IBM Certified Solution Developer A2090-303

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IBM A2090-303 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1
Exam Number:	C2090-303
Real Exam Qty:	64
Exam Price:	USD 200-250 (varies by region)
Available Languages:	English
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years (typical IBM certification validity; may vary)
Passing Score:	60-70%
Exam Format:	Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Single answer
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage v9.1
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or onsite testing center (Pearson VUE)
Pre Condition:	Recommended experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 and ETL concepts
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/certification

IBM A2090-303 Exam Syllabus Topics:

A2090-303 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the A2090-303 exam lead to?

The A2090-303 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Solution Developer certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Assessment: IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 Assessment credential. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage v9.1, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the A2090-303 exam, and how much time do I get?

The A2090-303 exam contains 64 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 A2090-303 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the A2090-303 exam is 60-70%, and the official registration fee is USD 200-250 (varies by region). 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 134 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 A2090-303 exam?

Recommended experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 and ETL concepts Requirements can change when IBM revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the A2090-303 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free A2090-303 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if IBM revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

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What topics are covered in the A2090-303 exam?

The IBM Assessment: IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 Assessment exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Data Integration and Connectivity
• Job Design and Development
• Performance Tuning and Optimization

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 InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 Assessment Sample Questions:

Question #1
You have created three parallel jobs (Job A, B and C) in which the output of one job is the input to the other job. You are required to create processing that manages this data relationship of the jobs and provide job level restart-ability. What two tasks will accomplish these objectives? (Choose two.)

A. Enable the 'Add checkpoints so container is restartable' option for each of the parallel shared containers.
B. Enable runtime column propagation for the job sequence running the jobs.
C. Create two parallel shared containers that has the logic of Job B and Job C and include those shared containers in the correct flow order within the design of Job A.
D. Set the 'Add checkpoints so sequence is restartable' option in the Sequencer job.
E. Create a Sequencer job that has triggered events configured allowing Job A to run first, then Job B to run when A completes successfully, and then Job C to run when Job B completes successfully.

Question #2
Suppose a user ID has been created with DataStage and QualityStage component authorization. Which client application would be used to give that user ID DataStage Developer permission?

A. DataStage Administrator client
B. DataStage Designer client
C. DataStage Director client
D. Information Server Web Console Administrator client

Question #3
What is the purpose of the APT_DUMP_SCORE environment variable?

A. It is a reporting environment variable that adds additional runtime information in the job log.
B. It is an environment variable that turns on the job monitor.
C. There is no such environment variable.
D. It is an environment variable that enables the collection of runtime performance statistics.

Question #4
Which Oracle Connector stage property can be set to tune job performance?

A. Partition size
B. Array size
C. Transaction size
D. Memory size

Question #5
You have a parallel job that based on operational recoverability requirements needs to be broken up into two separate parallel jobs. You have decided to use the Data Set stage to support this job design change. What two characteristics of Data Sets make them a good design consideration in your jobs design change? (Choose two.)

A. They persist the parallelism of the job creating them.
B. They sort the data in a staging area.
C. They automatically convert data types.
D. They persist parallelism into a temporary repository table.
E. They use the same data types as the parallel framework.

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