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IBM A4040-109 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux - v2 |
| Exam Number: | 000-109 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 58 (plus 6 unscored items) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - Power Systems with AIX v2 IBM Certified Technical Specialist - Power Systems for AIX |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | AIX and Linux on Power Systems PowerVM Virtualization Technical Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Training & Skills Prometric Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite proctored exam at Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: IBM 000-104 (AIX 6.1 Administration) or equivalent experience; 12–36 months of PowerVM/AIX/Linux support experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/exam-000-109 |
IBM A4040-109 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Virtualization Concepts and Architecture | 22% | - PowerVM virtualization overview - HMC and IVM management concepts - LPAR, DLPAR, and micro-partitioning |
| Topic 2: Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Installation and Configuration | 26% | - VIOS installation and upgrade - vSCSI storage virtualization - NPIV configuration - Shared Ethernet Adapter (SEA) |
| Topic 3: AIX and Linux LPAR Support | 24% | - Virtual devices management - SMT and processor settings - AIX LPAR deployment and configuration - Linux LPAR support on Power Systems |
| Topic 4: Monitoring, Performance and Troubleshooting | 14% | - Performance monitoring tools - Virtualization environment troubleshooting - Network and storage issue resolution |
| Topic 5: High Availability and Mobility | 14% | - Virtual media and backup - RAS and redundancy features - Live Partition Mobility |
Common Questions About the IBM A4040-109 Exam
What is the IBM Assessment: Power Systems Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux -v2 exam all about?
The A4040-109 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Systems Expert - Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux - v2 certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Assessment: Power Systems Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux -v2 credential. It sits at the Expert level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - Power Systems with AIX v2, IBM Certified Technical Specialist - Power Systems for AIX, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the A4040-109 exam, and how much time do I get?
The A4040-109 exam contains 58 (plus 6 unscored items) 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 A4040-109 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the A4040-109 exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is Approx. $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 180 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 A4040-109 exam?
Recommended: IBM 000-104 (AIX 6.1 Administration) or equivalent experience; 12–36 months of PowerVM/AIX/Linux support experience 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 A4040-109 exam?
The IBM Assessment: Power Systems Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux -v2 exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- AIX and Linux LPAR Support — 24% of the exam
- High Availability and Mobility — 14% of the exam
- Virtualization Concepts and Architecture — 22% 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 Assessment: Power Systems Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux -v2 Sample Questions:
Question #1
An administrator has configured a system to provide resilient networking through the use of SEA failover. The administrator wants to know if the SEA for one VIO server, ent10, is the active adapter.
Which of the following commands could the administrator use to determine the status of ent10?
A. Ismap-net-devent10
B. netstat -cdlistats ent10
C. seastat-liststatent10
D. entstat-netent10
Question #2
Which of the following is required when configuring an LPAR that will later be used for Live Partition Mobility?
A. All physical I/O must be allocated as "Desired" in LPAR properties
B. Virtual SCSI adapters must be marked as "Desired".
C. Virtual Fibre Channel adapters must be marked as "Desired".
D. Virtual Ethernet adapters must be configured as EtherChannels.
Question #3
An administrator adds a new virtual target device to a vhost adapter that already had target devices on it. The client LPAR does not detect the new disk and the following error has been logged in the errlog:
What is the most likely cause for this situation?
A. The intr_lsi of the host adapter is set higher than that needed by the new drive
B. The max_transfer parameter of the new drive is smaller than the rate already reported by the host adapter
C. The queue_depth parameter of the new drive is larger than those of the other drives provided by the host adapter
D. The intr_priority of the host adapter is set lower than that needed by the new drive.
Question #4
Given the following lspath command output from an LPAR, what is the most likely reason for the current situation?
$ lspath Failed hdisk0 vscsi0 Enabled hdisk0 vscsi1 Failed hdisk1 fscsi0 Failed hdisk1 fscsi0 Enabled hdisk1 fscsi1 Enabled hdisk1 fscsi1 Failed hdisk2 fscsi0 Failed hdisk2 fscsi0 Enabled hdisk2 fscsi1 Enabled hdisk2 fscsi1 Failed hdisk3 fscsi0 Failed hdisk3 fscsi0 Enabled hdisk3 fscsi1 Enabled hdisk3 fscsi1
A. Partial SAN failure
B. Redundant VIO server outage
C. Incomplete NPIV configuration
D. SDDPCM daemon not loaded
Question #5
Where can an administrator find the implementation process for configuring a Power 795 to run in TurboCore mode?
A. Performance Toolbox for AIX
B. IBM InfoCenter
C. IBM Systems Director
D. IBM System Planning Tool
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: B | Question #2 Correct Answer: A | Question #3 Correct Answer: B | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: B |
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