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IBM C2140-649 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Rational Software Architect |
| Exam Number: | C2140-649 |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-Drop, Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 51-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Rational Software Development Platform |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Rational Software Architect Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized Pearson VUE test centers; retired and no longer available for registration |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of software development, UML modeling, and Java/Eclipse environment; no mandatory prerequisite exams |
IBM C2140-649 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Modeling Fundamentals | 25% | - UML 2.x notation and diagrams - Element properties and relationships - Model creation and navigation |
| Topic 2: Installation and Configuration | 15% | - Perspectives and views configuration - Workspace setup and preferences - Installing Rational Software Architect |
| Topic 3: Architecture Design | 25% | - Service-oriented architecture design - Software architecture patterns - Component and deployment modeling |
| Topic 4: Analysis and Transformation | 20% | - Model-to-code transformation - Refactoring and impact analysis - Model validation and consistency checking |
| Topic 5: Integration and Collaboration | 15% | - Team support and version control - Import/export model formats - Integration with other Rational tools |
Common Questions About the IBM C2140-649 Exam
The C2140-649 exam, officially known as IBM Rarional Software Architect, is the IBM test that leads to the IBM Certified Specialist - Rational Software Architect certification at the Specialist / Intermediate level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as IBM Rational Software Development Platform.
The C2140-649 exam contains 51-60 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 C2140-649 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is Approx. $200 USD. 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.
Basic knowledge of software development, UML modeling, and Java/Eclipse environment; no mandatory prerequisite exams
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The official IBM Rarional Software Architect outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Architecture Design — 25% of the exam
- Analysis and Transformation — 20% of the exam
- Integration and Collaboration — 15% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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