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IBM 000-730 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 9 Family Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | C2090-730 |
| Passing Score: | 59% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 64 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9 IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 IBM Certified Solution Developer - DB2 9 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-response, Multiple-choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiration, exam retired 31 Dec 2021) |
| Recommended Training: | IBM DB2 9 Information Center IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exam Registration IBM Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE centers / Online proctored (before retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic knowledge of databases and SQL recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM 000-730 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Working with Databases and Database Objects | 17% | - Connecting to DB2 Servers and Databases - DDL Statements - Data Types and XML Support - Schemas, Tables, Views, Indexes, Constraints |
| Planning | 14% | - DB2 Editions and Packaging - Security and Access Control Basics - Database Workloads: OLTP vs Data Warehousing - DB2 Tools and Utilities |
| Data Concurrency | 13% | - Concurrency Control - Isolation Levels and Their Impact - Avoiding Lock Contention - Locking Mechanisms |
| DB2 Security | 16.5% | - Role-Based Access Control - Data Protection and Auditing - Authentication and Authorization - Privileges and Authorities |
| Working with DB2 Data Using SQL | 23.5% | - Transaction Isolation Levels - SQL Functions and Expressions - Sorting, Grouping, and Joining Data - DML Statements: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE |
| DB2 Installation and Configuration | 16% | - Installation Requirements and Procedures - Configuration Parameters - Instance and Database Configuration - Connectivity Setup |
Frequently Asked Questions: IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals
IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals is an official IBM certification exam, registered under the code 000-730. Passing it awards the IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9 certification, a credential at the Associate level. It also connects to IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9, IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9, IBM Certified Solution Developer - DB2 9. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals exam presents 64 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 IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals takes 59%, and official registration costs Approx. $200 USD (varies by region). Retakes bill the full Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) 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 mandatory prerequisites; basic knowledge of databases and SQL recommended
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
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IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Working with DB2 Data Using SQL (23.5%), DB2 Security (16.5%), and Working with Databases and Database Objects (17%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
IBM DB2 9 Family Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Question 1
Given the following tables:
YEAR_2006 EMPID NAME
1 Jagger, Mick 2 Richards, Keith 3 Wood, Ronnie 4 Watts, Charlie 5 Jones, Darryl 6 Leavell, Chuck YEAR_1962 EMPID NAME
1 Jagger, Mick 2 Richards, Keith 3 Jones, Brian 4 Wyman, Bill 5 Chapman, Tony 6 Stewart, Ian
If the following SQL statement is executed, how many rows will be returned?
SELECT name FROM year_2006 UNION SELECT name FROM year_1962
A. 0
B. 10
C. 12
D. 6
Question 2
Which type of key is defined on the child table to implement a referential constraint?
A. Unique key
B. Primary key
C. Composite key
D. Foreign key
Question 3
A user needs to create a trigger that will update table T2 whenever a row is added to table T1. Assuming the user has all appropriate privileges for table T2, which privilege is required on table T1 to create the trigger?
A. ALTER
B. SELECT
C. UPDATE
D. REFERENCES
Question 4
Application A holds an Exclusive lock on table TAB1 and needs to acquire an Exclusive lock on table TAB2. Application B holds an Exclusive lock on table TAB2 and needs to acquire an Exclusive lock on table TAB1. If lock timeout is set to -1 and both applications are using the Read
Stability isolation level, which of the following will occur?
A. Application B will be placed in a lock-wait state until ApplicationA releases its lock
B. Application B will read the copy of table TAB1 that was loaded into memory when Application A first read it
C. Application B will read the data in table TAB1 and see uncommitted changes made by Application A
D. Applications A and B will cause a deadlock situation
Question 5
Which of the following can be viewed with the Journal?
A. Warning and alarm thresholds for database indicators
B. Historical information about tasks, database changes, messages, and notifications
C. Graphical representations of data access plans chosen for SQL statements
D. Information about licenses associated with each DB2 9 product installed on a particular system
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: B |
