In 2026, enterprises are not lowering their standards to fill seats; they are raising them. Earning the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 certification shows you meet that bar, and RealValidExam supports the effort with 105 practice questions for the C2090-621 exam plus a free demo to start with.
IBM C2090-621 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 |
| Exam Number: | C2090-621 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD (historical) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Passing Score: | 70% (42 out of 60) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 59-60 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Cognos Analytics Author Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center (retired) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic database/SQL knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM C2090-621 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cognos Analytics Environment | 15% | - Navigate the interface - Understand security and permissions |
| Topic 2: Data Modules and Data Sources | 20% | - Use SQL and custom calculations - Create and manage data modules - Connect to relational and uploaded data |
| Topic 3: Enhance and Manage Reports | 20% | - Customize with HTML, XML, and macros - Distribute and schedule reports - Create active reports |
| Topic 4: Dashboards and Visualizations | 20% | - Add visualizations and decks - Create interactive dashboards - Control data display and interactivity |
| Topic 5: Report Design and Creation | 25% | - Build list, crosstab, and chart reports - Use layout and formatting tools - Apply filters, prompts, and parameters |
C2090-621 Exam Facts: What Candidates Want to Know
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The passing score for the C2090-621 exam is 70% (42 out of 60), and the registration fee is $200 USD (historical). With the fee paid per attempt, thorough preparation is the economical route — consistent timed practice until your scores stay above the passing mark.
The C2090-621 exam is the official examination for the IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 certification from IBM. It measures whether you can apply the published exam objectives to realistic working scenarios, and in a job market where enterprises keep raising requirements, the resulting credential is a clear, verifiable advantage — for job seekers and for employees aiming at the next step alike.
According to the official outline, the C2090-621 exam is structured around weighted domains such as:
- Dashboards and Visualizations (20%)
- Enhance and Manage Reports (20%)
- Cognos Analytics Environment (15%)
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No formal prerequisites; basic database/SQL knowledge recommended
IBM Cognos Analytics Author V11 Sample Questions:
A report author has created a report as shown below:
What has been defined during the building of this report?
- A. Crosstab, Master detail relationship, Microchart, Section
- B. List, Crosstab, Master detail relationship, Section, Microchart
- C. Section, Singleton, List, Chart, Crosstab
- D. List, Crosstab, Header, Microchart
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A report author has applied a Union set operation on two queries with the resultant query named Main_Query containing the data items: Product line, Order method/Region, Revenue and Unit Sale Price. The report author added the data items to the list, grouped on Product line and Order method/Region. The screenshot below shows the result:
What must the report author do for the report to look like the following?
- A. Set the detail aggregation property to Automatic for each field.
- B. Set the detail aggregation property to None for product line and order method. Total for Revenue. Average for Unit Sale Price.
- C. Set the detail aggregation property to Default for product line and Order method. Default for Revenue and Average for Unit Sale Price.
- D. Set the detail aggregation property to None for only Product Line and Order Method. Automatic for Revenue. Average for Unit Sale Price.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A business manager wants to set the current Dashboard as the home page.
Which mode allows this task?
- A. Priority
- B. Run
- C. Review
- D. View
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A report author has been asked to create a report that needs to be distributed in PDF format. The report has to let users navigate quickly to a desired report page and information within the report.
How can this be accomplished?
- A. Creating an Active Report.
- B. Using a Hyperlink button.
- C. Using a layout component reference.
- D. Using drill-through definitions and bookmarks for navigation.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A report author wants to use a calculation which is not a string function to manipulate text.
Which function can be used?
- A. lower()
- B. substring()
- C. extract()
- D. trim()
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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