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IBM A2090-730 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 9 Family Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | A2090-730 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM DB2 Training Courses |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE IBM Exams |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE online proctored or authorized test center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite required, but basic database and SQL knowledge is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM A2090-730 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: SQL and Data Manipulation | - Basic SELECT statements - Insert, update, and delete operations - Joins and query processing basics |
| Topic 2: Database Design and Objects | - Data types and constraints - Tables, views, indexes, and schemas |
| Topic 3: Transaction Management and Concurrency | - Commit and rollback concepts - Isolation levels and locking mechanisms |
| Topic 4: Performance and Monitoring Basics | - Database monitoring tools overview - Query optimization basics |
| Topic 5: DB2 Environment and Architecture | - DB2 product family overview and editions - Database instances and database objects - Client-server architecture and components |
| Topic 6: Backup, Recovery, and Utilities | - Backup and restore fundamentals - Load and export utilities |
| Topic 7: Security and Authorization | - User privileges and roles - Authentication mechanisms |
A2090-730 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the A2090-730 exam lead to?
The A2090-730 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 Family Fundamentals certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals credential. It sits at the Associate level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the A2090-730 exam, and how much time do I get?
The A2090-730 exam contains 55-65 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.
Are there any prerequisites for the A2090-730 exam?
No formal prerequisite required, but basic database and SQL knowledge is recommended. 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 A2090-730 exam?
The IBM Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Transaction Management and Concurrency
- Security and Authorization
- SQL and Data Manipulation
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: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which of the following DB2 data types has a fixed length?
A. BLOB
B. XML
C. DOUBLE
D. DBCLOB
Question #2
Given the following statements:
CREATE TABLE table1 (col1 INTEGER, col2 CHAR(3)); CREATE VIEW view1 AS
SELECT col1, col2 FROM table1 WHERE col1 < 100 WITH LOCAL CHECK OPTION;
Which of the following INSERT statements will execute successfully?
A. INSERT INTO view1VALUES(100, abc)
B. INSERT INTO view1VALUES(50, 'abc')
C. INSERT INTO view1VALUES(100, 'abc')
D. INSERT INTO view1 VALUES (50,abc)
Question #3
Which of the following scenarios will ensure that the value of the NEXT_STEPNO column in a given row of table TABLEX exists as a value of column STEPNO (usually in another row) in the same table?
A. Define column STEPNO as the primary key of TABLEX and column NEXT_STEPNO as a foreign key referencing column STEPNO of the same table.
B. Define a UNIQUE constraint on the columns NEXT_STEPNO and STEPNO.
C. Define column NEXT_STEPNO as the primary key of TABLEX and column STEPNO as a foreign key referencing column NEXT_STEPNO in the same table.
D. Define a CHECK constraint on the NEXT_STEPNO column (NEXT_STEPNO = STEPNO).
Question #4
Given the following table:
TEMP_DATA
TEMP DATE
45 12/25/2006 51 12/26/2006 67 12/27/2006 72 12/28/2006 34 12/29/2006 42 12/30/2006
And the following SQL statement:
CREATE FUNCTION degf_to_c (temp INTEGER) RETURNS INTEGER LANGUAGE SQL CONTAINS SQL NO EXTERNAL ACTION DETERMINISTIC BEGIN ATOMIC DECLARE newtemp INTEGER; SET newtemp = temp - 32; SET newtemp = newtemp * 5; RETURN newtemp / 9; END
Which two of the following SQL statements illustrate the proper way to invoke the scalar function DEGF_TO_C?
A. SELECT date,degf_to_c(temp) AS temp_c FROM temp_data
B. VALUESdegf_to_c(32)
C. VALUESdegf_to_c(32) AS temp_c
D. SELECT * FROMTABLE(degf_to_c(temp)) AS temp_c
E. CALLdegf_to_c(32)
Question #5
In which situation is shredding XML data recommended?
A. When the data by nature has sparse attributes
B. When the data is of low volume and requires a complex star-schema topology
C. When thenumber of nodes are volatile
D. When the data is naturally tabular
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: A | Question #4 Correct Answer: A,B | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |
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