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IBM C2020-612 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
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| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos 10 BI Author COG-612 Exam |
| Exam Number: | COG-612 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Cognos BI Professional IBM Cognos Analytics certifications |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Training and Skills |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification via Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM Cognos BI 10 and basic reporting concepts |
IBM C2020-612 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Dashboards and Workspace | - Building dashboards and workspace content
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| Topic 2: Data Modeling Basics | - Understanding packages and metadata
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| Topic 3: Data Analysis | - Interactive analysis using Cognos tools
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| Topic 4: Report Authoring | - Creating and managing reports
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| Topic 5: Report Distribution | - Scheduling and delivery
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| Topic 6: Security and Administration | - Access control and permissions
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According to the official outline, the C2020-612 exam is structured around weighted domains such as:
- Security and Administration ()
- Dashboards and Workspace ()
- Report Authoring ()
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IBM Cognos 10 BI Author Sample Questions:
In the report shown,
users click on the Product line link to navigate to the specific product line in the list below. Users can also click on the Top link to return to the Product line list at the top of the report. Bookmarks are used to control this drill-through behavior. How is each of the drill-throughs defined for this report to function as described?
- A. Product line drill-through: bookmark source type = Data Item Label, where Data Item = Product line;Top drill-through: bookmark source type = Text, where Text =Top
- B. Product line drill-through: bookmark source type = Text, where Text =Top;Top drill-through: bookmark source type = Data Item Value, where Data Item = Product line
- C. Product line drill-through: bookmark source type = Text, where Text = Top;Top drill-through: bookmark source type = Data Item Value, where Data Item = Product line
- D. Product line drill-through: bookmark source type = Data Item Value, where Data Item = Product line;Top drill-through: bookmark source type = Text, where Text =Top
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
In Report Studio, an author edits the SQL statement that a query uses to retrieve data for a crosstab. After editing the SQL, the author wants to add a new data item to the query. How can the author add the data item?
- A. The author must edit the SQL statement so that the query retrieves an additional data item.
- B. The author must add a query reference to the existing query and then add the data item to the referenced query.
- C. The author must add the data item to the query from the package displayed on the Source tab.
- D. The author must convert the edited SQL back to a query object and then add the data item.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
In Report Studio, an author creates the following report:
The author wants the report to show the total revenue generated by each Product line. How can the author accomplish this?
- A. In the layout, group the Product type column and then add an aggregate row showing total revenue values.
- B. In Query Explorer, change the Rollup Aggregate Function property for the Revenue data item to Total.
- C. In Query Explorer, change the Rollup Aggregate Function property for the Product line data item to Total.
- D. In the layout, group the Product line column and then add an aggregate row showing total revenue values.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
In Report Studio, an author creates the following report: The author wants each row of this report to contain a column chart displaying quantity sold for a particular product line. How can the author ensure that the chart in each row displays data for only the product line that appears in the same row?
- A. Add a column chart to the list, add data to the chart and then create an intersect relationship between the queries for the list and the chart.
- B. Add a column chart to the list, link the column chart to the same query used for the list and then add data to the chart.
- C. Add a column chart to the list, add data to the chart and then create a union relationship between the queries for the list and the chart.
- D. Add a column chart to the list, add data to the chart and then create a master-detail relationship between the queries for the list and the chart.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
In Report Studio, an author wants to change the location of the legend in the chart report. What property will accomplish this?
- A. Absolute Position
- B. Axis Assignment
- C. Auto Truncation
- D. Relative Alignment
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
