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COGNOS BI0-112 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cognos 8 BI Author v2 |
| Exam Number: | BI0-112 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Cognos 8 BI Administrator v2 Cognos 8 BI Professional |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Cognos 8 BI Author Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers / Online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; practical experience with Cognos 8 recommended |
COGNOS BI0-112 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Managing and Distributing Reports | 20% | - Setting permissions and access - Running and scheduling reports - Saving and organizing content - Exporting to different formats |
| Creating Basic Reports | 25% | - Using Report Studio and Query Studio - Building simple lists, crosstabs, and charts - Navigating Cognos Connection - Selecting data sources and packages |
| Enhancing Report Content | 30% | - Formatting data, text, and layout - Adding calculations, filters, and prompts - Using master details and drill-through - Implementing conditional formatting |
| Working with Data and Queries | 25% | - Applying sorting and grouping - Managing dimensional data - Modifying and combining queries - Using functions and expressions |
COGNOS BI0-112 Exam: What Candidates Want to Know
COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 is an official IBM certification exam, registered under the code BI0-112. Passing it awards the Cognos 8 BI Author v2 certification, a credential at the Intermediate / Author level. It also connects to Cognos 8 BI Professional, Cognos 8 BI Administrator v2. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 exam presents 50-60 questions within 90 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 takes 70%, and official registration costs Approx. $200 USD. Retakes bill the full Approx. $200 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
No formal prerequisites; practical experience with Cognos 8 recommended
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register.
COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers / Online proctored.
Yes, IBM recommends the following training for COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 candidates.
Complement any training with the 50 practice questions in the ActualPDF BI0-112 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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COGNOS Cognos 8 BI Author v2 is organized into 4 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Working with Data and Queries (25%), Enhancing Report Content (30%), and Creating Basic Reports (25%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
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