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IBM A2090-730 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | A2090-730 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 Family Fundamentals |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online or test center (varies by provider and region) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but basic database knowledge is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM A2090-730 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Database Administration Basics | - Security and authorization concepts - Instance and database management |
| Topic 2: DB2 Fundamentals Overview | - DB2 data storage concepts - DB2 architecture and components |
| Topic 3: SQL and Database Operations | - Basic SQL queries - Data manipulation (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) |
| Topic 4: Performance and Maintenance | - Performance tuning concepts - Indexing basics |
| Topic 5: Backup and Recovery | - Recovery fundamentals - Backup strategies |
IBM A2090-730 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
IBM Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals is an official IBM exam, listed under exam code A2090-730. A passing result earns you the DB2 certification at the Associate level. It also ties into IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 Family Fundamentals, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
No formal prerequisites required, but basic database knowledge is recommended.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The IBM Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Performance and Maintenance, DB2 Fundamentals Overview, and Backup and Recovery. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
IBM Assessment: DB2 9 Family Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Given the following statement:
CREATE TABLE tab1
(col1 SMALLINT NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY,
col2 VARCHAR(200) NOT NULL WITH DEFAULT NONE,
col3 DECIMAL(5,2) CHECK (col3 >= 100.00),
col4 DATE NOT NULL WITH DEFAULT)
Which of the following definitions will cause the CREATE TABLE statement to fail?
- A. COL1
- B. COL2
- C. COL3
- D. COL4
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A stored procedure object is created into which DB2 object?
- A. Schema
- B. Package
- C. Routine Space
- D. Alias
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which of the following best describes the age of the data in an OLTP system?
- A. Projected
- B. Current
- C. Historical
- D. Current and projected
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A user utilizing an alias to update a subset of columns in a table must have UPDATE privileges on which of the following DB2 objects?
- A. Columns
- B. Table and Alias
- C. Columns and Alias
- D. Table
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a declared temporary table?
- A. Declared temporary tables are not persistent and can only be used by the application that creates them
- B. It is possible for many applications to create declared temporary tables that have the same name
- C. Once the application that created a global temporary table is terminated, any records in the table are deleted and the table is automatically destroyed
- D. Declared temporary tables are created by executing a CREATE TABLE statement with the DECLARED GLOBAL TEMPORARY clause specified
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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