IBM Certified Solution Developer C9520-423

Booking the C9520-423 exam is an investment, and a failed attempt means paying the registration fee all over again. With 59 practice questions from Getcertkey, you walk into the IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development exam knowing exactly where you stand.

IBM C9520-423 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development
Exam Number:	C9520-423
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Passing Score:	60%
Exam Format:	Multiple choice
Real Exam Qty:	59
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified Solution Developer - WebSphere Portal 8.5
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Delivered through Pearson VUE
Pre Condition:	Experience in Java, JSP, Servlets, and WebSphere Portal development recommended
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-solution-developer-websphere-portal-85-01004607

IBM C9520-423 Exam Syllabus Topics:

C9520-423 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the C9520-423 exam lead to?

The C9520-423 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Solution Developer certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development credential. It sits at the Solution Developer level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Solution Developer - WebSphere Portal 8.5, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the C9520-423 exam, and how much time do I get?

The C9520-423 exam contains 59 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 C9520-423 exam?

Experience in Java, JSP, Servlets, and WebSphere Portal development recommended 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 C9520-423 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free C9520-423 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 C9520-423 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the C9520-423 exam?

The IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Portal Services and Features
• Theme and UI Customization
• Portlet Development

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 WebSphere Portal 8.5 Solution Development Sample Questions:

Question #1
Tina wants to use the Remote PUMA SPI REST service and to ensure that requests to the service are served only within a valid user context.
Which URI path allows her to accomplish this task?

A. /um/secure
B. /puma/secure
C. /um/puma/secure
D. /puma/um/secure

Question #2
Assuming that the user-agent was correctly configured as a_smartphone, what syntax in the theme module definition should be used to include a resource that is specific to this client?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Question #3
A developer wants to add two portlet preferences to his portlet application.
Which file is the correct location to insert the preferences?

A. portlet.xml
B. web.xml
C. preferences.xml
D. application.xml

Question #4
This code snippet is part of a portlet descriptor:
<portlet>
<portlet-name>Portletl</portlet-narne> <!- [...] -> </portlet>
<portlet >
<portlet-name>Porrtlet2</portlet-name> <i- [...] -> </portlet>
<filtetr>
<filter-name>PortletFiltec</filtec-name>
<filter-class>mycompany,MyPortletFilter</filter-class>
<lifecycle>ACTION_PHASE</lifecycle>
</filter>
<filte r-mapping>
<filter-name>PortletFilter</filter-name>
<portlet-name>Portletl</portlet-name>
<portlet-name>Poctlet2</portlet-name> </filte r-mapping>
Assuming that the mycompany.MyPortletFilter class implements the right interfaces, which statement is true?

A. The portlet filter will be applied to both portlets and can be used during the action phase.
B. The portlet filter will be applied to both portlets, but the section should go in the web.xml instead.
C. The portlet filter will be applied to first portlet to render, and can be used during the action phase.
D. The portlet filter will be applied to the first portlet to render, but the section should go in the web.xml instead.

Question #5
Tyler is developing a portlet that allows a user to see all the pages that the user can access in the portal. Which portal model should Tyler use to get the pages that are visible to the specific user who is logged in?

A. Navigation model
B. Navigation Selection model
C. Content model
D. Layout model

Solutions: