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IBM A2090-541 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux, UNIX and Windows |
| Exam Number: | 000-541 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 IBM DB2 9.7 Database Administrator Certification |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Multiple choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Generally no expiration for legacy IBM DB2 certifications |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (approximately USD 200–250) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60–70 |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 60–65% |
| Recommended Training: | IBM DB2 9.7 Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE IBM Exams |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam (Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored, depending on availability) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with DB2 9.7 database administration; no formal prerequisite exam required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM A2090-541 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Database Administration | - Backup and recovery strategies - Database maintenance utilities |
| Topic 2: SQL and Data Management | - SQL query fundamentals - Data manipulation and transaction control |
| Topic 3: Database Fundamentals | - DB2 architecture and components - Database objects and storage structures |
| Topic 4: Installation and Configuration | - DB2 server installation on LUW platforms - Instance and database configuration |
| Topic 5: Security and Access Control | - Authentication and authorization - User roles and privileges |
| Topic 6: Performance and Monitoring | - Query optimization basics - Monitoring tools and performance tuning |
Common Questions About the IBM A2090-541 Exam
The A2090-541 exam, officially known as IBM Assessment: DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows, is the IBM test that leads to the IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX and Windows certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2, IBM DB2 9.7 Database Administrator Certification.
The A2090-541 exam contains 60–70 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the A2090-541 exam is Approximately 60–65%, and the official registration fee is Varies by region (approximately USD 200–250). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended experience with DB2 9.7 database administration; no formal prerequisite exam required
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.ibm.com/certify.
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The official IBM Assessment: DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Configuration
- Database Administration
- Security and Access Control
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
IBM Assessment: DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which three commands will apply the specified action to all objects in schema PAY1 in database PRODDB? (Choose three.)
A. db2look-dproddb -z payl
B. GRANT SELECT ON TABLEpayl * TO USER userl
C. GRANT DROPIN ON SCHEMApayl TO USER userl
D. RUNSTATS ON SCHEMApayl D REORGCHK UPDATE STATISTICS ON SCHEMA payl
Question 2
When using SQU and JDBC applications to connect to the host DB2 database, which software license must be registered?
A. IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQU
B. DB2 ESE
C. DB2 Connect
D. DB2WSE
Question 3
Click the Exhibit button
Refer to the logging configuration parameters shown in the exhibit.
If there are currently 100 active log files and there is an error with archiving log file 1. What will happen when DB2 attempts to create log file 101?
A. The database will appear hung because the active log space will be full and BLK_LOG_DSK_FUL is set to YES. Once log file 1 is archived, DB2 will begin normal processing.
B. DB2 will continue normal processing. It will create log file 101 while attempting to archive log file 1 up to five times. If the fifth attempt to archive log file 1 to the regular archive location fails, it will be placed in the FAILARCHPATH location until the regular archive location becomes available.
C. The transaction that prompts DB2 to try and create log file 101 receives a "log full" error and is rolled back because the active log space is full. Since the physical log path is not full, the BLK_LOG_DSK_FUL parameter does not take effect, so the database does not appear hung.
D. DB2 will attempt to archive log file 1 to the regular archive location up to five times. If log archival still fails after the fifth attempt, the application will receive a "log full" error and at least one transaction will be rolled back.
Question 4
Click the Exhibit button.
Refer to the exhibit for information on how tables TABA and TABB were created. What would be the number of extents allocated for each table after the successful creation of both tables?
A. TABA: 1 extent TABB: 1 extent
B. TABA: 1 extent TABB: 10 extents
C. TABA: 4 extents TABB: 40 extents
D. TABA: 2 extents TABB: 20 extents
Question 5
Which SQL statement will execute successfully?
A. CREATE TABLE customer (custid INTEGER NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY, custinfo XML( 10000))
B. CREATE TABLE customer
(custid INTEGER,
custinfo XML NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY)
C. CREATE TABLE customer
(custid INTEGER,
custinfo XML(1 M) NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY)
D. CREATE TABLE customer
(custid INTEGER NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY,
custinfo XML)
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: D |
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