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IBM C2090-621 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 |
| Exam Number: | C2090-621 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Data & AI certifications IBM Cognos Analytics Administrator |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Cognos Analytics Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exams IBM Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Basic understanding of business intelligence concepts and IBM Cognos Analytics is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM C2090-621 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Dashboard Creation | - Using visualizations effectively - Building interactive dashboards - Sharing dashboards |
| Topic 2: Data Preparation and Modeling | - Connecting to data sources - Using data modules - Data cleansing and shaping concepts |
| Topic 3: Report Authoring | - Using prompts and filters - Formatting and layout design - Creating reports |
| Topic 4: Sharing and Collaboration | - Managing permissions and access - Publishing reports and dashboards |
| Topic 5: Working with IBM Cognos Analytics | - Understanding content organization and access - Navigating the Cognos Analytics interface |
C2090-621 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the C2090-621 exam lead to?
The C2090-621 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Cognos Analytics Administrator, IBM Data & AI certifications, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the C2090-621 exam?
Basic understanding of business intelligence concepts and IBM Cognos Analytics 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 C2090-621 exam?
You can book the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 exam through the official registration channels below:
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What official training is recommended for the C2090-621 exam?
IBM recommends the following training resources for the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 exam:
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What topics are covered in the C2090-621 exam?
The IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Working with IBM Cognos Analytics
- Sharing and Collaboration
- Report Authoring
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 Cognos Analytics Author V11 Sample Questions:
Question 1
An author has created a dashboard and added a filter. The author anticipated this filter to be applied to all visualizations on the dashboard but it was only on some of them.
Why did this happen?
A. The global filters property was disabled.
B. The filter was not created as a data set filter.
C. The local filter sync was not enabled.
D. The filter was not applied to the default visualization.
Question 2
A user needs to display information using multiple graphics on a single page that is scrollable.
Which Dashboard template should be used?
A. Stacked
B. Single page
C. Tabbed
D. Infographic
Question 3
A company would like to distribute reports to users via an email address or a directory entry.
How should the burst table be defined for this to work appropriately?
A. The directory entry can use either the alternate path syntax or the internal search path using the CAMID.
B. The burst table must contain three columns (Recipient, Recipient type and Data item) to burst on.
C. The burst table can be an uploaded file and contain as many columns as needed.
D. Directory entries must not use the alternate path syntax.
Question 4
A company has upgraded all of the models & packages to use Dynamic Query Mode (DQM). There is a report that must reference query subjects from two different packages.
How can this be accomplished?
A. The report author cannot create reports against multiple packages.
B. The report author must use one SQL node of the queries and the package for the other query and join them appropriately to get the desired results.
C. The report author can add multiple packages as Data sources and write the report appropriately.
D. The report author must use SQL nodes for all queries that reference the different query subjects and join them appropriately to get the desired results.
Question 5
A customer has a bar chart in a report that displays a steady increase in revenue by product line over time. The requirement is to graphically illustrate this progression in the data series without significantly the report.
How can this be done?
A. Hide data values within the chart and make the bars larger.
B. Create and insert graphics to highlight the data points.
C. Add a linear trendline to the chart.
D. Add a polynomial trendline to the chart.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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