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IBM C2090-303 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 Assessment A2090-303 |
| Exam Number: | A2090-303 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam via Pearson VUE or authorized test center |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of ETL concepts and data warehousing is recommended. |
IBM C2090-303 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Performance Tuning and Optimization | - Parallel job performance tuning techniques - Resource management and optimization strategies |
| Topic 2: Administration and Deployment | - Project deployment and environment management - Monitoring and troubleshooting DataStage jobs |
| Topic 3: Job Design and Development | - Job sequences and control flow - Designing server and parallel jobs |
| Topic 4: Data Integration and Quality | - Handling heterogeneous data sources - Data cleansing and validation concepts |
| Topic 5: Stages and Transformations | - Common stages (Transformer, Lookup, Join, Aggregator) - Data transformation and mapping techniques |
| Topic 6: DataStage Fundamentals | - Architecture and components of IBM InfoSphere DataStage - Parallel processing concepts and framework |
Common Questions About the IBM C2090-303 Exam
What is the IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 exam all about?
The C2090-303 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Solution Developer - InfoSphere DataStage, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the C2090-303 exam?
Basic knowledge of ETL concepts and data warehousing 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.
How do I register for the C2090-303 exam?
You can book the IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 exam through the official registration channels below:
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IBM recommends the following training resources for the IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 exam:
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What topics are covered in the C2090-303 exam?
The IBM InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Administration and Deployment
- DataStage Fundamentals
- 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 InfoSphere DataStage v9.1 Sample Questions:
Question 1
In your ETL application design you have found several areas of common processing requirements in the mapping specifications. These common logic areas found include: code validation lookups and name formatting. The common logic areas have the same logic, but the jobs using them would have different column metadata. Choose the action that gives you the best reusability design to effectively implement these common logic areas in your ETL application?
A. Create parallel shared containers and define columns combining all data formats.
B. Create separate jobs for each layout and choose the appropriate job to run within a job sequencer.
C. Create parallel shared containers with Runtime Column Propagation (RCP) ON and define only necessary common columns needed for the logic.
D. Create parallel routines for each of the common logic areas and for each of the unique column metadata formats.
Question 2
In your parallel job design you have selected a parallel shared container to be included. Which area of your job design is required to be configured to use the parallel shared container?
A. Configure the job name reference the parallel shared container originates from.
B. List the jobs that will be allowed to use the container.
C. Configure the number of input and/or output links to support the parallel shared container.
D. Configure your job properties General tab "Allow Container" option to be True.
Question 3
The data going into the target Sequential Files stage is range-partitioned and sorted. Which technique method would be the most efficient to create a globally sorted target sequential file?
A. Select an in-stage sort in the final Sequential File stage.
B. Insert a Funnel stage before the final Sequential File stage and select Sequence as Funnel Type.
C. Select the Ordered collector method for the final Sequential File stage.
D. Select the Sort Merge collector method for the final Sequential File stage.
Question 4
In a file defining a partial schema, which two properties define the record? (Choose two.)
A. record_delim_string
B. length_of_record
C. intact
D. delim
E. position
Question 5
What are the two Transfer Protocol Transfer Mode property options for the FTP Enterprise stage? (Choose two.)
A. SFTP
B. RFTP
C. EFTP
D. FTP
E. TFTP
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: A,C | Question 5 Answer: A,D |
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