliver specific services (e.g. integration with company directory, access to intranet resources, requirements for company email integration, creating a non-local directory user, etc.)

Section 2 - Configuration (33%)
Describe how to create support configurations. (e.g. expense plans, locations, configure privacy, define plan, setup thresholds, specify actions based on a plan, etc.)
Select the appropriate user, device groups, and content management based upon specific criteria (e.g. BYOD vs COPE, local vs directory users, user profiles, appropriate policies, devices native email applications, usage of parameters, etc.)
Explain compliance rule options (e.g. enforcement, compliance, geo-fencing, monitoring, and group-based rules; etc.)
Select appropriate compliance rules for a given situation or need (e.g. setup notifications, use location settings, compliance automatic alerts and actions, etc.)
Use existing device data to generate reports and subscriptions (e.g. scheduling options, reporting options, etc.)
Explain policy options (e.g. MDM, persona policies, default policies, etc.)
Describe enrollment options (e.g. self-enrollment, Apple DEP, local or active directory user, etc.)

Section 3 - Deployment and Management (25%)
Describe application management options (e.g. various platforms, difference between enterprise and public applications, apps settings and policies, etc.)
Demonstrate application management workflow (e.g. upload applications to portal, upgrades, deploy to devices, delete from devices, bundles, featured apps, etc.)
Select the appropriate policy management option(s) for a given situation or need (e.g. modifications, change precedence, assign to different groups, export policies, etc.)
Select proper steps to manage groups (e.g. directory deprovision, editing user directory groups, editing device groups, creation based on advanced searches, etc.)
Select appropriate device management option(s) for a given situation or need (e.g. locate devices, selective wipe, remove controls, etc.)

Section 4 - Troubleshooting (21%)
Explain how to identify problems on devices from the MaaS360 Console (e.g. event logs, enrollment, exception view, check policy is correctly pushed to device, device managed status, etc.)
Demonstrate how to identify problems on MaaS360 managed devices (e.g. enable logging, gathering logs, navigate in MaaS360 agent on the devices, enroll device in MaaS360, etc.)
Explain how to identify problems in the MaaS360 Cloud Extender modules or Mobile Enterprise Gateway using the Console (e.g. identify status, User authentication, User Visibility, exchange active sync, healthcheck alerts, etc.)
Show how to solve identified problems in the MaaS360 Cloud Extender modules or Mobile Enterprise Gateway using the Console (e.g. perform test actions, refresh data, etc.)
Explain how to obtain support from MaaS360 ops team (e.g. methods for obtaining support, collecting logs, etc.)

IBM Certified Associate Administrator - MaaS360 Cloud V10.56

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This entry level certification is intended for administrators who can demonstrate basic support and technical knowledge of IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56, including implementation and management.
Overall, these administrators are familiar with product functionality. They setup, configure, deploy, manage and troubleshoot this software.
The key areas of competency are:
- Describe IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56 architecture and components.
- Use IBM MaaS360 Console to configure and administer the IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56 environment.

- Perform troubleshooting for IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56

To attain the IBM Certified Associate Administrator - MaaS360 Cloud V10.56 certification, candidates must pass 1 test. To prepare for the test, it is recommended to refer to the job role description and recommended prerequisite skills, and click the link to the test below to refer to the test objectives and the test preparation tab.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Understanding of basic system architecture design
Ability to navigate in the MaaS360 Console
Working knowledge of:
regular expressions
device usage and mobile device platforms
Active Directory, Exchange Server, structural components of the MaaS360 Console

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:
Click on the link(s) below to see test details, test objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

Test C2150-632 - IBM MaaS360 Cloud V10.56 Fundamental Administration

Friday, 1 September 2017

70-774 Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning

Published: February 14, 2017
Languages: English
Audiences: Data scientists
Technology: Azure Machine Learning, Bot Framework, Cognitive Services
Credit toward certification: MCSE

Skills measured
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Prepare Data for Analysis in Azure Machine Learning and Export from Azure Machine Learning
Import and export data to and from Azure Machine Learning
Import and export data to and from Azure Blob storage, import and export data to and from Azure SQL Database, import and export data via Hive Queries, import data from a website, import data from on-premises SQL
Explore and summarize data
Create univariate summaries, create multivariate summaries, visualize univariate distributions, use existing Microsoft R or Python notebooks for custom summaries and custom visualizations, use zip archives to import external packages for R or Python
Cleanse data for Azure Machine Learning
Apply filters to limit a dataset to the desired rows, identify and address missing data, identify and address outliers, remove columns and rows of datasets
Perform feature engineering
Merge multiple datasets by rows or columns into a single dataset by columns, merge multiple datasets by rows or columns into a single dataset by rows, add columns that are combinations of other columns, manually select and construct features for model estimation, automatically select and construct features for model estimation, reduce dimensions of data through principal component analysis (PCA), manage variable metadata, select standardized variables based on planned analysis

Develop Machine Learning Models
Select an appropriate algorithm or method
Select an appropriate algorithm for predicting continuous label data, select an appropriate algorithm for supervised versus unsupervised scenarios, identify when to select R versus Python notebooks, identify an appropriate algorithm for grouping unlabeled data, identify an appropriate algorithm for classifying label data, select an appropriate ensemble
Initialize and train appropriate models
Tune hyperparameters manually; tune hyperparameters automatically; split data into training and testing datasets, including using routines for cross-validation; build an ensemble using the stacking method
Validate models
Score and evaluate models, select appropriate evaluation metrics for clustering, select appropriate evaluation metrics for classification, select appropriate evaluation metrics for regression, use evaluation metrics to choose between Machine Learning models, compare ensemble metrics against base models

Operationalize and Manage Azure Machine Learning Services
Deploy models using Azure Machine Learning
Publish a model developed inside Azure Machine Learning, publish an externally developed scoring function using an Azure Machine Learning package, use web service parameters, create and publish a recommendation model, create and publish a language understanding model
Manage Azure Machine Learning projects and workspaces
Create projects and experiments, add assets to a project, create new workspaces, invite users to a workspace, switch between different workspaces, create a Jupyter notebook that references an intermediate dataset
Consume Azure Machine Learning models
Connect to a published Machine Learning web service, consume a published Machine Learning model programmatically using a batch execution service, consume a published Machine Learning model programmatically using a request response service, interact with a published Machine Learning model using Microsoft Excel, publish models to the marketplace
Consume exemplar Cognitive Services APIs
Consume Vision APIs to process images, consume Language APIs to process text, consume Knowledge APIs to create recommendations

Use Other Services for Machine Learning
Build and use neural networks with the Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit
Use N-series VMs for GPU acceleration, build and train a three-layer feed forward neural network, determine when to implement a neural network
Streamline development by using existing resources
Clone template experiments from Cortana Intelligence Gallery, use Cortana Intelligence Quick Start to deploy resources, use a data science VM for streamlined development
Perform data sciences at scale by using HDInsights
Deploy the appropriate type of HDI cluster, perform exploratory data analysis by using Spark SQL, build and use Machine Learning models with Spark on HDI, build and use Machine Learning models using MapReduce, build and use Machine Learning models using Microsoft R Server
Perform database analytics by using SQL Server R Services on Azure
Deploy a SQL Server 2016 Azure VM, configure SQL Server to allow execution of R scripts, execute R scripts inside T-SQL statements
QUESTION 1
You are building an Azure Machine Learning Solution for an Online retailer.
When a customer selects a product, you need to recommend products that the customer might like to purchase at the same time. The recommendation should be based on what other customers purchased the same product.
Which model should you use?

A. Collaborative Filtering
B. Boosted Decision Tree Regression Model
C. Two-Class boosted decision tree
D. K-Means Clustering

Answer: A


QUESTION 2
You are analyzing taxi trips in New York City. You leverage the Azure Data Factory to create data pipelines and to orchestrate data movement.
You plan to develop a predictive model for 170 million rows (37 GB) of raw data in Apache Hive by using Microsoft R Serve to identify which factors contributes to the passenger tipping behavior.
All of the platforms that are used for the analysis are the same. Each worker node has eight processor cores and 28 GB Of memory.
Which type of Azure HDInsight cluster should you use to produce results as quickly as possible?

A. Hadoop
B. HBase
C. Interactive Hive
D. Spark

Answer: A


QUESTION 3
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same Scenario.
Each question I the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution while others might not have correct solution.
Start of repeated Scenario:
A Travel agency named Margie’s Travel sells airline tickets to customers in the United States.
Margie’s Travel wants you to provide insights and predictions on flight delays. The agency is considering implementing a system that will communicate to its customers as the flight departure near about possible delays due to weather conditions.
The flight data contains the following attributes:
* DepartureDate: The departure date aggregated at a per hour granularity.
* Carrier: The code assigned by the IATA and commonly used to identify a carrier.
* OriginAirportID: An identification number assigned by the USDOT to identify a unique airport (the flight’s Origin)
* DestAirportID: The departure delay in minutes.
*DepDet30: A Boolean value indicating whether the departure was delayed by 30 minutes or more ( a value of 1 indicates that the departure was delayed by 30 minutes or more)
The weather data contains the following Attributes: AirportID, ReadingDate (YYYY/MM/DD HH), SKYConditionVisibility, WeatherType, Windspeed, StationPressure, PressureChange and HourlyPrecip.
End of repeated Scenario:
You plan to predict flight delays that are 30 minutes or more.
You need to build a training model that accurately fits the data. The solution must minimize over fitting and minimize data leakage. Which attribute should you remove?

A. OriginAirportID
B. DepDel
C. DepDel30
D. Carrier
E. DestAirportID

Answer: B

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Exam 70-694 Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps

Published: January 8, 2015
Languages: English
Audiences: IT professionals
Technology: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Intune
Credit toward certification: MCP

Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam. View video tutorials about the variety of question types on Microsoft exams.

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Plan app virtualization (27%)
Design an app distribution strategy
Design considerations, including impact on clients, offline access, deployment infrastructure, and remote locations; plan for updates to apps
Plan and implement app compatibility
Configure and implement Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit; planning considerations, including Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), client Hyper-V, and Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT); plan for application version co-existence
Update apps in desktop images
Configure online servicing, apply patches offline, configure offline virtual machine (VM) servicing, update Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) task sequences

Implement app virtualization (25%)
Configure App-V
Configure a new application, configure a Connection Group, configure App-V reporting on the client, create a report for App-V
Deploy App-V clients
Install and test the App-V client; configure the App-V client; configure the App-V client, by using Group Policy
Configure apps sequencing
Install the App-V Sequencer, deploy sequenced apps, update sequenced apps, publish Office 2013 and Sequencing Add-On for Word 2013, deploy connected apps

Plan and implement virtual desktops (21%)
Plan for pooled and personal desktops
Planning considerations, including shared storage, network, Storage Spaces, and scale-out file servers; plan capacity
Implement virtual desktop collections
Configure collections type, VM creation, and user assignments; configure client settings; configure Active Directory permissions
Plan and implement Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Install and configure Remote Desktop Session Host, install and configure the Remote Desktop Web Access (RD Web Access) role, configure the Remote Desktop Connection Broker (RD Connection Broker) for the Remote Desktop Session Host, perform capacity analysis
Create and configure remote applications
Prepare Remote Desktop Session Hosts for application installation; configure RemoteApp properties; create a RemoteApp distribution file (MSI or RDP); sign packages with certificates; implement application version co-existence, by using RD Web Access; configure file extension associations
Deploy and manage remote applications
Configure RemoteApp and Desktop Connections settings, configure GPOs for signed packages, configure RemoteApp for Hyper-V, export and import RemoteApp configurations, deploy a RemoteApp distribution file (MSI or RDP)

Plan and implement business continuity for virtualized apps (27%)
Plan and implement a resilient Remote Desktop infrastructure
Design highly available RD Web Access, RD Connection Broker, and Remote Desktop Gateway; perform backup and recovery of the Remote Desktop Licensing server; configure VM or dedicated farm redirection
Plan and implement business continuity for virtual desktops
Design and implement Hyper-V Replica with Hyper-V Replica Broker, design and implement business continuity for personal and shared desktop collections
Plan and implement a resilient virtual app delivery infrastructure
Plan and implement highly available App-V data store and management server; implement pre-populated/shared cache App-V functionality for the VDI environment; implement highly available content share; implement a branch office strategy, using App-V; manage VM backups

QUESTION 1
You need to meet the application requirements for Server1 and Server2.
What are two possible ways to achieve this goal? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.

A. Create a selection profile.
B. Create a deployment database.
C. Create a linked deployment share.
D. Modify the deployment share properties.
E. Create a new image group.

Correct  Click here to view the answers
Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 2
Which software should you install on Server2 to support the planned changes?

A. SQL Server 2012 Express
B. WDS
C. Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)
D. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

Correct  Click here to view the answers

Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 3
You need to meet the application requirements for the client computers of the managers.
What should you do?

A. Create a customization file named Custom.msp. Copy Custom.msp to \\Server4 \Software\Updates. Run \\Server4\Software\Setup.exe without specifying any parameters.
B. Create a customization file named Custom.xml. Copy Custom.xml to \\Server4 \Software\Proplus.ww. Run \\Server4\Software\Setup.exe without specifying any parameters.
C. Create a customization file named Custom.xml. Copy Custom.xml to \\Server4 \Software\Updates. Run \\Server4\Software\Setup.exe without specifying any parameters.
D. Create a customization file named Answer.xml. Copy Answer.xml to the managers' computers. Run \\Server4\Software\Setup.exe and specify the /admin parameter.

Correct  Click here to view the answers

Explanation/Reference:

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

C2090-635 IBM Cognos 10 BI OLAP Developer

Test information:
Number of questions: 65
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 76%
Languages: English, Japanese

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced Developer - Risk Information Governance for BI
IBM Certified Solution Expert - Cognos BI
IBM Certified Developer - Cognos 10 BI OLAP Models

The Cognos 10 BI OLAP Developer exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

Transformer Basics (5%)
Describe the Transformer development process

Data Sources (12%)
Identify data sources for use in Transformer
Describe the use of multiple data sources
Describe uniqueness

Model Creation (17%)
Describe the process to build a basic Transformer model
Describe the implementation of a time dimension
Describe how to make data available in the Cognos 10 studios

Model Key Performance Measures (12%)
Differentiate between measures
Describe the use of measures

Security (12%)
Describe the IBM Cognos 10 security environment
Describe how to secure a PowerCube

PowerCube Content Customization (20%)
Define techniques to customize dimensions
Describe the process to customize PowerCube content

Maintenance and Advanced Techniques (22%)
Describe techniques for model maintenance
Describe how to update published PowerCubes and PowerCube connections
Identify ways to trouble shoot issues
Identify considerations for optimization
Describe changes that impact MUNs

QUESTION 1
What should a developer do if some levels appear red after validating the model using Show Scope?

A. Ensure the level exists in the data source.
B. Specify a valid relationship between the level and the data source.
C. Re-attach the categories in the Dimension Diagram.
D. Apply unique move to the level and regenerate the categories.

Answer: B


QUESTION 2
When measures are calculated after rollup, when are the calculations performed?

A. Before time state rollup takes place.
B. After allocated measures are calculated.
C. Before regular rollup takes place on all measures.
D. After relative time calculations.

Answer: B


QUESTION 3
What objects can be created within the Cognos Namespace?

A. Roles and users
B. Groups and roles
C. Groups and users
D. Members

Answer: B


QUESTION 4
Transformer is unable to locate one of the source files for a data source in the model, and
the model update fails. Which type of files can be used to restart the processing at the point of failure?

A. .py?
B. .qy?
C. .mdl
D. .mdx

Answer: B

Thursday, 6 July 2017

RC0-903 CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam

Exam Codes RC0-903
Launch Date July 7, 2016
Eligibility Candidates MUST have:

An active A+ CE certification earned by passing exams from the 800-series or earlier.

Received an email from CompTIA containing a Private Access Code (PAC).

Exam Description The CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam covers these domains:
1.0 Mobile Devices (6% of total)
2.0 Windows Operating Systems (20% of total)
3.0 Other Operating Systems and Technologies (11% of total)
4.0 Troubleshooting (Hardware/Software) (59% of total)
5.0 Operational Procedures (4% of total)

Recertification Exam Objectives Download
Number of Questions 50
Type of Questions Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response)
Length of Test 75 Minutes
Passing Score 700 (on a scale of 900)
Delivery Non-proctored Pearson IBT
CEU Impact

Only candidates with an active A+ CE certification will receive CEU credit.
Passing the exam will automatically renew your existing A+ CE. Please allow 1-3 days for your record to be updated.

Introduction The CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam is one way for CompTIA A+ certified professionals to keep their A+ certification active. A CompTIA A+ certification earned on or after January 1, 2011 is valid for three years from the date the certification was earned. The certification must be renewed within three years in order for the individual to remain certified. To remain certified, individuals may:
 Re-take (and pass) both of the current certification exams (220-901 and 220-902)
 Participate in continuing education activities
 Take (and pass) the A+ re-certification exam (RC0-903) The CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam RC0-903 bridges the competencies measured by the A+ 800 series (220-801 and 220-802) and the 900 series (220-901 and 220-902). The exam (RC0-903) blueprint includes the objectives new to the 900 series and also assesses the highest weighted competencies that appear on both sets of exams
(i.e., the knowledge and skills rated by SMEs as most relevant for on - the - job performance). NOTE: Availability of RC0-903 is LIMITED TO THOSE who have kept their A+ certification active and have not taken and passed the current 900 series exams.

CompTIA A+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives. The following CompTIA A+ Recertification RC0-903 exam objectives result from subject matter expert workshops and industry - wide survey results regarding the skills and knowledge required of an entry - level IT technical support
professional.

This examination blueprint includes domain weighting, test objectives, and example content. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all the content of this examination.
Candidates are encouraged to use this document to guide their studies. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented. The CompTIA A+
RC0-903 exam is based on these objectives.

QUESTION 1 – (Topic 1)
A user reports that the cursor jumps to random screen locations when typing on a laptop computer. Which of the following devices is MOST likely causing this?
A. The touchpad
B. The mouse wheel
C. The multimedia keys
D. The digitizer
Answer: A

QUESTION 2 – (Topic 1)
Which of the following would need to be enabled on a mobile phone to share its Internet connection with multiple devices simultaneously?
A. NFC
B. Bluetooth
C. Hotspot
D. Tethering
Answer: C

QUESTION 3 – (Topic 1)
A customer asks a technician for a device that has the capability to easily connect a laptop to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and charge the battery. Which of the following devices should the technician recommend to the customer?
A. Lightning
B. KVM switch
C. USB 3.0
D. Docking station
Answer: D


Friday, 16 June 2017

C2090-461 IBM InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1

Test information:
Number of questions: 34
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 61%
Languages: English

This certification exam certifies that the successful candidate has important knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, administer and maintain an IBM InfoSphere Optim Solutions v9.1.

This includes:
* product installation and configuration
* Optim Core Functionality
* LUA
* Optim Search
* Masking on Demand
* Service on Demand
* New Database features and functionality
* performance and tuning

The person performing these functions is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Section 1 - Installation and Configuration (29%)
Optim Architecture
Operating Systems / Hardware Support
Database Support
New or additional components (Optim Manager, Optim Designer, self-service and Optim Search, UDFs)
Masking on Demand
Establishing Environments
Optim Directories (location, numbers, owners)
Confirming installation pre-reqs
Physical installations (locations, what to separate, manager, where things exist)
Archive / Extract Maintenance
File location / sub-systems (BigData enhancements)
File naming / sizing

Section 2 - Optim Core Functionality (35%)
Archiving
File and Directory Maintenance
Search
Test Data Management
Using the Designer interface
Creating access definitions, table maps, column maps, services
Creating Optim relationships, aliases, data sources (discovery)
Using Optim Manager
Data Privacy Providers (when to use which ones)

Section 3 - Advanced Topics (29%)
LUA
Optim Search
Masking on Demand
Service on Demand
New Database Features/functionality (Netezza, loaders, teradata)

Section 4 - Performance and Troubleshooting (6%)
Log and Trace Files

IBM Certified Specialist - InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification exam certifies that the successful candidate has important knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, administer and maintain an IBM InfoSphere Optim Solutions v9.1.

This includes:
* product installation and configuration
* Optim Core Functionality
* LUA
* Optim Search
* Masking on Demand
* Service on Demand
* New Database features and functionality
* performance and tuning

The person performing these functions is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Hands-on experience with installing, configuring and using InfoSphere Optim on Distributed Systems

QUESTION 1
Considering best practices and Optim Access Definitions, which statement is FALSE?

A. Optim Classic interface would be used to define the Optionl and Option2 for my archive Access
Definition.
B. All tables included in an Access Definition that was created in Optim Designer must be in the
same DBAIias.
C. One can copy an Access Definition from one folder to another in Optim Designer and the
Wizard will require you to rename it.
D. A reference table can easily be changed to a related table in Optim Designer, however, one
should then verify the entire process by viewing Show Steps.

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
In order to consistently mask a credit card number, which option should be used?

A. TRANS CCN
B. TRANS CCN ('=n CREDITCARD')
C. SUBSTR(CREDITCARD. 1. 12) || SEQ(1111.1)
D. There is no reason to mask the credit card number as long as you mask the name.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Friday, 9 June 2017

1Z0-468 Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Essentials

Duration: 120 minutes
Number of Questions: 76
Passing Score: 62%
View passing score policy
Validated Against:
Format: Multiple Choice

Cloud Application Foundation (CAF) Fundamentals
Describe Cloud Application Foundation concepts
Identify components of WebLogic Suite
Identify differences between WebLogic Server (WLS) SE, EE & Suite
Describe the problem domain of Coherence with WLS
Describe Oracle Cloud Computing business drivers
Describe Virtual Assembly Builder Studio features
Describe supported and custom Appliances for Virtual Assemblies
Describe ActiveCache (WLS and Coherence)

Coherence Development Fundamentals
Describe Use Cases for Coherence
Deploy the correct Cache Topologies
Understand how Coherence Clustering works
Describe how parititioning works in Coherence
Describe client types and usage
Describe POF and other models of Object Serialization
Understand how to configure different cache topologies and services
Understand basic Coherence key-based APIs
Integrate with a datasource

Advanced Coherence Development Topics
Create indexes to optimize filters
Describe a service
Describe when you would use Elastic Data
Perform a map-reduce operation
Explain advanced capabilities like eventing and processing to customer
Configure and use a Near Cache or Continuous Query Cache
Configure operational features like Quorum and Service Guardian
Perform concurrent operations against a cache
Integrate with TopLink Grid
Pre-load a cache
Write Coherence queries

Deploying and Debugging a Coherence Application
Configure a set of proxies
Architect a Coherence client tier
Apply best practices for performance tuning
Plan Capacity for a Coherence deployment
Debug network issues in Coherence deployments
Tune and size Coherence JVMs
Describe how to run a Coherence application
Debug a basic Coherence problem
Collect information for advanced Coherence troubleshooting
Explain how Oracle Enterprise Manager integrates with Coherence
Apply the Production Checklist

Monitoring and Managing WebLogic Server with Oracle Enterprise Manager
Describe the architecture and components within Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
Utilize the three primary functional areas that are addressed by Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control in regards to WLS management
Configure Enterprise Manager with WLS
Explain how to position WebLogic Management Pack EE
Configure Oracle Enterprise Manager to provide full stack visibility and application performance management for WLS
Explain how Java Virtual Machine (JVM) diagnostics provides full cross-tier diagnostics in production environments and why it is important
Configure Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control to provide WLS patch automation
Utilize Oracle Enterprise Manager for lifecycle management (i.e. provisioning and cloning of WLS domains and Java applications)
Utilize the user experience management features provided by Oracle Enterprise Manager Real User Experience Insight
Describe the primary critical use cases for Oracle Enterprise Manager Business Transaction Management for WLS
Explain the key challenges that Oracle Enterprise Manager addresses with its configuration management features

Java VM
Explain the basics of Java VM
Explain the differences between HotSpot VM and Jrockit VM
Troubleshoot common performance problems
Describe different garbage collection schemes
Describe different VM tuning options
Utilize performance monitoring and profiling using JVM command line tools
Utilize advanced real-time performance monitoring, profiling and troubleshooting using Java Mission Control
Utilize Back-in-time analysis and troubleshooting using Java Flight Recorder
Design for Java application performance

Virtual Assembly Builder
Explain the business and IT challenges Virtual Assembly Builder helps with
Explain the advantages of assemblies over standalone VM templates
Create appliances and multi-tier assemblies
Customize an assembly at deployment time
Setup Virtual Assembly Builder Deployer and deploy a multi-tier assembly

Web Tier
Explain the basics of HTTP Server and Traffic Director
Design and configure Reverse Proxy with HTTP Server and Traffic Director
Secure HTTP Server and Traffic Director Environments
Perform basic troubleshooting of HTTP Server and Traffic Director


QUESTION 1
Which two mechanisms are explicitly monitored to determine death of a cluster member? (Choose two.)

A. garbage collection
B. stuck threads
C. heartbeats
D. TCP socket connections

Answer: C,D

Explanation:
Explanation
Death detection works by creating a ring of TCP connections between all cluster members.
TCP communication is sent on the same port that is used for cluster UDP communication.
Each cluster member issues a unicast heartbeat, and the most senior cluster member issues the cluster heartbeat,
which is a broadcast message. Each cluster member uses the TCP connection to detectthe death of another node
within the heartbeat interval. Death detection is enabled by default and is configured within the <tcp-ring-listener> element.


QUESTION 2
Which is a valid reason for using Coherence Elastic Data?

A. You want to cache more that the total amount of RAM on your systems.
B. You want to extend your cluster across a WAN.
C. Data must be persisted to disk to ensure fault tolerance.
D. You want to store data on very large heaps.

Answer: A

Explanation:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/tutorials/tutorials-1694910.pdf


QUESTION 3
Which configuration file must a user edit to configure Oracle HTTP Server?

A. httpd.conf
B. obj.conf
C. workers.properties
D. magnus.conf
E. oraclehttp.conf

Answer: A


QUESTION 4
You are doing capacity planning for a Coherence application with one distributed cache (dcache), and one replicated cache (rcache). You have one index on dcache, and dcache has backup_count=1. Your requirement is that you must be able to tolerate one machine failure with no loss of data. You have three machines, each with 4 JVMs GB.
What three factors do you take into consideration in case of machine failure? (Choose three.)

A. Each cache server will be responsible for more primary and backup data from dcache.
B. The size of index data in each cache server is likely to grow.
C. The size of rcache on each node will grow.
D. Updates to rcache will result in more network traffic per machine.
E. Updates to dcache will result in more network traffic per machine.

Answer: A,B,E

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

Monday, 10 April 2017

Exam MB2-715 Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer engagement Online Deployment

Published: February 24, 2017
Languages: English
Audiences: IT professionals, Developers
Technology: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise
Credit toward certification: Specialist

Skills measured
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Create a Customer Organizational Structure (25% - 30%)
Support the Microsoft Dynamics 365 client environment
Validate minimum browser requirements for devices utilizing the web interface to access Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensure client devices meet the minimum hardware specifications, support outlook integration by using Outlook or Outlook with Dynamics 365 App for Outlook installed, manage phone and tablet client environments
Deploy Microsoft Dynamics
Determine the proper edition of Microsoft Dynamics 365 suited for the client; determine the proper pricing, packaging, and subscription model based on the needs of the organizational environment; create a deployment plan to meet organizational considerations
Import data into the Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment
Design a data import plan, import data through supported methodologies, upload data from on-premises to Azure, manage large volume migrations with the Data Loader service
Manage the Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment
Sign-up and cancel subscriptions, manage users, configure SSO and AD synchronization within hybrid environments with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), configure administrative access, assign roles

Administer the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Environment (25% - 30%)

Deploy instances
Deploy appropriate number and types of instances for designated environments, deploy sandbox and production instances, configure and edit instance properties
Manage instances
Switch an instance, reset an instance, delete an instance, copy an instance, manage regions and multiple tenant environments, manage storage and resources, manage administrative email notifications
Manage updates
Design a Microsoft Dynamics 365 update policy; review, approve, and skip updates; schedule updates

Integrate Microsoft Dynamics with Other Applications (20% - 25%)
Integrate Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive with Microsoft Dynamics
Configure Exchange server synchronization for incoming and outgoing traffic, manage folder based tracking flows, manage SharePoint integration, enable OneDrive for Business, configure control access and folder structure for SharePoint
Integrate other Microsoft Online Business Solutions with Microsoft Dynamics
Manage OneNote integration, manage Microsoft Social Engagement integration, manage Yammer integration, manage workspace collaboration with Office 365 Groups, manage and configure Delve integration
Integrate customized and third party applications with Microsoft Dynamics
Configure and manage app modules, create customized function apps with App Designer, create site maps by using Design App Mapper, obtain access to additional apps through App Source and Power Apps

Manage Microsoft Outlook and Mobile Environments (25% - 30%)

Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Outlook
Manage supported environments for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Outlook, deploy Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Outlook through multiple methods, configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Outlook to connect to multiple instances, configure synchronized fields, perform basic functions using the Microsoft Dynamics 365 App for Outlook interface
Manage and configure mobile apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 for phones express and newer Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Phones and Tablets, configure entities and security privileges, manage CRM forms and dashboards
QUESTION: No: 1
You are the system administrator at your organization.
You need to quickly synchronize all customizations from your synchronizing the data.
What should you perform to accomplish this goal?

A. a clone
B. a switch
C. a full copy
D. a minimal copy

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 2
You are a system administrator at Contoso. Inc.
You need to ensure that only system administrators and system customizers
What is likely the cause of this issue?

A. Your instance is being upgraded.
B. Your storage limit was reached.
C. Your instance is in Administration mode.
D. Your instance has been reset

Answer: A


QUESTION: No: 3
You are a system administrator using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
You received an email informing you that you need to schedule the December 2016 update:
however, you skipped the June 2016 update.
Which of the following is true?

A. You can schedule the December 2016 update without scheduling the June 2016 update.
B. You can skip both updates and schedule all to be completed when the June 2017 update is available.
C. You must schedule the June 2016 update before you can schedule the December 2016 update.
D. You can schedule both updates to be completed at the same time.

Answer: B


QUESTION: No: 4
You are the system administrator for an organization that has a Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment
hosted in country/region I.
Your organization just acquired a new company in country/region 2.
You need to ensure that the instance created for the users of the acquired company does not share
storage space with all of your current instances.
What should you create to accomplish this goal?

A. a new production instance in country/region 1 on your existing tenant
B. a new production instance in a new tenant in country/region 2
C. a new sandbox instance in country/region 2 on your existing tenant
D. a new production instance in country/region 2 on your existing tenant

Answer: D

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

C2040-922 Developing IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.2 Applications: Advanced XPage Design Exam

Test information:
Number of questions: 32
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 75%
Languages: English, Japanese

Note: There are 32 scored items and 1 unscored items.
Exam 922: Developing IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.2 Applications: Advanced XPage Design

Description: Covers advanced XPage design in IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.2 applications as it relates to these competency areas:
Building themes
Extending the data sources
Optimizing, troubleshooting and localization
Using advanced Dojo controls
Using Server-side JavaScript
Using XPages for mobile user interfaces
Working with Java

Building themes
Using/modifying themes to set control properties
Working with predefined CSS frameworks (themes)

Extending the data sources
Using relational data sources
Working with programmable data sources

Optimizing, troubleshooting and localization
Approaches to debugging XPages applications
Localizing XPages for other languages
Understanding optimization practices
Understanding the relationship between coding and performance

Using advanced Dojo controls
Adding dijits to your XPage
Parsing JSON
Understanding the Dojo toolkit
Understanding the functions/features of dijits
Using custom built Dojo controls

Using Server-side JavaScript
Calling Server-side JavaScript from Client-side JavaScript
Understand the benefits of using Server-side JavaScript
Using Server-side JavaScript libraries

Using XPages for mobile user interfaces
Integrating additional packages into Designer for Mobile Apps
Rendering elements dependent on user device
Understanding limitations inherent to mobile UIs

Working with Java
Extending the XPage application programming interface (API)
Understanding Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and its relationship with XPages
Working with managed beans
Working with the Java perspective
IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is for experienced Domino 8 system administrators or system administrators new to Domino and who need to plan, install, set up, and manage Lotus Domino 8.5 servers and users, including configuring Domino Web servers. The IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 should be able to perform tasks associated with the IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5, and demonstrate knowledge of Domino Web server administration including configuring Web protocols (HTTP, LDAP, IMAP, and others), understanding HTTP rules and how they effect Web traffic, and configuring Internet certificates (SSL).

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Domino and DB2 Integration
Installation and configuration
Mail and messaging
Management and maintenance
Management of servers
Defining Domino attributes
Understanding, configuring, and managing security
IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5
Job Role Description / Target Audience

This certification is for experienced Notes Domino 8.5 application developers who can demonstrate competency in building and maintaining Domino 8.5 applications with LotusScript, JavaScript, or Web Services, or can build and deploy composite applications with Notes Domino 8.5.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 should be able to demonstrate the skills required to effectively build and maintain Domino 8.5 applications with the application of commensurate knowledge and skills in one of three areas : LotusScript, JavaScript, or Web Services or effectively build and deploy Composite Applications with Notes Domino 8.5.

LotusScript Knowledge and Skill Areas :
Programming Concepts
Application Architecture and Performance competencies
Back-end LotusScript Competencies
User Interface Competencies

JavaScript Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Core JavaScript Skills
Use JavaScipt in Documents and Forms
Use JavaScript in Navigation and the User Interface
Use JavaScript in Notes/Domino Input
Use JavaScript in Notes/Domino Processing and Validation
Use JavaScript in the Notes/Domino Environment

Web Services Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Web services design and architecture
Web services in Domino Designer
Role of WSDL file in a Web service
Role of SOAP in a Web service
Web services using LotusScript

Composite Applications Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Composite Applications design and architecture
Building Composite Applications for Lotus Notes
Deploying Composite Applications in Notes/Domino



QUESTION 1
Jo wants to make a configurable list of countries available to the client side JavaScript of her
XPage for use in various different fields on the web page. What would be the most efficient
approach?

A. Add an @DbColumn to a server side script library to look up the country list in each place it is required
B. Perform an AJAX request to get the country list from another XPage when it is required using dojo.xhrGet
C. Use the Output Script control to create a global Client Side JavaScript object to reference when the list is required
D. Add a @Decorum to a client side script library to look up the country list in each place it is required

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Aaron has created an XPages application that has a couple of XPages to surface the same data to
two different application roles in two completely different user interfaces. Each role can manipulate
parts of the data, but in both cases, the data must adhere to the same business logic and rules.
What would be the best way for Aaron to implement the same business logic in each XPage?

A. Create a common Client-Side JavaScript Library for the XPages to share that the user interface
can use to execute the business logic
B. Use a series of Custom Controls to hold the business logic and share them amongst the XPages
C. Create a common Server-Side JavaScript Library for the XPages to share that the user
interface can use to execute the business logic
D. The user interface and the business logic in an XPage can not easily be separated and must be
maintained in each XPage

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Elizabeth needs to parse the contents of a web page held on a remote server into an
applicationScope variable via the server side onclick event of a button using Server Side
JavaScript. How would she do this?

A. It is not possible to perform network operations from Server Side JavaScript
B. Create a new Java class to perform the operation in a Java Script Library and call it from the
onclick event of the button.
C. Create a new Java class to perform the operation in a Java Agent and call it from the onclick
event of the button.
D. Create a new Java class to perform the operation in the WebContent\WEB-INF\src folder via
the Package Explorer and call it from the onclick
event of the button.

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Rick creates a Server-Side JavaScript library, and defines a few global variables at the beginning
of the library. The JavaScript in his XPage and in the JavaScript library modify those global
variables. The server the application runs on is heavily used, and the application settings are set
to Keep Pages on Disk for best scalability. When the application executes, what is likely to
happen?

A. The application will perform as expected.
B. The application will generate an error because you can not declare global Server-Side
JavaScript variables
C. The application will run, but the values of the globally defined variables may be lost when the
server's JVM garbage collects variables, causing
unexpected results.
D. The application will run, but every partial or full refresh will reset the values of the global
variables when it reloads the Server-Side JavaScript library.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Monday, 20 February 2017

C2040-410 IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development B

Test information:
Number of questions: 58
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 65%
Languages: English, Japanese

Exam 409: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development A

Exam Type: Multiple Choice
Description: Covers IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition material as it relates to these competency areas:

Extension Library
Use tree nodes and navigator controls
Work with the Application Layout Control
Work with the Data View Control
Work with the Dialog Controls
Work with the Dynamic Content Controls
Work with the Dynamic View Panel Control
Work with the Form Table Control
Work with the In-Place Form Control
Work with the Rest Service Control
Work with the Mobile Controls
Use the Dojo Form Input Controls and Effects

Programming
Create and update calendar events with the Calendar Classes
Sending mail messages
Understand base syntax of Formula Language
Understand the Java Domino classes
Understand server-side JavaScript Domino classes
Understand base syntax of IBM LotusScript
Understand compute with form
Understand data types
Understand DXL
Understand Java Heap
Understand thread safety
Use scoped variables
Use URL commands for web applications
Utilize HTML and attributes
Work with @Commands
Work with @Functions
Work with MIME entities

XPages
Work with custom controls
Define data sources and data binding
Design an XPage
Work with XPages Source Editor
Include resources on an XPage
Work with multiple data sources in XPages and custom controls
Run an existing agent and Web Query Save Agents from an XPage
Understand control properties
Understand editable areas and facets
Understand JSF lifecycle
Understand Partial Refresh
Use core and container controls
Use the All Properties on any control
Validate an XPage and error message controls
Work with event handlers in XPages
Work with expression language
Work with server-side XPages global objects and classes
Work with the XSP client-side object
Work with XPiNC
Work with the XPage application configuration files
Implement a Managed Bean

IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0
Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is for experienced IBM Domino system administrators who need to plan, install, set up, and manage IBM Domino 9.0 Social Edition servers and users. The IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 should be able to demonstrate skills associated with growth in expanding a Domino infrastructure through such areas as clustering, expanded monitoring configurations and replication/mail routing topologies. Additionally, the certified individual should understand integration points with other IBM products and have an understanding of OpenSocial standards.

Key areas of focus:
Installation
Administration
Networking and Integration
Security
Replication
Messaging
User Management

While the System Administration electives required to qualify for Advanced level certification are still in development, with the release of the Notes and Domino 9.0 certifications, the program is recognizing those System Administrators who also have experience in Application Development. These individuals can attain advanced level certification in System Administration by passing one or more of the Application Development 9.0 exams.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Basic troubleshooting skills
Understanding of messaging concepts and architecture
Basic knowledge of IBM Connections, OpenSocial standards
Understanding of composite applications
Basic knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server
Basic networking skills
Working knowledge of security concepts compatible with the Domino platform
Working knowledge web application and directory servers

In addition to the above System Administration skills, individuals who have proven their proficiency in IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Application Development by passing either of the core Application Development tests or achieving certification in Application Development will qualify for this Advanced level System Administrator certification.

IBM Certified Application Developer - Notes and Domino 9.0
This certification is for IBM Notes and Domino application developers who will be using Domino Designer 9.0. The individual seeking certification will need a deep understanding of Notes and Domino architectural concepts and the use of complex functions and features, including XPages, CSS, XML and JavaScript.

Key areas of focus:
Application Architecture
Application Debugging
Application Design Elements
Application Performance
Extension Library
IBM Domino Designer and Eclipse
Integrating External Data
Programming
Security Features
User Management
XPages

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
build and modify single and multi-database applications
build IBM Domino 9.0 applications that are Web-enabled
employ advanced formula techniques
employ methods for accessing data sources (Domino and non-Domino)
employ workflow functionality used to route documents
employ XPages functionality
implement security requirements


QUESTION 1
Which control, used to dynamically switch content, includes support to code the Dynamic Content
display using a Simple Action, client-side or server-side JavaScript?

A. Switch
B. Dynamic Content
C. Multi-image Output
D. Dynamic View Panel

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
When he saved this mobile XPage John received a compile-time error indicating a required
property for the <xe:singlePageApp> control is not present.



What property and value must John add to the <xe:singlePageApp> start tag to correct this error?

A. startAppPage="appPage1"
B. startAppPage="startPage"
C. selectedPageName="appPage1"
D. selectedPageName="startPage"

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which statement is true about the Application Layout control?

A. The Application Layout control provides a consistent interface when added directly to each
XPage in an application.
B. To render properly, the Application Layout control must implement one of the oneuiv2.1 themes
or a theme that extends a oneuiv2.1 theme.
C. The Application Layout control includes a total of three facet areas for adding content (left,
center and right columns) and three bar areas foricons, titles, links and drop down menus.
D. When the Application Layout control is enabled for an application each XPage will include a left,
center and right column area with the samedimensions to provide a consistent user interface
across the application.

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
John added a Dynamic View Panel to the CustomersViews XPage to switch display to any one of
several views in the Customers application. He set the pageName property to the
CustomerDocument XPage to identify the XPage to open when a customer name is selected from
the displayed view in the Dynamic View Panel control. What must John do to have the selected
customer document open in read mode on the CustomerDocument XPage?

A. For the Dynamic View Panel, set the openDocAsReadonly to "true".
B. Nothing. The selected document in a Dynamic View Panel will by default open in read mode.
C. For the Domino Document data source on the CustomerDocument XPage set the
openDocAsReadonly to "true".
D. Code the onColumnClick event of the Dynamic View Panel control with the Open Page simple
action and set the target property to"openDocument".

Answer: D

Explanation:

Saturday, 11 February 2017

C2040-400 Foundations of IBM Social Business Architecture V1

Test information:
Number of questions: 55
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 64%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1

This exam covers the following products and versions: IBM Connections 5.0, IBM Sametime 9.0, IBM Connections Docs 1.0.6, and IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.

Study Guide for the certification test.

Below are the high level objectives for this exam. We recommend reviewing the Study Guide for more detailed information on the test objectives to provide a better idea of the content which will be covered on the exam.

Section 1: Products and Capabilities (27%)

Understand how IBM Connections can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Mail Next or Connections Mail can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Docs can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Sametime can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM WebSphere Portal can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand the Social Capabilities that Drive Human Interactions
Explain document management in IBM Connections
Understand level of available customizations of IBM Connections, IBM WebSphere Portal
Understand IBM Connections features
Understand how to implement Exceptional Digital Experiences using IBM Social Products
Understand and describe the key differences between Connections in the browser and Connections on mobile
Explain differences between instant messaging, Mail, and other similar technologies
Understand how to gain insights from customers and site visitors using reporting and analytics
Define end user definition of "files" as it relates to Social business

Section 2: Integration Points and Architecture (27%)
Articulate the architectural decisions that need to be made in order to implement the Social Business Architecture
Understand resource requirements regarding installation, configuration and customization process
Understand Social Business security concerns in enterprise environment
Explain how Social network platform can integrate into existing client environment
Understand the basic small-medium-large infrastructure requirement options of IBM Connections
Explain integration capabilities of the various IBM solutions
Understand Open Social API and how it fits into overall Social Architecture
Understand integration with non-IBM products
Understand differences between internal systems, intranet, extranet solutions
Identify differences between systems of record and systems of engagement
Understand the different social integration points

Section 3: Benefits, Patterns, and Use Cases (16%)
Describe the differences between a people-centric, a document-centric and a community-centric approach
Define appropriate social business use cases
Understand the difference between social collaboration, communication and content
Explain how Social Business improves business outcomes
Explain how Social Business improves business outcomes
Measure the impact and usage of social business using metrics and network analysis
Understand key concerns/concepts around mobility
Understand Social Business patterns

Section 4: Adoption and Governance (22%)
Understand key roles in the adoption, strategy, and governance planning
Explain how to improve employee/team collaboration using Social Business platform features
Describe how social communication fits into a comprehensive communication strategy
Describe the impacts of a social business solution on internal versus external usage
Understand the methods of social business adoption
Understand how mobile and mobility affects adoption
Articulate Social Business Roadmap along with different phases of adoption
Understand the role of Gamification in Social Business
Understand how to meet business needs regarding compliance, legal, and privacy
Create and refine governance model around social business
Understand best practices for social business success

Section 5: Social Business Maturity Model (7%)
Understand the difference of Social Business and Social Media
Describe how Social Business solutions fit together into a cohesive collaboration platform
Establish business value that Social Business brings to an enterprise from both an internal and external perspective
Understand and adapt to cultural differences among organizations
Understand the needs of various industries and how social can benefit them differently

IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1 is a person who can clearly explain the benefits and underlying concepts of Social Business. This person can also demonstrate how the IBM Social Business offerings helps customers realize these benefits.

Key areas of competency include:
Products and Capabilities
Integration Points and Architecture
Benefits, Patterns, and Use Cases
Adoption and Governance
Social Business Maturity Model

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

The following qualifications are requirements for success:
Working knowledge of Social Business design principles
Working knowledge of Social Business architectures, solutions, and processes
Working knowledge of Social Business maturity models and adoption models
Working knowledge of the IBM Social Business Reference Architecture
Working knowledge of the IBM Social Business offerings
Working knowledge of the role of corporate and information governance, and security on Social Business architecture
Working knowledge of the features of the products contained in the Social Business Reference Architecture

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:
Click on the link(s) below to see test details, test objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

Test C2040-400 - Foundations of IBM Social Business Architecture V1


Thursday, 26 January 2017

C2010-825 IBM Certified Solutions Specialist - Rational Team Concert V6

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 105
Required passing score: 63%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Solutions Specialist - Rational Team Concert V6

This certification targets intermediate level specialists involved in software development projects using IBM Rational Team Concert V6 (6.0.1 or later). The IBM Certified Solution Specialists are practitioners with the equivalent of 12 months practical experience who use Rational Team Concert for planning, work-item management, source-code management, software builds, dashboards, and reporting (including Jazz Reporting Service). These specialists also know how to create and configure Rational Team Concert projects to enhance team collaboration and deliver software more efficiently. The specialist understands the different golden deployment topologies, the deployment process, the out of the box process templates, and support existing installations of departmental Jazz instances with no supervision.

The following are not in the scope of this exam: RTCz, RTCi, Enterprise Extensions, customization or extension with java coding, deploying with Websphere, DB2, Oracle, Global Configuration Management, integration with DNG / RQM, GIT version control, SAFe support, planning with the Formal Project Management template, RTC command line interface, and RTC Visual Studio Client.

Application Administration (10%)
Describe the Jazz platform and architecture
Describe planning a Jazz Team Server deployment
Demonstrate an understanding of installing the Jazz Team Server and applications
Describe managing users, licenses, and projects
Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting techniques

Project/Team Configuration (15%)
Describe the project and team area structure and hierarchy
Describe teams, categories, releases, timelines, and iterations
Demonstrate an understanding of managing project and team members
Describe using roles and permissions
Describe how to use preconditions and follow up actions
Describe how to manage project area process and process templates

Work Items (20%)
Describe work item features (types, attributes, links)
Describe creating and running queries
Describe how to import and export work items
Describe how to use reviews and approvals
Demonstrate an understanding of configuring work items
Explain the differences between RTC clients

Project Planning (20%)
Identify RTC agile and traditional planning concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of Quick Planner
Describe RTC planning and execution
Describe usage of project timelines and iterations
Describe usage of plan editor features such as views and filters
Demonstrate an understanding of monitoring workload and progress

Source Control (15%)
Describe the RTC SCM concepts
Describe working with repositories and workspaces
Describe using streams and components
Describe using change sets, change flow, and conflict resolution
Describe using snapshots and baselines
Explain the differences between RTC clients

Build (10%)
Identify the build system architecture
Describe using build scripts and definitions
Describe using build requests, monitoring status, and results
Explain the differences between RTC clients

Reports and Dashboards (10%)
Describe working with RTC dashboards (personal, project and team)
Describe working with Report Builder to create and modify reports
Identify Jazz Reporting Service and Data Collection Component capabilities