Monday, 20 February 2017

C2040-410 IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development B

Test information:
Number of questions: 58
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 65%
Languages: English, Japanese

Exam 409: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development A

Exam Type: Multiple Choice
Description: Covers IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition material as it relates to these competency areas:

Extension Library
Use tree nodes and navigator controls
Work with the Application Layout Control
Work with the Data View Control
Work with the Dialog Controls
Work with the Dynamic Content Controls
Work with the Dynamic View Panel Control
Work with the Form Table Control
Work with the In-Place Form Control
Work with the Rest Service Control
Work with the Mobile Controls
Use the Dojo Form Input Controls and Effects

Programming
Create and update calendar events with the Calendar Classes
Sending mail messages
Understand base syntax of Formula Language
Understand the Java Domino classes
Understand server-side JavaScript Domino classes
Understand base syntax of IBM LotusScript
Understand compute with form
Understand data types
Understand DXL
Understand Java Heap
Understand thread safety
Use scoped variables
Use URL commands for web applications
Utilize HTML and attributes
Work with @Commands
Work with @Functions
Work with MIME entities

XPages
Work with custom controls
Define data sources and data binding
Design an XPage
Work with XPages Source Editor
Include resources on an XPage
Work with multiple data sources in XPages and custom controls
Run an existing agent and Web Query Save Agents from an XPage
Understand control properties
Understand editable areas and facets
Understand JSF lifecycle
Understand Partial Refresh
Use core and container controls
Use the All Properties on any control
Validate an XPage and error message controls
Work with event handlers in XPages
Work with expression language
Work with server-side XPages global objects and classes
Work with the XSP client-side object
Work with XPiNC
Work with the XPage application configuration files
Implement a Managed Bean

IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0
Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is for experienced IBM Domino system administrators who need to plan, install, set up, and manage IBM Domino 9.0 Social Edition servers and users. The IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 should be able to demonstrate skills associated with growth in expanding a Domino infrastructure through such areas as clustering, expanded monitoring configurations and replication/mail routing topologies. Additionally, the certified individual should understand integration points with other IBM products and have an understanding of OpenSocial standards.

Key areas of focus:
Installation
Administration
Networking and Integration
Security
Replication
Messaging
User Management

While the System Administration electives required to qualify for Advanced level certification are still in development, with the release of the Notes and Domino 9.0 certifications, the program is recognizing those System Administrators who also have experience in Application Development. These individuals can attain advanced level certification in System Administration by passing one or more of the Application Development 9.0 exams.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Basic troubleshooting skills
Understanding of messaging concepts and architecture
Basic knowledge of IBM Connections, OpenSocial standards
Understanding of composite applications
Basic knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server
Basic networking skills
Working knowledge of security concepts compatible with the Domino platform
Working knowledge web application and directory servers

In addition to the above System Administration skills, individuals who have proven their proficiency in IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Application Development by passing either of the core Application Development tests or achieving certification in Application Development will qualify for this Advanced level System Administrator certification.

IBM Certified Application Developer - Notes and Domino 9.0
This certification is for IBM Notes and Domino application developers who will be using Domino Designer 9.0. The individual seeking certification will need a deep understanding of Notes and Domino architectural concepts and the use of complex functions and features, including XPages, CSS, XML and JavaScript.

Key areas of focus:
Application Architecture
Application Debugging
Application Design Elements
Application Performance
Extension Library
IBM Domino Designer and Eclipse
Integrating External Data
Programming
Security Features
User Management
XPages

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
build and modify single and multi-database applications
build IBM Domino 9.0 applications that are Web-enabled
employ advanced formula techniques
employ methods for accessing data sources (Domino and non-Domino)
employ workflow functionality used to route documents
employ XPages functionality
implement security requirements


QUESTION 1
Which control, used to dynamically switch content, includes support to code the Dynamic Content
display using a Simple Action, client-side or server-side JavaScript?

A. Switch
B. Dynamic Content
C. Multi-image Output
D. Dynamic View Panel

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
When he saved this mobile XPage John received a compile-time error indicating a required
property for the <xe:singlePageApp> control is not present.



What property and value must John add to the <xe:singlePageApp> start tag to correct this error?

A. startAppPage="appPage1"
B. startAppPage="startPage"
C. selectedPageName="appPage1"
D. selectedPageName="startPage"

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which statement is true about the Application Layout control?

A. The Application Layout control provides a consistent interface when added directly to each
XPage in an application.
B. To render properly, the Application Layout control must implement one of the oneuiv2.1 themes
or a theme that extends a oneuiv2.1 theme.
C. The Application Layout control includes a total of three facet areas for adding content (left,
center and right columns) and three bar areas foricons, titles, links and drop down menus.
D. When the Application Layout control is enabled for an application each XPage will include a left,
center and right column area with the samedimensions to provide a consistent user interface
across the application.

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
John added a Dynamic View Panel to the CustomersViews XPage to switch display to any one of
several views in the Customers application. He set the pageName property to the
CustomerDocument XPage to identify the XPage to open when a customer name is selected from
the displayed view in the Dynamic View Panel control. What must John do to have the selected
customer document open in read mode on the CustomerDocument XPage?

A. For the Dynamic View Panel, set the openDocAsReadonly to "true".
B. Nothing. The selected document in a Dynamic View Panel will by default open in read mode.
C. For the Domino Document data source on the CustomerDocument XPage set the
openDocAsReadonly to "true".
D. Code the onColumnClick event of the Dynamic View Panel control with the Open Page simple
action and set the target property to"openDocument".

Answer: D

Explanation:

Friday, 17 February 2017

C2040-408 IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development Update

Test information:
Number of questions: 53
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 69%
Languages: English, Japanese

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0
IBM Certified Application Developer - Notes and Domino 9.0

Exam 408: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition Application Development Update

Description: Covers IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition material as it relates to these competency areas:
Extension Library Controls
IBM Domino Designer and XPages
Debugging
Programming

Extension Library Controls
Work with the Dialog controls
Work with the Mobile controls
Work with the Application Layout controls
Work with the Navigator controls
Work with the Data View controls
Work with the Pager controls
Work with Form Table Control
Work with Name Picker Control
Work with Value Picker Control
Work with Dynamic Content Control
Work with Pager Save State Control
Work with Dynamic View Control
Work with Dojo Name Text Box Control
Work with Dojo List Text Box Control
Work with Server-side JavaScript @Functions

IBM Domino Designer and XPages
Set the ID for partial execution mode on the event panel
Use the specialized Pickers to enter/select a custom control property when adding a custom control to a page
Get help directly in the source pane in the XPages editor
Use source control for application management
Edit faces-config from the XPages Perspective
Use the hyperlink functionality in the XPages Source Editor to access resources
Explain the image types supported for images resources (PNG support new in )
Configure settings using the XPage Properties Editor
Close an application from the Applications Navigator
Use Display Abbreviated Dates for a Dates Column in the Notes client
Find applications not in the working set
Navigate to a custom control from the source pane
Set up a palette profile
Configure server-based application accessed from the IBM Notes client to run directly on the IBM Domino server
Use the spell checker in the CKEditor in XPages

Debugging
Debug compressed JavaScript files or Dojo files
Debug client-side JavaScript (using uncompressed files)
Use server-side JavaScript debugger

Programming
Access IBM Domino data using the Domino Data Service REST API
Understand and use the SendMail Simple Action
Use the NotesCalendar APIs to create/edit calendar entries
Identify application runtime environments: web-browser plug-in, IBM Notes client, and web browser
Configure JAR design elements

QUESTION 1
How would a developer enable partial refresh using a Dynamic Content control?

A. partialEvents="true"
B. partialRefreshMode="true"
C. No action needed. By default, partial refresh is enabled.
D. getComponent("dynContent").setRefreshMode("Partial")

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Sam is creating a mobile application using the Mobile controls. When a user opens a page from a
view, she would like the view page to fade in when the user returns to it. How can she accomplish this?

A. On the page heading control, Sam should set the transition

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
What does setting the expandLevel property of a Navigator control to "0" do when the expandable
property is set to "true"?

A. expands all the Navigator control levels
B. expands the first (index 0) Navigator child node
C. makes the Navigator control show only the parent levels
D. prevents the Navigator from displaying a twisty on levels that can be expanded

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
The simpleValuePicker data provider of the Value Picker control supports which kind of data?

A. .Net Matrix
B. JavaScript Arrays
C. @PickerDataSource
D. Direct REST API calls

Answer: B

Explanation:

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

C2040-406 IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration A

Test information:
Number of questions: 57
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 70%
Languages: English, Japanese


Exam 406: IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition System Administration A

Description: Covers IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Social Edition material as it relates to these competency areas:
Installation
Administration
Networking and Integration

Installation
Understand failover
Understand server topologies (mail routing and replication)
Understand On Disk Structure (ODS)
Understand differences in the Basic client, Standard client, and Standard client with Social Edition theme
Install a server
Configure Transaction Logging
Configure Domino Attachment and Object Service (DAOS)
Configure Directory Catalog
Configure Directory Links
Setup Directory Assistance
Utilize a secondary address book
Configure Rooms and Resources
Configure Full Text Index
Configure Domain Indexing
Install and Configure IBM Notes Traveler
Configure basic Social Edition features
Create internet site documents
Create a Connection document
Install the IBM Notes Browser Plug-in
Configure IBM Domino services and tasks
Configure network connectivity

Administration
Compare Domino Administrator and Web Administrator clients
Identify and manage IBM Domino services and tasks
Utilize administrative tools in the IBM Domino Administrator client
Configure AdminP
Implement Quality of Service (QoS) features
Utilize Program document features
Manage the notes.ini settings
Issue console commands
Troubleshoot connectivity
Configure DDM
Create and configure statistic and event generators
Utilize the Database Management Tool
Utilize the Domino Configuration Tuner (DCT)
Replace or refresh template
Utilize NSD
Understand Updall, Compact
Correct corruption
Utilize IBM Notes logs
Perform database maintenance
Upgrade a server
Move an IBM Domino server to new machine
Decommission a server

Networking and Integration
Configure the IBM WebSphere Plug-in
Configure extended services, e.g. HTTP, POP3, SMTP, LDAP
Configure port encryption and compression
Integrate IBM Sametime
Configure network encryption
Understand embedded experience features
Understand Shindig server features
Configure a Web SSO document
Understand widgets and plug-ins
Create and configure the Widget Catalog
Understand IBM Connections features available in IBM Notes and IBM iNotes


QUESTION 1
What type of Web Site rule can be used to provide user-friendly aliases for complex URLs?

A. Rewrite
B. Directory
C. Redirection
D. Substitution

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which statement is true for the IBM Notes 9.0 Basic client?

A. The Notes 9.0 Basic client is available for Windows only.
B. The Notes 9.0 Basic client is available for Windows and Mac only.
C. The Notes 9.0 Basic client is available for Windows and Linux only.
D. The Notes 9.0 Basic client is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which hidden view in the Domain Catalog can an administrator use to find which databases are
included in the domain index?

A. $MultiDbIndex
B. $DbCategories
C. $DocumentContent
D. $DomainRepository

Answer: A

Explanation:

Saturday, 11 February 2017

C2040-400 Foundations of IBM Social Business Architecture V1

Test information:
Number of questions: 55
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 64%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1

This exam covers the following products and versions: IBM Connections 5.0, IBM Sametime 9.0, IBM Connections Docs 1.0.6, and IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.

Study Guide for the certification test.

Below are the high level objectives for this exam. We recommend reviewing the Study Guide for more detailed information on the test objectives to provide a better idea of the content which will be covered on the exam.

Section 1: Products and Capabilities (27%)

Understand how IBM Connections can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Mail Next or Connections Mail can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Docs can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM Sametime can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand how IBM WebSphere Portal can be applied to Social Business Use Cases
Understand the Social Capabilities that Drive Human Interactions
Explain document management in IBM Connections
Understand level of available customizations of IBM Connections, IBM WebSphere Portal
Understand IBM Connections features
Understand how to implement Exceptional Digital Experiences using IBM Social Products
Understand and describe the key differences between Connections in the browser and Connections on mobile
Explain differences between instant messaging, Mail, and other similar technologies
Understand how to gain insights from customers and site visitors using reporting and analytics
Define end user definition of "files" as it relates to Social business

Section 2: Integration Points and Architecture (27%)
Articulate the architectural decisions that need to be made in order to implement the Social Business Architecture
Understand resource requirements regarding installation, configuration and customization process
Understand Social Business security concerns in enterprise environment
Explain how Social network platform can integrate into existing client environment
Understand the basic small-medium-large infrastructure requirement options of IBM Connections
Explain integration capabilities of the various IBM solutions
Understand Open Social API and how it fits into overall Social Architecture
Understand integration with non-IBM products
Understand differences between internal systems, intranet, extranet solutions
Identify differences between systems of record and systems of engagement
Understand the different social integration points

Section 3: Benefits, Patterns, and Use Cases (16%)
Describe the differences between a people-centric, a document-centric and a community-centric approach
Define appropriate social business use cases
Understand the difference between social collaboration, communication and content
Explain how Social Business improves business outcomes
Explain how Social Business improves business outcomes
Measure the impact and usage of social business using metrics and network analysis
Understand key concerns/concepts around mobility
Understand Social Business patterns

Section 4: Adoption and Governance (22%)
Understand key roles in the adoption, strategy, and governance planning
Explain how to improve employee/team collaboration using Social Business platform features
Describe how social communication fits into a comprehensive communication strategy
Describe the impacts of a social business solution on internal versus external usage
Understand the methods of social business adoption
Understand how mobile and mobility affects adoption
Articulate Social Business Roadmap along with different phases of adoption
Understand the role of Gamification in Social Business
Understand how to meet business needs regarding compliance, legal, and privacy
Create and refine governance model around social business
Understand best practices for social business success

Section 5: Social Business Maturity Model (7%)
Understand the difference of Social Business and Social Media
Describe how Social Business solutions fit together into a cohesive collaboration platform
Establish business value that Social Business brings to an enterprise from both an internal and external perspective
Understand and adapt to cultural differences among organizations
Understand the needs of various industries and how social can benefit them differently

IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Social Business V1 is a person who can clearly explain the benefits and underlying concepts of Social Business. This person can also demonstrate how the IBM Social Business offerings helps customers realize these benefits.

Key areas of competency include:
Products and Capabilities
Integration Points and Architecture
Benefits, Patterns, and Use Cases
Adoption and Governance
Social Business Maturity Model

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

The following qualifications are requirements for success:
Working knowledge of Social Business design principles
Working knowledge of Social Business architectures, solutions, and processes
Working knowledge of Social Business maturity models and adoption models
Working knowledge of the IBM Social Business Reference Architecture
Working knowledge of the IBM Social Business offerings
Working knowledge of the role of corporate and information governance, and security on Social Business architecture
Working knowledge of the features of the products contained in the Social Business Reference Architecture

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:
Click on the link(s) below to see test details, test objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

Test C2040-400 - Foundations of IBM Social Business Architecture V1


Wednesday, 8 February 2017

C2020-703 IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Administrator

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 66%
Languages: English

This test is valid for TM1 v10.1 and TM1 v10.2.

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos TM1 10.1

TM1 Concepts (28%)
Identify the roles of TM1 architectural components
Identify TM1 objects
Identify BI Objects Relevant to TM1
Identify connectivity to different data sources

TM1 Installation and Administration (38%)
Describe TM1 readiness, installation, and configuration
Describe TM1 administration tasks
Describe TM1 security issues

Performance and Scalability (15%)
Describe performance monitoring and tuning considerations
Describe high-availability and load-balancing considerations
Describe deployment strategies

Troubleshooting (19%)
Demonstrate how to troubleshoot TM1
Demonstrate knowledge of how to recover from a disaster
IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos TM1 10.1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The TM1 Administrator is responsible for the administration of the IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 environment. This individual will be able to participate as an effective team member on implementation projects.

To achieve the IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos TM1 10.1 certification, candidates must possess the skills identified under Recommended Prerequisite Skills, if any, and pass one (1) exam.

Click the test link below to see the overview, objectives, and test preparation recommendations.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Prior to your preparation for this associate-level certification, the following knowledge and skills are recommended and assumed:

Basic knowledge of OLAP and TM1
Basic knowledge of networking
Basic knowledge of operating systems
Basic knowledge of relational database technology
Familiarity with the terminology for the office of finance
Familiarity with IT terminology

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:
Click on the link(s) below to see test details, test objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

Test C2020-703 - IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Administrator

This test is valid for TM1 v10.1 and TM1 v10.2.

QUESTION 1
You want to deploy a new application using dimension calculations in Performance Modeler. The
application will be deployed in distributed mode.
Which two configuration parameters should be applied? (Choose two.)

A. PersistentFeeders=T
B. AllowSeparateNandCRules=T
C. DistributedPlanningOutputDir=.\tunit
D. LoggingDirectory=. . \log

Answer: B,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Support has requested that the customer increase the logging in their tm1s-log.properties file.
Where is this file found?

A. In the same directory as the tm1 install
B. In the same directory as the web.config file
C. In the same directory as thetm1s.cfg file
D. In the same directoryasthetm1p.ini file

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which two TM1 Objects are potential data sources for a TurboIntegrator process? (Choose two.)

A. Rule File
B. Dimension Subset
C. Cube View
D. Application Folder

Answer: B,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Your organization has security restrictions that prohibits the installation of software on end-user
workstations.
Which two TM1 user interfaces would be acceptable? (Choose two.)

A. Cognos Insight
B. TM1 Web
C. TM1 Performance Modeler
D. TM1 Application Web

Answer: B,D

Explanation: