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IBM C2090-548 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Database Administration | - Administration tasks
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| Topic 2: IMS Architecture and Database Fundamentals | - IMS architecture
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| Topic 3: Backup, Recovery and Data Integrity | - Recovery management
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| Topic 4: Utilities and Operations | - IMS utilities
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| Topic 5: Security and Problem Determination | - Security and troubleshooting
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| Topic 6: Database Design and Definition | - Database definition
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C2090-548 Exam FAQ: Study Smarter, Not Longer
No mandatory prerequisite exam. IBM recommends practical experience administering IBM IMS databases and familiarity with IMS architecture and utilities.
The C2090-548 exam contains Approximately 60 questions with 90 minutes minutes on the clock. That combination rewards candidates who have rehearsed under realistic conditions — which is exactly what the software simulation version of the Real4Prep materials is for.
The official outline divides the C2090-548 exam into weighted domains, including:
- Database Design and Definition ()
- Utilities and Operations ()
- Database Administration ()
The IBM Certified Database Administrator - IBM IMS question bank at Real4Prep is organized around these same objectives, and its clear layout makes the heavily weighted points easy to spot and revisit.
The passing score is Not officially published and the exam fee is Varies by country (typically around USD 200). A practical approach: keep running timed practice sets until your results sit comfortably above the passing line, then book your seat.
Because knowing the content and knowing the exam are different skills. The software version of the IBM Certified Database Administrator - IBM IMS materials simulates the real C2090-548 exam environment, so the interface, timing, and question flow are familiar before you sit the real thing. It is a small rehearsal with an outsized effect — candidates who have experienced the simulation handle exam-day details calmly instead of burning time on surprises.
The C2090-548 exam is the official test for the IBM Certified Database Administrator - IBM IMS certification from IBM, measuring how well you can apply the published exam objectives in realistic scenarios. The credential validates your skills against an industry-recognized standard — and because the exam has its own format and rhythm, materials that combine organized content with realistic simulation prepare you more completely than reading alone.
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IBM Certified Database Administrator - IBM IMS Sample Questions:
Which of the following options does NOT describe a benefit of DB2's Row Compression?
- A. Compression allows you to cache more data in the buffer pools using the same amount of space.
- B. Compression allows you to retrieve the same amount of data using fewer disk operations (I/O).
- C. Compression allows you to reduce CPU workload because there is less data to process.
- D. Compression allows you to store the same amount of data in less space, which can significantly save storage costs.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What can comprise a HISAM database?
- A. Multiple KSDSs
- B. A KSDS and an OSAM dataset
- C. A single KSDS only
- D. A KSDS and an ESDS
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which one of the following options is correct about the differences between the IMPORT and INGEST utilities?
- A. The IMPORT utility is now deprecated and INGEST is the recommended alternative.
- B. The INGEST is capable of transforming and streaming data from files and pipes at high speeds into DB2 tables. The IMPORT utility cannot transform the data.
- C. The IMPORT utility can import data into a database, while the INGEST can only create database objects based on a script file.
- D. The IMPORT utility can perform lightweight transformations on the data being processed. The INGEST utility cannot transform data.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following options is TRUE about the Row and Column Access Control (RCAC) feature?
- A. Row and column level access control allows the creation of column masks that can control what column values a user is permitted to see.
- B. In order to take advantage of this feature, applications must be changed to work with the RCAC feature.
- C. Table data is protected against direct access to the table. Access using views is unrestricted.
- D. Users with DATAACCESS authority are exempt from the Row and Column Access Control rules.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which one of the following options is NOT a new feature introduced in DB2 10?
- A. INGEST utility
- B. Multi-Temperature Data Management
- C. Temporal Tables
- D. Table Partitioning
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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