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IBM C1000-031 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales |
| Exam Number: | C1000-031 |
| Passing Score: | 39 out of 61 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 61 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Systems: Power Systems |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Price: | 200 USD |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended familiarity with IBM Power Systems and sales/technical concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/exam?id=C1000-031 |
IBM C1000-031 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Competitive Positioning | 15% | - Total cost of ownership and ROI - Security and reliability advantages - Differentiators versus alternative platforms |
| Topic 2: Solution Design and Customer Requirements | 23% | - Networking, storage, and redundancy planning - Power, cooling, rack, and environmental considerations - Assess customer workloads and performance needs |
| Topic 3: Operating Systems and Software | 15% | - AIX, IBM i, Linux on Power - OS advantages and compatibility - Software licensing and support |
| Topic 4: Virtualization Solutions | 21% | - HMC, PowerVC, and NovaLink management - PowerVM virtualization features - Partitioning and resource allocation |
| Topic 5: Power Systems Architecture and Product Family | 26% | - Product positioning and use cases - Processor, memory, and I/O architecture - Scale-up server models and specifications |
C1000-031 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the C1000-031 exam lead to?
The C1000-031 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Systems: Power Systems, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the C1000-031 exam, and how much time do I get?
The C1000-031 exam contains 61 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the C1000-031 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the C1000-031 exam is 39 out of 61, and the official registration fee is 200 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 102 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the C1000-031 exam?
No formal prerequisites; recommended familiarity with IBM Power Systems and sales/technical concepts Requirements can change when IBM revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the C1000-031 exam?
You can book the IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the C1000-031 exam?
IBM recommends the following training resources for the IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 102 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the C1000-031 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the C1000-031 exam?
The IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Competitive Positioning — 15% of the exam
- Solution Design and Customer Requirements — 23% of the exam
- Virtualization Solutions — 21% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
IBM Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Sales Sample Questions:
Question 1
A customer has used Trial Capacity on Demand on their Power System E980 for two months to test the effect of activating two additional cores and 32GB of additional memory for their SAP LPAR. Being satisfied with the test result, they bought a permanent activation of the two cores and 32GB memory.
They now want to do another short test that requires the activation of one additional core.
Which option provides the most cost-effective solution?
A. Use Trial Capacity on Demand again.
B. Use Static Activation.
C. Use Utility Capacity on Demand.
D. Use Mobile Activation.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true regarding Power Enterprise Pools?
A. Mobile activations can be moved within a pool at any time, without contacting IBM.
B. A minimum of 75% of a system's memory activation can be mobile.
C. One Enterprise pool can contain the following machine types: Power Systems E870, E870C, E880C, and E980.
D. The XML configuration file can be downloaded from the ESS (My Entitled Systems Support) web site.
Question 3
Which of the following adapters is used to attach a FlashSystem 900 to a Power System E980?
A. A 12GB write cache SAS adapter.
B. An EDR InfiniBand adapter.
C. An optical CXP converter adapter.
D. A 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter.
Question 4
A customer is considering a purchase of a Power System E950. One PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer is required to meet the I/O adapter requirements.
How many racks units (EIA) are required?
A. 10
B. 9
C. 8
D. 6
Question 5
A customer is considering implementing NovaLink for critical Enterprise workloads.
Where will NovaLink run?
A. As an appliance connected to the FSP.
B. On the HMC.
C. As a job in each dual VIOS.
D. In a separate Linux partition on the managed server.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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