Monday, 3 April 2017

MB2-716 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration

Exam MB2-716
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration


Published: February 3, 2017
Languages: English
Audiences: IT professionals, Developers
Technology: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise
Credit toward certification: Specialist

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Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 (20% - 25%)
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 settings
Configure auditing, document management, and collaboration; configure administration settings; perform data management tasks; perform user management; implement themes
Manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 security
Identify security roles, define permissions and privileges, configure access levels, configure security roles, assign security roles, implement multiple security roles, manage access, implement the standard security model and hierarchy security, configure business units, manage teams
Configure email services
Identify integration options, configure email server profiles and default organization email settings, enable server-side email synchronization, enable folder tracking, map exchange folders, set up and configure the CRM App for Outlook
Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 with other Office 365 offerings
Select the appropriate Office 365 group integration, create and configure Office 365 groups, integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint, enable linking to OneNote files, set up and configure OneNote integration, configure OneDrive integration

Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 entities, entity relationships, and fields (20% - 25%)
Manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 entities
Manage entity ownership, manage entity properties, configure system entities, describe activity entities, configure entity ownership and entity properties, implement managed properties, configure custom entities and security roles, delete entities
Implement entity relationships
Define relationship types, create relationships, configure cascading rules, identify types of cascading behavior, work with hierarchical data, configure entity mapping, create connections and connection roles
Define and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 fields
Identify field types, define field naming requirements, configure field properties and field display formats, implement option sets and two option fields, configure lookup fields and customer fields
Configure field customizations
Configure fields, configure field properties, use calculated fields, use rollup fields, configure global option sets, create alternate keys, configure field security and security roles, use status and status reasons, identify status reason transitions

Create and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, forms, views, and visualizations (25% - 30%)
Create and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions
Recommend usage patterns for Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, identify solution components, identify solution types, create managed and unmanaged solutions, configure publishers and versions, manage multiple solutions, import and export solutions
Customize Microsoft Dynamics 365 forms
Identify Microsoft Dynamics 365 form types, build a form, use specialized form components, implement access teams and subgrids, create editable grids, work with navigation, use multiple forms
Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 views and visualizations
Identify view types; create, modify, manage, and delete views; customize views; create system and personal charts; identify chart types that can be combined; use available series aggregation types; customize charts; import and export charts; create dashboards and dashboard components; customize dashboards; control access to dashboards
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 for mobile devices
Deploy the mobile client, identify available entities for the mobile client, configure mobile navigation, design mobile form layout, create custom controls, hide mobile form content, create multiple forms, create mobile views and activity lists

Implement business rules, workflows, and business process flows (20% - 25%)
Implement and manage business rules
Determine when to use business rules; describe business rule scopes; identify actions that trigger business rules; configure business rules, conditions, and actions
Implement and manage workflows, dialogs, and custom actions
Implement workflows; identify workflow types; implement dialogs and custom actions; identify when to use business process flows, workflow dialogs, and custom actions
Implement and manage business process flows
Identify business flow components; enable business process flows; implement steps, stages, and categories; implement flows that use multiple entities; use conditional branching; implement role-driven business process flows; run workflows

QUESTION: No: 1
You are creating a set of system views.
Which three options can you configure for the views? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.

A. read, write, and delete permissions
B. append, assign, and share permissions
C. default sort order for results
D. the widths of each column
E. the columns to display

Answer:


QUESTION: No: 2
You create a Publisher and add entities to a solution.
What are two outcomes of this action? Each correct answer presents a completes ion.

A. The name for existing custom entities that you add to a solution use the prefix that indicates the
publisher.
B. A new section dedicated to the publisher is added to the sitemap.
C. Option sets that you create as part of the solution use the prefix that indicates the publisher.
D. The name for custom entities that you create as part of the solution use the prefix that indicates the
publisher.

Answer:


QUESTION: No: 3
Which two statements are exclusive to managed solutions and not unmanaged solutions? Fach correct
answer presents part of the solution.

A. You cannot export the solution.
B. When you remove the solution, all components items included in the solution are removed.
C. You must define entity assets for every entity that you add to the solution.
D. You must select a publisher for the solution

Answer:

Monday, 13 March 2017

300-160 DCID Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing

Exam Number 300-160 DCID
Associated Certifications CCNP Data Center
Duration 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of data center infrastructure design pertaining to deployment requirements and options for network connectivity, infrastructure, storage network, compute connectivity, and compute resource parameters.

The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) exam (300-160) is a 90-minute, 60–70 question assessment. This exam is one of the exams associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco data center infrastructure design pertaining to deployment requirements and options for network connectivity, infrastructure, storage network, compute connectivity, and compute resource parameters. The course, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6 (DCID), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Data Center Network Connectivity Design 24%

1.1 Evaluate options for Layer 2 connectivity to meet deployment requirements in the data center

1.1.a Endpoint mobility
1.1.b Redundancy / high availability
1.1.c Convergence
1.1.d Services insertion

1.2 Evaluate options for Layer 3 connectivity to meet deployment requirements in the data center

1.2.a IP mobility
1.2.b Redundancy / high availability
1.2.b [i] Graceful restart / NSF
1.2.c Convergence
1.2.d Services insertion
1.2.d [i] Load balancing
1.2.d [ii] Security

2.0 Data Center Infrastructure Design 21%

2.1 Evaluate data center protocols to meet deployment requirements

2.1.a Fabric Path
2.1.b OTV
2.1.c VXLAN
2.1.d LISP
2.1.e VPC/VPC+

2.2 Evaluate options for orchestration and management in a data center

2.2.a Orchestration and automation
2.2.b Out-of-band management network
2.2.c License management

2.3 Evaluate options for device and routing virtualization in a data center

2.3.a VDC
2.3.b VRF

2.4 Evaluate options for interconnecting data centers

3.0 Data Center Storage Network Design 21%

3.1 Plan for iSCSI deployment in the data center

3.1.a Multipathing
3.1.b Addressing schemes

3.2 Evaluate QoS requirements in the data center

3.2.a Fibre Channel
3.2.b FCoE
3.2.c FCIP
3.2.d iSCSI

3.3 Determine FCoE/ Fibre Channel interface parameters based on data center requirements

3.3.a Dedicated and shared mode
3.3.b Port types
3.3.c ISL
3.3.d Oversubscription

3.4 Evaluate SAN Topology options in the data center

3.4.a Fabric redundancy
3.4.b NPV, NPIV, and FCF
3.4.c Load balancing

4.0 Data Center Compute Connectivity Design 19%

4.1 Evaluate options for Ethernet connectivity to meet deployment requirements in a data center

4.1.a Redundancy / high availability
4.1.b Bandwidth
4.1.b [i] Over subscription
4.1.c Fabric interconnect operation mode
4.1.c [i] Switch mode
4.1.c [ii] End host mode

4.2 Evaluate options for storage connectivity to meet deployment requirements in a data center

4.2.a Multipathing
4.2.b Bandwidth
4.2.b [i] Port channels
4.2.b [ii] Oversubscription
4.2.c Fabric interconnect operation mode
4.2.c [i] Switch mode
4.2.c [ii] End host mode
4.2.d Direct-attached storage
4.2.d [i] Appliance port
4.2.d [ii] Fibre Channel storage port
4.2.d [iii] FCoE port

5.0 Data Center Compute Resource Parameters Design 15%

5.1 Evaluate options for orchestration and automation in the data center

5.1.a Service profile templates
5.1.b vNIC templates
5.1.c vHBA templates
5.1.d Global policies vs local policies

5.2 Evaluate options for management network in a data center

5.2.a In-band
5.2.b Out-of-band

5.3 Evaluate options for network device virtualization in a data center

5.3.a Cisco VIC adaptors
5.3.a [i] Number of interfaces vs IOM uplinks
5.3.a [ii] vCon placement policies
5.3.a [iii] Ethernet adaptor policies
5.3.a [iv] Fibre Channel policies


QUESTION: No: 1
Which document is the least relevant as an output deliverable from the design phase?

A. high-level design
B. site requirements specification
C. configurations
D. migration plan

Answer: C


QUESTION: No: 2
Which performance characteristic is least likely to require being addressed in the data center solution
requirements?

A. server virtualization
B. desktop virtualization
C. distributed computing
D. private cloud
E. power efficiency

Answer: E


QUESTION: No: 3
Which item can be used as an alternative reconnaissance tool to the NetApp On Command Balance
application?

A. NetlQ PIateSpin
B. VKerne| vOPS
C. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
D. VMware vCenter Orchestrator plug-in
E. Symantec Enterprise Security Manager

Answer: A


QUESTION: No: 4
Which design steps could be considered optional?

A. audit
B. solution sizing
C. analysis
D. deployment provision

Answer: A


QUESTION: No: 5
Which technology differentiates a data center designed around Cisco equipment versus another vendor?

A. NPV
B. NPIV
C. VSANs
D. FCoE

Answer: C

Monday, 6 March 2017

C2040-434 IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7 Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 41
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administration - Connections Docs 1.0.7

Section 1: IBM Connections Docs Deployment Planning (29%)
Configure an HA environment for IBM Connections Docs
Understand networking protocols and connecting between various systems
Identify deployment topology
Understand IBM Connections Docs components
Understand the share directories
Understand system requirements and required packages
Understand pre-installation tasks
Understand single sign-on
Install IBM WebSphere Application Server
Configure security in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Section 2: IBM Connections Docs Installation (22%)
Install IBM Connections Docs help including help for IBM Connections Content Manager integration
Configure Microsoft Windows server for Conversion
Verify installation result including Sanity check
Configure NFS and CIFS
Install CMIS for IBM Connections Docs integration with IBM FileNet/IBM Connections Content Manager
Use GUI installer
Setup IBM Connections Docs using script-based Installer
Create databases
Upgrade to IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7

Section 3: Administration and Use of IBM Connections Docs (24%)
Understand the Save vs. Publish version differences
Understand Version control
Understand access controls for documents
Tune conversion performance for File Viewer and IBM Connections Docs
Co-edit a file
Work with Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations
Setup entitlement for IBM Connections Docs and Viewer
Understand IBM Connections Docs configuration files

Section 4: Integration (9%)
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM Connections Files
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM Connections Content Manager
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM FileNet
Understand IBM Sametime integration

Section 5: Troubleshooting (16%)
Understand troubleshooting techniques for various IBM Connections Docs applications (i.e. viewer, editor,...)
Troubleshoot shared data
Troubleshoot IBM Connections Content Manager
Troubleshoot IBM Connections
Understand IBM WebSphere Application Server logging

IBM Certified System Administration - Connections Docs 1.0.7

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who plan for and perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7 environment. This includes tasks associated with:

IBM Connections Docs Deployment Planning
IBM Connections Docs Installation
Administration and Use of IBM Connections Docs
Integration
Troubleshooting

This administrator is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The prerequisite knowledge and skills one needs before beginning to prepare for this job role certification include:

A working knowledge of IBM Connections 5.0 system administration, including installation, configuration, and administration of a Connection 5.0 environment
A working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, including but not limited to: the Integrated Solutions Console and wsadmin commands.
An understanding of the relationships between IBM Connections 5.0, WebSphere Application Server, IBM Connections Content Manager, IBM FileNet, IBM Sametime and LDAP.
A working knowledge of IBM HTTP Server.
A working knowledge of database software and architecture.
A working knowledge of networking protocols, including but not limited to NFS and CIFS.

Friday, 3 March 2017

C2040-433 IBM Connections Cloud Fundamentals V1

Test information:
Number of questions: 50
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 68%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Associate - Connections Cloud V1

Section 1: Administration (18%)
Customize the IBM Connections Cloud Organization preferences, settings and user interface
Understand admin permission policies and settings
Understand how to administer IBM Connections Mobile Applications
Understand service quotas and dependencies
Understand the administration of IBM Web Mail Cloud
Understand the assignment and use of Roles
Understand the basic concepts of data migration from on-premises IBM Notes to IBM SmartCloud Notes
Understand User Account Administration

Section 2: Security (12%)
Understand IBM Connections Cloud administration security settings
Understand IBM Connections Cloud authentication options and single sign-on
Understand IBM Connections Cloud security architecture

Section 3: Integration (15%)
Understand adding and integrating Internal applications
Understand available widgets and plug-ins
Understand the concepts of Application Passwords for Mobile Access
Understand how to provision and manage users with the IBM Connections Cloud Integration Server
Understand how to purchase and enable Integrated Applications
Understand what the IBM Connections Cloud API can be used for

Section 4: Features and Functionality (55%)
Identify the features and functions of IBM Connections Docs Cloud
Identify the features and functions of IBM Connections Meetings Cloud
Identify the features and functions of IBM Connections Social Cloud
Identify the features and functions of IBM Verse
Identify the features and functions of IBM SmartCloud Notes
Identify the features and functions of IBM Web Mail Cloud
Identify the features and functions of IBM Connections Archive Essentials Cloud
Understand how to manage and share content with Files
Understand how users can manage preferences and personalize their IBM Connections Cloud environment
Understand the Community Owner's administration options
Understand the differences between IBM SmartCloud Notes Hybrid and Service Only configurations
Understand the features of the IBM Connections Cloud Home Page
Understand the Guest model
Understand the subscription sales model, service bundles, such as IBM Connections Cloud S1 and S2, and subscription dependencies
Understand the use of Activities
Understand the use of Activity Templates
Understand the use of Communities
Understand the use of Community Applications
Understand the use of IBM Connections Chat Cloud
Understand the use of IBM Connections Cloud Mobile
Understand the use of IBM Connections Cloud Profiles
Understand the use of IBM SmartCloud Traveler for Notes
Understand the use of calendars and scheduling features across IBM Web Mail Cloud, IBM SmartCloud Notes and Community Events
Work with the IBM Connections Cloud directory, contacts and network

IBM Certified Associate - Connections Cloud V1

Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Associate - Connections Cloud is an individual with entry-level knowledge and experience with IBM Connections Cloud. This individual is knowledgeable about the fundamental concepts of this product through either hands-on experience or formal and informal education. The associate should have an in-depth knowledge of the basic to intermediate tasks required in day-to-day use of this product. This includes the following key areas of competency:

Administration
Security
Integration
Features and Functionality

Prerequisite skills required:
Basic knowledge of:
Webmail and email services
IBM Notes and Domino and IBM Notes Traveler
Social media and social business services
Online collaboration tools
Mobile applications
IBM Connections
Web browsers and browser technologies
Software as a Service concepts

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

C2040-432 IBM Connections 5.0 Fundamentals

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English, Japanese

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0

Section 1: Features and Functions (43%)
Understand basics of IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Explain limits of functionalities available to external users
Understand entitlements
Understand the architecture of the Visitor Model
Understand how to search for people in the directory
Understand how to work with colleagues
Understand and navigate Communities
Understand how to work with business cards
Understand how to work with Files
Understand how to work with Activities
Understand how to manage membership of a Community
Understand how to work with Blogs
Understand how to work with Ideation blogs
Understand how to work with Wikis
Understand how to work with Bookmarks
Understand how to work with Forums
Understand how to work with Surveys
Understand how Search works
Understand how to update Profiles
Discuss mobile functionality
Understand which security features are supported
Understand how to work with Activity Streams
Understand how to work with moderation
Understand IBM Cognos metrics usage

Section 2: Administration (11%)
Understand basic monitoring of IBM Connections and its components
Understand administration using wsadmin vs administration using the GUI
Define how to set up External Users
Work with basic administration of IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Outline how to work with LDAP and sync with Profiles
Understand file and library management
Understand how IBM Connections uses IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator

Section 3: Installation and Configuration (16%)
Understand small, medium and large deployment architecture and infrastructure requirements
Understand how to perform configuration using wsadmin
Configure Security, single sign-on
Configure IBM Forms Experience Builder to work with IBM Connections
Explain pre-requisites, hardware and software supported
Understand the basics on installing IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Understand how to configure IBM File Viewer
Understand basic moderation configuration
Understand the basics of migration and updates
Understand the basics of mobile configuration

Section 4: Customization and Integration (18%)
Understand integration capabilities with other products
Describe extending of IBM Connections Profiles, Communities and Homepage with iWidgets
Understand the capabilities of the IBM Connections API and SPI
Describe how and what can be customized in IBM Connections
Explain how FileSync and plugins work with IBM Connections
Understand the requirements for IBM Sametime presence awareness
Understand how to work with mail environments that can be integrated with IBM Connections

Section 5: Troubleshooting (12%)
Troubleshoot basic LDAP issues
Troubleshoot basic IBM Cognos issues
Troubleshoot basic IBM Connections Content Manager issues
Understand what each of the log files represent and what can be found there
Troubleshoot Search problems
Identify basic key performance indicators on each of the IBM Connections components
Understand basic configurations within the IBM WebSphere Integrated Solutions Console
Understand basic client-side troubleshooting
IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0

Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0 is an individual with entry-level knowledge and experience with IBM Connections. This individual is knowledgeable about the fundamental concepts of this product through either hands-on experience or formal and informal education. The associate should have an in-depth knowledge of the basic to intermediate tasks required in day-to-day use of this product. This includes the following key areas of competency:

Features and Functions
Administration
Installation and Configuration
Customization and Integration
Troubleshooting

Prerequisite skills required:
Working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator, and IBM HTTP Server
Basic knowledge of IBM Cognos and IBM FileNet
Working knowledge of client-side browser technologies
Working knowledge of OS, networking, and firewall concepts
Basic knowledge of security (SSL, data encryption)
Basic knowledge of supported database software
Basic knowledge of protocols including HTTP and LDAP
Basic knowledge of problem determination

Monday, 27 February 2017

C2040-426 IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 53
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 72%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administrator - Connections 5.0

Exam 426: IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

Exam Type: Multiple Choice
Section 1: Planning an IBM Connections Deployment (14%)

Configure a basic HA environment (IBM WebSphere Application Server and Connections (Business Application Layer), HTTP (Presentation Layer))

Describe pre-installation tasks

Describe Migration tasks and tools

Understand features (activities, blogs, wikis, and etc.)

Understand performance considerations

Understand the concepts of disaster recovery

Understand a complete IBM Connections 5.0 architecture

Understand where the IBM Connections data is stored


Section 2: Installing IBM Connections (14%)


Configure security (federated repositories)

Install Connections (include silent install tasks) and fixes

Install IBM Cognos

Install IBM Connections Content Manager

Install IBM WebSphere Application Server and fixpacks

Perform migration from IBM Connections 4.5

Use wizards (dbwizard and population wizard)


Section 3: Configuring IBM Connections (16%)


Configure Ajax Proxy

Configure IBM Cognos

Configure IBM Connections Content Manager

Customize profiles and themes and understand customization guidelines

Configure search

Enable/modify features such as moderation and notifications

Install and configure the IBM HTTP Server

Understand and configure External communities


Section 4: Security (14%)


Configure SSL

Enable external user access

Understand and configure basic IBM security options

Understand and enable SSO

Understand Mobile security configuration and options

Work with application security


Section 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance (14%)


Manage and upgrade databases

Perform system maintenance

Troubleshoot IBM Cognos

Troubleshoot IBM Connections Content Manager

Understand the login process

Understand the IBM WebSphere Application Server logs


Section 6: Administration (18%)


Administer IBM Connections services, activities, blogs etc

Backup and restore IBM Connections

Manage Community trash

Manage users

Move Communities with the "reparenting" command

Understand Search Index

Understand user synchronization

Work with the wsadmin command

Work with key IBM Connections configuration files


Section 7: Extended Features and Integration (9%)


Enable IBM Connections Mail

Understand administration of Metrics reports in IBM Connections

Understand and Enable IBM Sametime integration

Understand how to deploy IBM Forms Experience Builder within IBM Connections for surveys and polls

IBM Certified System Administrator - Connections 5.0
This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who plan for and perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Connections 5.0 environment. This includes tasks associated with:

Architecture
Installation and Migration
Security
General Administration
Configuration and Customization
Integration
Troubleshooting

This administrator is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The prerequisite knowledge and skills one needs before beginning to prepare for this job role certification include:

A working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, including but not limited to: the Integrated Solutions Console and wsadmin commands.
An understanding of the relationships between IBM Connections 5.0, WebSphere Application Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator, and LDAP.
A working knowledge of database software and architecture.
A basic understanding of how Connections 5.0 may integrate with other products (e.g., IBM Sametime, IBM Notes, IBM Domino, IBM WebSphere Portal).
A working knowledge of security protocols, including but not limited to securing web applications with SSL.

Sunday, 5 February 2017

C2020-701 IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 61%
Languages: English, Japanese

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

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis

The IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

TM1 User Interfaces (25%)
Demonstrate knowledge of TM1 perspectives
Demonstrate knowledge of cube views
Describe when to use TM1 Web
Describe TM1 Application Web
Describe Cognos Insight
Describe data entry mechanisms

TM1 Architectural Concepts (20%)
Describe basic server configuration
Demonstrate knowledge of TM1 Objects
Describe security concepts
Describe the reasons for usingTM1 as a data source for other products

TM1 Functional Knowledge (55%)
Demonstrate knowledge of how to analyze data
Describe how to use cube views
Describe how to use subsets
Describe how to create and deploy reports and templates

IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The TM1 Analyst is responsible for manipulating business data to discover and understand trends and exceptions, and for performing predictive analysis for an IBM Cognos TM1 model. This individual will be able to participate as an effective team member on implementation projects.

To achieve the IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis 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:

Intermediate/Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
Basic understanding of relational databases
Basic understanding of multidimensional data

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 C2020-701 - IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst

This test is valid for TM1 v10.1 and TM1 v10.2.
QUESTION 1
How do you configure a TM1 Web application so that users are not prompted for the TM1 Admin
Host every time they log in?

A. Modify the capability assignments in TM1 Architect.
B. Edit the pmpsvc_config.xml file.
C. Edit the web.config file.
D. Change security on the top-Level application folder from "private" to "public".

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
A company uses Excel workbooks to access IBM Cognos TM1 data over a wide area network.
The company needs to improve the performance of their Excel workbooks which contain multiple
slices from multiple TM1 cubes.
Which two changes will improve performance? (Choose two.)

A. Convert all DBR() functions to DBRW() functions.
B. Make all DBRW() functions reference a single VIEW function.
C. Convert all DBRA() functions to DBRW() functions.
D. Convert all DBRW() functions to DBR() functions.

Answer: A,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Why would you use Rebuild over Recalc in an Active Form?

A. When a conditional format on a report changes
B. When metadata is added to the TM1 model that must be displayed on the row
C. When data changes along the rows of a report
D. When a leaf element is added to a consolidated element of a report

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
A TM1 Application Web user has completed data input. Which action allows the user to lock the
data for review?

A. Commit
B. Save
C. Release ownership
D. Submit

Answer: D

Explanation: