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IBM C2040-915 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Solution Development |
| Exam Number: | C2040-915 (formerly LOT-915) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Passing Score: | 42/60 (70%) |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 (varies by region) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired since August 2014; certification validity 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0 Solution Development |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Development Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Prometric Testing |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam at authorized testing centers (Prometric) |
| Pre Condition: | Experience with Java/J2EE, JSP, and Rational Application Developer; no formal prerequisite exam required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM C2040-915 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Architecting a Portal Solution | 20% | - Application design and deployment - Portal architecture overview - Portlet API standards (JSR-168, JSR-286) |
| Topic 2: Advanced Portal Features | 20% | - Composite applications - Personalization and search integration - iWidgets and client-side framework |
| Topic 3: Theme and Skin Development | 20% | - Custom layouts and navigation - OneUI and CSS customization - Theme structure and templates |
| Topic 4: Portlet Development | 25% | - AJAX and client-side integration - Portlet communication and coordination - Standard portlet development |
| Topic 5: Testing, Debugging & Performance | 15% | - Performance monitoring and tuning - Logging and tracing - Local server debugging |
C2040-915 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Solution Development is an official IBM exam, listed under exam code C2040-915. A passing result earns you the IBM Certified Solution Developer - WebSphere Portal 7.0 certification at the Solution Developer level. It also ties into IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0 Solution Development, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Solution Development requires 42/60 (70%), and the official registration fee is USD 200 (varies by region). Retakes charge the full USD 200 (varies by region) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Experience with Java/J2EE, JSP, and Rational Application Developer; no formal prerequisite exam required
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When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Web-based proctored exam at authorized testing centers (Prometric).
IBM recommends the following training for IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Solution Development candidates.
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The IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0 Solution Development syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Portlet Development (25%), Architecting a Portal Solution (20%), and Advanced Portal Features (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
