IBM Certified Specialist C4090-452

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IBM C4090-452 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2
Exam Number:	000-452 (superseded by C4090-452)
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	65–87 (varies by version)
Passing Score:	800 (on 1000 scale)
Certificate Validity Period:	Withdrawn – certification expired (official retirement Jun 30, 2017)
Exam Price:	Check official IBM/Pearson VUE pricing (varies by region)
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified Specialist – Storwize Family Technical Solutions IBM Certified Specialist – Midrange Storage Technical Support
Exam Format:	Multiple choice
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Delivered via Pearson VUE at test centers or online OnVUE (when active) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Pre Condition:	Recommended experience in midrange storage and IBM Storwize V7000 environments or completion of related IBM storage training
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-specialist-storwize-v7000-technical-solutions-v2-23003602

IBM C4090-452 Exam Syllabus Topics:

IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the IBM C4090-452 exam?

The C4090-452 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Specialist – Storwize Family Technical Solutions, IBM Certified Specialist – Midrange Storage Technical Support, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the C4090-452 exam, and how much time do I get?

The C4090-452 exam contains 65–87 (varies by version) questions to be completed within 120 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 C4090-452 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the C4090-452 exam is 800 (on 1000 scale), and the official registration fee is Check official IBM/Pearson VUE pricing (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 74 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 C4090-452 exam?

Recommended experience in midrange storage and IBM Storwize V7000 environments or completion of related IBM storage training 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 C4090-452 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free C4090-452 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.

What if I fail the C4090-452 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the C4090-452 exam?

The IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:

• Advanced Features
• Storage System Knowledge
• Storage Solution Positioning

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 Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 Sample Questions:

Question #1
A customer has a small existing SAN storage environment with disk systems from different vendors. This customer wants to deploy a single system to manage storage and advanced services across new and existing storage.
What storage solution should be proposed?

A. IBM N6240 filer
B. Storwize V7000
C. XIV system
D. Storwize V3700

Question #2
What are the Storwize V7000 Unified models that have two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports per node canister?

A. 2076-212 and 2076-224
B. 2076-312 and 2076-324
C. 2076-412 and 2076-424
D. 2076-112 and 2076-124

Question #3
A customer has a storage configuration using remote mirroring between a SAN Volume Controller and a Storwize V7000.
How is remote mirroring on the Storwize V7000 licensed?

A. Per enclosure
B. Per a subset of the total storage
C. Per internal storage virtualized
D. Per external enclosure virtualized

Question #4
A customer is considering the replication of data between two Storwize V7000 systems using an existing, shared inter- site link. The technical specialist has been requested to investigate whether or not this proposal is viable.
To begin the assessment what information should the specialist request for this opportunity?

A. The Recovery Point Objective and the application(s)
B. The amount of peak change data to be replicated and the capacity of the inter-site link
C. The application(s) and the amount of data to be replicated
D. The capacity of the inter-site link and the distance between sites

Question #5
Which technology or feature on the Storwize V7UFJO is designed to provide automatic data movement involving SSDs?

A. Compression
B. EasyTier
C. Volume mirroring
D. FlashCopy

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