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IBM C9550-275 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Blueworks Live IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition, V8.0 BPM Analysis |
| Exam Number: | C2180-275 |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 (original, retired) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 66% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 51-55 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Business Process Manager Education |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification (Retired) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Originally delivered via Pearson VUE authorized test centers; exam is now retired and no longer available |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of BPM concepts, Blueworks Live, and IBM Business Process Manager V8.0 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-bpm-analyst-blueworks-live-business-process-manager-express-or-standard-edition-v80-15010802 |
IBM C9550-275 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Process Analysis and Improvement | 20% | - Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies - Collaborate using Blueworks Live - Define performance metrics - Propose process improvements |
| Process Discovery | 20% | - Define project scope and goals - Identify candidate processes - Gather stakeholder requirements |
| IBM BPM Methodology | 15% | - Playback methodology - BPM lifecycle and phases |
| Process Modeling with Blueworks Live | 25% | - Create and edit process diagrams - Define activities, gateways, events, and flows - Document process details and attributes - Validate and review process models |
| Process Inventory and Prioritization | 20% | - Prioritize processes for BPM initiatives - Build and categorize process inventory - Assess process complexity and value |
IBM Blueworks Live IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition, V8.0 BPM Analysis (C9550-275) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The C9550-275 exam, officially known as IBM Blueworks Live IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition, V8.0 BPM Analysis, is the IBM test that leads to the IBM Certified BPM Analyst certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional.
The C9550-275 exam contains 51-55 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 C9550-275 exam is 66%, and the official registration fee is USD 200 (original, retired). 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.
No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of BPM concepts, Blueworks Live, and IBM Business Process Manager V8.0
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-bpm-analyst-blueworks-live-business-process-manager-express-or-standard-edition-v80-15010802.
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The official IBM Blueworks Live IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition, V8.0 BPM Analysis outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- IBM BPM Methodology — 15% of the exam
- Process Modeling with Blueworks Live — 25% of the exam
- Process Analysis and Improvement — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
IBM Blueworks Live IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition, V8.0 BPM Analysis Sample Questions:
Question 1
A security company provides background checks on individuals as a service. Based on various criteria, a customer's request can have a different priority to receive a better level of service response time. Whether the background check passes or fails should not impact the service level. Requests with a high priority need to be addressed within the same business day, those with a medium priority can take up to 3 days to process, and those with a low priority must be responded to within 5 business days. The security company is currently updating the background check process and wants to define some performance measurements to ensure customers are receiving the service level they are paying for. How should the BPM analyst define the measurements to meet these requirements?
A. Count the number of background check failures for each priority and calculate the difference from the service level agreement.
B. Capture the times to start and complete the background check, calculate the duration and compare it to the service level agreement by priority.
C. Capture the times to start and complete the background check, calculate the service level agreement for each priority and compare it to the times.
D. Calculate the rate of background check passes per day per priority to determine the service level agreement.
Question 2
The BPM analyst is mapping a Recruiting process for a company where the Hiring manager submits a Hiring request and the HR Director makes the decision to approve or reject the request. If approved, the HR Admin will post the position in a job search website. If Rejected, the HR Director will notify the Hiring Manager. How should the BPM analyst map this process?

A. Exhibit C
B. Exhibit D
C. Exhibit B
D. Exhibit A
Question 3
A company needs to improve their hiring process using a Business Process Management System (BPMS). Currently, their hiring manager writes a free form email regarding a new open position and sends it to the HR manager for approval. The hiring manager wants to standardize this activity using a BPMS. How should the BPM analyst define this user story?
A. As a Hiring Manager, I want to have a user interface with all the fields necessary to complete the hiring request form, so that I can avoid using a word document.
B. As a Hiring Manager, I want to complete the hiring request form and submit the form to the HR Manager, so that the HR Manager can review my request and make a decision on filling this position.
C. As a BPMS, I want to provide an electronic form to the Hiring Manager, so that the Hiring Manager can complete the request.
D. As a BPMS, I want to provide an electronic form instead of a document so that the data can be saved and retrieved for reporting purposes.
Question 4
During process discovery, the business subject matter experts (SMEs) make the following statement about how the process starts: "Today, our users access the database that stores new orders and copy that information manually onto a request form. This form is passed from one participant to another during the process. In our future state, we would like IBM Business Process Manager V8.0 to connect to the database directly, so that we don't have to manually create our request forms." The IT representatives from the client indicate that this should be possible. How should the BPM analyst respond to this?
A. Gather all the technical details for this integration.
B. Inform the business SMEs that this is not possible as the process must start with a Human Task.
C. Defer this discussion for the BPM developers.
D. Capture that the process should start systematically and identify high level inputs to the process.
Question 5
A BPM analyst has built the following process diagram during a process discovery workshop.
Each activity noted above will have a separate Coach displayed in IBM Business Process
Manager V8.0. How would the BPM analyst adjust the diagram to capture this requirement while adhering to best practices for proper process modeling granularity?
A. Add a separate swimlane for each activity in the Developer swimlane.
B. Add a separate milestones for each activity in the Developer swimlane.
C. Combine the Developer's 3 activities into a sub-process.
D. Color each activity with a different color to indicate separate Coaches.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: C |
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