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IBM A2040-407 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration B |
| Exam Number: | LOT-407 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE IBM Exams |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (depending on region availability). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 administration and basic knowledge of networked messaging systems. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM A2040-407 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting | - Performance tuning - Server monitoring tools and logs - Common server issues and resolution |
| Mail and Messaging Services | - Delivery and troubleshooting mail flow - Mail database management - Mail routing configuration |
| Server Installation and Configuration | - Installing IBM Domino 9.0 Social Edition - Server setup and configuration tasks - Server document configuration |
| Replication and Data Management | - Conflict resolution - Database maintenance and optimization - Replication topology and configuration |
| Domino Architecture and Core Components | - Directory services (Domino Directory / NAB) - Notes client and server interaction - Domino server architecture overview |
| User and Group Administration | - Group creation and management - User registration and ID management - Access control and permissions |
| Security Administration | - Certificate management - Access Control Lists (ACLs) - Authentication and encryption in Domino |
| Backup and Recovery | - Backup strategies for Domino servers - Database recovery procedures |
Common Questions About the IBM A2040-407 Exam
What is the IBM Assessment: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration B exam all about?
The A2040-407 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Assessment: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration B credential. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the A2040-407 exam?
Recommended experience with IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 administration and basic knowledge of networked messaging systems. Requirements can change when IBM revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the A2040-407 exam?
The IBM Assessment: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration B exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Mail and Messaging Services
- Domino Architecture and Core Components
- Security Administration
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 Assessment: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration B Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which statement is true regarding IBM Domino Off-Line Services (DOLS)?
A. DOLS provides a way for users to take Notes databases offline, work in them, and copy the databases back to the Domino server.
B. Users are required to have an IBM Notes client to access Domino web applications offline.
C. DOLS provides a way for users to take Domino web applications offline, work in them, and synchronize the changes with an online replica on the Domino server.
D. A web browser is not required to access IBM Domino web applications offline.
Question #2
A managed replica is a variation of a standard local replica of the user's mail file. When the user is connected on a server-based location, how is the managed replica used?
A. The managed replica will never be used when the user is connected to a server-based location.
B. The server replica is used by default.
C. The local replica is used by default.
D. The managed replica is used by default.
Question #3
The IBM Notes Install Cleanup Executable (NICE) tool can detect if certain services (e.g. Notes Diagnostics) are running. What will happen if NICE does detect these services?
A. NICE will instruct the user to stop them.
B. NICE will stop them.
C. NICE will ask the user to reboot the workstation in order to stop them.
D. NICE will remove them from the services list and ask the user to reboot the workstation.
Question #4
An administrator can move a mail database archive when he moves a mail database to another server. Which statement defines when the archive database can be moved with the user's mail file?
A. if the archive file is not larger than the defined mail quota size
B. if the archive is located in the same path as the mail file
C. if the archive is located on the same server as the mail file
D. if the archive is located on the same domain as the mail file
Question #5
A user has Author access in a database. What is he able to do?
A. He is able to create documents.
B. He is able to edit documents he created.
C. Create documents only if he also has the "Create documents" access level privilege.
D. He is able to delete documents he created.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: D | Question #3 Correct Answer: B | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |


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