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IBM C9550-400 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Management V8.0 Application Development |
| Exam Number: | C9550-400 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 51-60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Specialist - WebSphere Operational Decision Management |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Education: WebSphere ODM V8 Application Development |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Registration Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE authorized centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended: hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere ODM V8.0, Java programming, and business rule concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/certs/c9550-400 |
IBM C9550-400 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Core Concepts | 20% | - WebSphere ODM V8.0 architecture overview - Business Object Model (BOM) and Execution Object Model (XOM) - Decision Server and Decision Center components - Rule projects, RuleApps, and rulesets |
| Decision Center and Governance | 15% | - Versioning, baselines, and change management - Customizing Decision Center interface - User roles, permissions, and governance policies - Managing rule projects in Decision Center |
| Integration and Deployment | 25% | - Rule session types: stateful vs stateless - Rule Execution Server console configuration - Java SE, Java EE, EJB, and POJO integration patterns - Deploying RuleApps and rulesets to Rule Execution Server |
| Monitoring and Optimization | 10% | - Decision Warehouse configuration and usage - Execution properties and optimization strategies - Ruleset tracing, logging, and performance tuning |
| Rule Artifact Development | 30% | - Testing and debugging rules in Rule Designer - Rule properties, execution modes, and ruleflow orchestration - BOM management, domain definitions, and vocabulary - Creating and editing rules, decision tables, and ruleflows |
C9550-400 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the C9550-400 exam lead to?
The C9550-400 exam is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Application Developer - WebSphere Operational Decision Management V8.0 certification, validating the skills measured by the IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Management V8.0 Application Development credential. It sits at the Application Developer level of the IBM certification program. It also connects to IBM Certified Specialist - WebSphere Operational Decision Management, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the C9550-400 exam, and how much time do I get?
The C9550-400 exam contains 51-60 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 C9550-400 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the C9550-400 exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is Approx. $200 USD (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 52 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 C9550-400 exam?
No formal prerequisites; recommended: hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere ODM V8.0, Java programming, and business rule concepts 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 C9550-400 exam?
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What topics are covered in the C9550-400 exam?
The IBM WebSphere Operational Decision Management V8.0 Application Development exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Decision Center and Governance — 15% of the exam
- Rule Artifact Development — 30% of the exam
- Monitoring and Optimization — 10% 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 WebSphere Operational Decision Management V8.0 Application Development Sample Questions:
Question #1
Business users want to be notified when a RuleApp has been updated or deleted. What should the application developer do to support this requirement?
A. Create a Rule Execution Server MBeans listener.
B. Execute the res-jar Ant task to set up email notifications.
C. Register the business user in the Decision Center Console.
D. Register the business user's email in RuleApp view page in Rule Execution Server Console.
Question #2
A ruleset contains one rule task that uses RetePlus execution mode, and one rule task that uses FastPath. For troubleshooting purposes, the application developer implements logging of the names of all the rules fired for every ruleset execution, using the API IlrSessionRequest.setTraceEnabled(true) and IlrSessionResponse.getRulesetExecutionTrace(). What property should the application developer also configure on the ruleset?
A. ruleset.trace.enabled = true
B. ruleset.bom.enabled = true
C. ruleset.sequential.trace.enabled = true
D. ruleset.optimization.enabled = false
Question #3
Within a pricing application, a function rule artifact needs to be created to do a complex calculation. In what language does the application developer author the function?
A. Business Action Language (BAL)
B. Java
C. Business Rule Language Definition Framework (BRLDF)
D. ILOG Rule Language (IRL)
Question #4
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Business users would like the output of a simulation run to be displayed as a pie chart. What should the application developer do to implement this requirement?
A. Implement the interface IlrScenarioSuiteKPIRenderer and repackage the Decision Center EAR file to include this new class.
B. Implement the interface IlrKPIResultAggregator and repackage the Decision Center EAR file to include the new class.
C. Create a custom JSP page that includes pie chart widget and repackage the Decision Center EAR file to include this JSP Page.
D. Implement the interface IlrScenarioSuiteResourcesRenderer and repackage the Decision Center EAR file to include this new class.
Question #5
During development, a ruleset that determines the eligibility of an applicant is in the Risk Department's Decision Center repository. The architecture team decides to use the ruleset as a web service generated from a Rule Designer project wizard for other departments in the company to invoke. Which execution approach should the application developer use?
A. Hosted Transparent Decision Service with the InterceptorEnabled parameter set to false
B. Remote EJB Rule Session
C. Hosted Transparent Decision Service (HTDS)
D. Monitored Transparent Decision Service (MTDS)
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A | Question #2 Correct Answer: C | Question #3 Correct Answer: D | Question #4 Correct Answer: A | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |
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