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| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Assessment: InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 |
| Exam Number: | A2090-421 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 63 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM InfoSphere Information Server IBM InfoSphere DataStage |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiration (retired exam) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-response, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Passing Score: | 62% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Education: InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration IBM Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers / Online proctored via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with ETL and data integration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/exams/A2090-421 |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| DataStage Architecture and Components | 20% | - Project and repository management - InfoSphere Information Server architecture - Client and server components - Parallel framework concepts |
| Advanced Features and Integration | 10% | - Job sequences and control flow - Metadata management - Source control integration |
| Job Execution, Monitoring and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Debugging and validation - Director client usage - Job logs and error handling - Performance optimization |
| Job Design and Development | 30% | - Sequential and parallel job creation - Stage usage and configuration - Data linking and partitioning - Parameter sets and environment variables |
| Data Transformation and Processing | 25% | - Lookup and reference data - Handling NULL values and data types - Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) - Transformer stage logic |
IBM InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 is an official IBM exam, registered under exam code C2090-421. Passing it earns the IBM Certified Specialist - InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 certification at the Specialist level. It also links to IBM InfoSphere DataStage, IBM InfoSphere Information Server. As an internationally recognized capacity standard, this credential speaks for your ability wherever your career takes you.
The IBM InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 syllabus comprises 5 official domains. The heaviest include Job Execution, Monitoring and Troubleshooting (15%), Data Transformation and Processing (25%), and Advanced Features and Integration (10%). The complete outline is above on this page; a short, efficient study plan starts with knowing exactly where the marks live.
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IBM InfoSphere DataStage v8.5 requires 62% to pass, with an official registration fee of Approx. $200 USD (varies by region). Retakes bill the full Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) again, so speed should never mean gambling. Compress your preparation with the TrainingQuiz practice tests, and book once your scores clear the requirement reliably.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with ETL and data integration
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Which two statements are true about the usage of scratch disk? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
You are required to use a Make Vector stage in your job. What three requirements must be met in order to use this stage? (Choose three.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
The Teradata Enterprise stage uses a distributed FastExport to access data. What is a limitation to distributed FastExport?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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In which two operations can you create DataStage projects? (Choose two.)
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
You are responsible for the projects Source Code Repository. When a developer notifies you that changes are ready to deploy you must first check them in. You will use the Information Server Source Code integration features to check in the changed assets. How will you identify the DataStage assets the developer modified in order to send them to the workspace?
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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