Question #:1
Which three Cisco Business Edition 6000 characteristics contribute to its
business scalability? (Choose three.)
A. business process optimization through better team collaboration
B. high availability
C. rapid return on investment
D. increased agility and investment protection
E. reduced carbon footprint
F. server redundancy
G. deployment flexibility with unified provisioning
Answer: A C D
Question #:2
Which two statements about Cisco Validated Designs and Smart Business
Architectures are true? (Choose two.)
A. Cisco Validated Designs provide proven design of solutions that include only
Cisco products and thus ensure single-vendor solutions.
B. Cisco Validated Designs are end-to-end designs that are well-tested and fully
documented.
C. Smart Business Architecture guides are available for enterprise-sized
deployments only.
D. Smart Business Architecture is a blueprint for delivering the three Cisco
architectures in a modular approach.
Answer: B D
Question #:3
When selling a Cisco Business Edition 6000 solution to a customer that plans to
upgrade from an old voice collaboration solution which three important messages
must you present to the customer? (Choose three.)
A. Cisco Business Edition 6000 supports all major operating systems and devices.
B. Cisco Business Edition 6000 lowers the collaboration solution costs and the
costs of adding new users and functionalities.
C. Cisco Business Edition 6000 simplifies collaboration management by
introducing a dedicated IT team that is focused only on the collaboration
solution.
D. Cisco Business Edition 6000 reduces the risk of outdated technology and
reduces dependency on service providers.
E. Adding additional collaboration applications can be done simply by adding
additional Cisco UCS C-Series servers to the network.
F. Cisco Business Edition 6000 brings all collaboration functionalities on one
single server.
Answer: B D F
Question #:4
How does Cisco Collaboration address the need for different endpoints?
A. by introducing Cisco data center unified computing functionalities to support
collaboration requirements.
B. by offering various different phones
C. with a consistent user experience regardless of the type or location of the
endpoint
D. by focusing on software clients only O E) by enabling WebEx to support video
Answer: C
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
700-551 Express Security for Account Managers (ESAM)
Question #:1
Which are three key solutions and features of the web threat-centric solution? (Choose three.)
A. Identity and Access Control
B. Data loss prevention
C. Web threat defense
D. URL Filtering
E. E-mail Security
F. CTD and Network Analytics
Answer: B D F
Question #:2
Which are three customer use cases addressed to achieve the best outcome? (Choose three.)
A. Propose the best scalability
B. Offer powerful and integrated products
C. Faster threat identification
D. Provide complete protection
E. Deliver flexible deployment options
F. Enhance remediation
Answer: B D E
Question #:3
What are two major opportunities of selling security solutions? (Choose two.)
A. There is less competition in the security industry
B. The number of unsecure devices is estimated to be over 75 billion by 2020
C. The security market is estimated to grow to S106B by 2020
D. Partner security services make up 63% of the total market
Answer: C D
Question #:4
What is an attribute that Cisco Talos possesses?
A. 3rd party applications integrated through comprehensive APIs
B. Detection of threats communicated within 24 hours of occurrence
C. Ability to detect threats across all layers of defense
D. Blocks threats in real time
E. Real-time threat intelligence
Answer: E
Question #:5
Which three are profit incentives for partners? (Choose three.)
A. Opportunity Incentive Program
B. Profit Incentive Program
C. Value Incentive Program
D. Solution Incentive Program
E. Training Incentive Program
F. Cross-sell Incentive Program
Answer: A B C
Which are three key solutions and features of the web threat-centric solution? (Choose three.)
A. Identity and Access Control
B. Data loss prevention
C. Web threat defense
D. URL Filtering
E. E-mail Security
F. CTD and Network Analytics
Answer: B D F
Question #:2
Which are three customer use cases addressed to achieve the best outcome? (Choose three.)
A. Propose the best scalability
B. Offer powerful and integrated products
C. Faster threat identification
D. Provide complete protection
E. Deliver flexible deployment options
F. Enhance remediation
Answer: B D E
Question #:3
What are two major opportunities of selling security solutions? (Choose two.)
A. There is less competition in the security industry
B. The number of unsecure devices is estimated to be over 75 billion by 2020
C. The security market is estimated to grow to S106B by 2020
D. Partner security services make up 63% of the total market
Answer: C D
Question #:4
What is an attribute that Cisco Talos possesses?
A. 3rd party applications integrated through comprehensive APIs
B. Detection of threats communicated within 24 hours of occurrence
C. Ability to detect threats across all layers of defense
D. Blocks threats in real time
E. Real-time threat intelligence
Answer: E
Question #:5
Which three are profit incentives for partners? (Choose three.)
A. Opportunity Incentive Program
B. Profit Incentive Program
C. Value Incentive Program
D. Solution Incentive Program
E. Training Incentive Program
F. Cross-sell Incentive Program
Answer: A B C
Monday, May 21, 2018
98-381 Introduction to Programming Using Python
Published: August 23, 2017
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Korean
Audiences: IT professionals, Developers, Information workers
Technology: Python (version 3.6 or later)
Credit toward certification: MTA
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. View video tutorials about the variety of question types on Microsoft exams.
Please note that the questions may test on, but will not be limited to, the topics described in the bulleted text.
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Perform Operations using Data Types and Operators (20-25%)
Evaluate an expression to identify the data type Python will assign to each variable
Identify str, int, float, and bool data types
Perform data and data type operations
Convert from one data type to another type; construct data structures; perform indexing and slicing operations
Determine the sequence of execution based on operator precedence
Assignment; Comparison; Logical; Arithmetic; Identity (is); Containment (in)
Select the appropriate operator to achieve the intended result
Assignment; Comparison; Logical; Arithmetic; Identity (is); Containment (in)
Control Flow with Decisions and Loops (25-30%)
Construct and analyze code segments that use branching statements
if; elif; else; nested and compound conditional expressions
Construct and analyze code segments that perform iteration
while; for; break; continue; pass; nested loops and loops that include compound conditional expressions
Perform Input and Output Operations (20-25%)
Construct and analyze code segments that perform file input and output operations
Open; close; read; write; append; check existence; delete; with statement
Construct and analyze code segments that perform console input and output operations
Read input from console; print formatted text; use of command line arguments
Document and Structure Code (15-20%)
Document code segments using comments and documentation strings
Use indentation, white space, comments, and documentation strings; generate documentation by using pydoc
Construct and analyze code segments that include function definitions
Call signatures; default values; return; def; pass
Perform Troubleshooting and Error Handling (5-10%)
Analyze, detect, and fix code segments that have errors
Syntax errors; logic errors; runtime errors
Analyze and construct code segments that handle exceptions
Try; except; else; finally; raise
Perform Operations Using Modules and Tools (1-5%)
Perform basic operations using built-in modules
Math; datetime; io; sys; os; os.path; random
Solve complex computing problems by using built-in modules
Math; datetime; random
QUESTION 1
You are writing an application that uses the sqrt function. The program must reference the function using the name squareRoot.
You need to import the function.
Which code segment should you use?
A. import math.sqrt as squareRoot
B. import sqrt from math as squareRoot
C. from math import sqrt as squareRoot
D. from math.sqrt as squareRoot
Answer: C
Explanation:
References: https://infohost.nmt.edu/tcc/help/pubs/python/web/import-statement.html
QUESTION 2
You are creating a function that manipulates a number. The function has the following requirements:
? A float is passed into the function
? The function must take the absolute value of the float
? Any decimal points after the integer must be removed
Which two math functions should you use? Each correct answer is part of the solution? (Choose two.)
A. math.fmod(x)
B. math.frexp(x)
C. math.floor(x)
D. math.ceil(x)
E. math.fabs(x)
Answer: D,E
QUESTION 3
The ABC company has hired you as an intern on the coding team that creates e-commerce applications.
You must write a script that asks the user for a value. The value must be used as a whole number in a calculation, even if
the user enters a decimal value.
You need to write the code to meet the requirements.
Which code segment should you use?
A. totalItems = input(“How many items would you like?”)
B. totalItems = float(input(“How many items would you like?”))
C. totalItems = str(input(“How many items would you like?”))
D. totalItems = int(input(“How many items would you like?”))
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 4
You develop a Python application for your school.
You need to read and write data to a text file. If the file does not exist, it must be created. If the file has content, the
content must be removed.
Which code should you use?
A. open(“local_data”, “r”)
B. open(“local_data”, “r+”)
C. open(“local_data”, “w+”)
D. open(“local_data”, “w”)
Answer: B
Explanation:
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Korean
Audiences: IT professionals, Developers, Information workers
Technology: Python (version 3.6 or later)
Credit toward certification: MTA
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. View video tutorials about the variety of question types on Microsoft exams.
Please note that the questions may test on, but will not be limited to, the topics described in the bulleted text.
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Perform Operations using Data Types and Operators (20-25%)
Evaluate an expression to identify the data type Python will assign to each variable
Identify str, int, float, and bool data types
Perform data and data type operations
Convert from one data type to another type; construct data structures; perform indexing and slicing operations
Determine the sequence of execution based on operator precedence
Assignment; Comparison; Logical; Arithmetic; Identity (is); Containment (in)
Select the appropriate operator to achieve the intended result
Assignment; Comparison; Logical; Arithmetic; Identity (is); Containment (in)
Control Flow with Decisions and Loops (25-30%)
Construct and analyze code segments that use branching statements
if; elif; else; nested and compound conditional expressions
Construct and analyze code segments that perform iteration
while; for; break; continue; pass; nested loops and loops that include compound conditional expressions
Perform Input and Output Operations (20-25%)
Construct and analyze code segments that perform file input and output operations
Open; close; read; write; append; check existence; delete; with statement
Construct and analyze code segments that perform console input and output operations
Read input from console; print formatted text; use of command line arguments
Document and Structure Code (15-20%)
Document code segments using comments and documentation strings
Use indentation, white space, comments, and documentation strings; generate documentation by using pydoc
Construct and analyze code segments that include function definitions
Call signatures; default values; return; def; pass
Perform Troubleshooting and Error Handling (5-10%)
Analyze, detect, and fix code segments that have errors
Syntax errors; logic errors; runtime errors
Analyze and construct code segments that handle exceptions
Try; except; else; finally; raise
Perform Operations Using Modules and Tools (1-5%)
Perform basic operations using built-in modules
Math; datetime; io; sys; os; os.path; random
Solve complex computing problems by using built-in modules
Math; datetime; random
QUESTION 1
You are writing an application that uses the sqrt function. The program must reference the function using the name squareRoot.
You need to import the function.
Which code segment should you use?
A. import math.sqrt as squareRoot
B. import sqrt from math as squareRoot
C. from math import sqrt as squareRoot
D. from math.sqrt as squareRoot
Answer: C
Explanation:
References: https://infohost.nmt.edu/tcc/help/pubs/python/web/import-statement.html
QUESTION 2
You are creating a function that manipulates a number. The function has the following requirements:
? A float is passed into the function
? The function must take the absolute value of the float
? Any decimal points after the integer must be removed
Which two math functions should you use? Each correct answer is part of the solution? (Choose two.)
A. math.fmod(x)
B. math.frexp(x)
C. math.floor(x)
D. math.ceil(x)
E. math.fabs(x)
Answer: D,E
QUESTION 3
The ABC company has hired you as an intern on the coding team that creates e-commerce applications.
You must write a script that asks the user for a value. The value must be used as a whole number in a calculation, even if
the user enters a decimal value.
You need to write the code to meet the requirements.
Which code segment should you use?
A. totalItems = input(“How many items would you like?”)
B. totalItems = float(input(“How many items would you like?”))
C. totalItems = str(input(“How many items would you like?”))
D. totalItems = int(input(“How many items would you like?”))
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 4
You develop a Python application for your school.
You need to read and write data to a text file. If the file does not exist, it must be created. If the file has content, the
content must be removed.
Which code should you use?
A. open(“local_data”, “r”)
B. open(“local_data”, “r+”)
C. open(“local_data”, “w+”)
D. open(“local_data”, “w”)
Answer: B
Explanation:
Friday, March 30, 2018
1Z0-532 Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Essentials
Exam Number: 1Z0-532
Exam Title: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Essentials
Exam Details Duration: 105 minutes
Number of Questions: 65
Passing Score: 75%
Validated Against: This exam has been validated against 11.1.1.
Format: Multiple Choice
Associated Certification Paths: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Certified Implementation Specialist
Exam Preparation
Training Increases Your Chance of Passing
Complete Recommended Training
Complete the training below to prepare for your exam (optional):
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.2: Create & Manage Applications
Additional Preparation and Information
A combination of Oracle training and hands-on experience (attained via labs and/or field experience) provides the best preparation for passing the exam.
Resources available to partners only
Training Opportunities for Oracle Partner Network Members
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Implementation Boot Camp
OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.1 Implementation Specialist
Training Resources by Exam Topics
Review Exam Topics
Overview of Hyperion Financial Management
Explain financial reporting concepts
Describe HFM structure and design concepts a high level
Creating Applications -- Profile and Metadata -- Classic
Create an application profile and application
Create the application profile
Manage, Load and Extract metadata
Build a Chart of Accounts
Describe and specify values for commonly used properties
Describe and specify values for commonly used application settings
Describe and implement dimensionality
EPM Architect
Explain advantages and disadvantages of using EPMA versus "classic" HFM
Describe EPMA components
Define and maintain dimensions using EPMA
Create and maintain application using EPMA
Deploy applications
Use data synchronization to move data between EPMA-based applications Data Loading and Analysis
Load data into an application with native format files
Load data into an application using alternative approaches
Copy and clear data from HFM application
HFM Rules & Calculation Manager
Create and maintain calculations in HFM
Define and invoke subroutines
Define and use variables
Define and invoke functions
Creating and Building Lists
Create member lists.
Use member lists.
Load and Extract member lists.
Shared Services
Explain Security and Lifecycle Management
Describe security structure (i.e. users/groups, roles, and classes) in HFM
Provision users and groups
Create and assign classes
Manage users, groups and classes in a classic HFM application via extract/load
Use Lifecycle Management Services to move artifacts from one application to another
HFM Administration
Copy classic HFM applications
Perform application management tasks using the HFM Administration menu
Implement process control
Perform HFM tuning and optimization
HFM End User Basics
Use task lists
Use data grids
Use data entry forms
Use Journals.
HFM End User Advance Functions
Implement intercompany reporting in HFM
Financial Reporting Studio
Explain and use the basic features of Financial Reporting Studio
Explain and use relationship functions in report creation
Use end user report functionality and features
Supporting Tools of FM
Financial Data Quality Management
Other - Extended Analytics
Exam Title: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Essentials
Exam Details Duration: 105 minutes
Number of Questions: 65
Passing Score: 75%
Validated Against: This exam has been validated against 11.1.1.
Format: Multiple Choice
Associated Certification Paths: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Certified Implementation Specialist
Exam Preparation
Training Increases Your Chance of Passing
Complete Recommended Training
Complete the training below to prepare for your exam (optional):
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.2: Create & Manage Applications
Additional Preparation and Information
A combination of Oracle training and hands-on experience (attained via labs and/or field experience) provides the best preparation for passing the exam.
Resources available to partners only
Training Opportunities for Oracle Partner Network Members
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Implementation Boot Camp
OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.1.1 Implementation Specialist
Training Resources by Exam Topics
Review Exam Topics
Overview of Hyperion Financial Management
Explain financial reporting concepts
Describe HFM structure and design concepts a high level
Creating Applications -- Profile and Metadata -- Classic
Create an application profile and application
Create the application profile
Manage, Load and Extract metadata
Build a Chart of Accounts
Describe and specify values for commonly used properties
Describe and specify values for commonly used application settings
Describe and implement dimensionality
EPM Architect
Explain advantages and disadvantages of using EPMA versus "classic" HFM
Describe EPMA components
Define and maintain dimensions using EPMA
Create and maintain application using EPMA
Deploy applications
Use data synchronization to move data between EPMA-based applications Data Loading and Analysis
Load data into an application with native format files
Load data into an application using alternative approaches
Copy and clear data from HFM application
HFM Rules & Calculation Manager
Create and maintain calculations in HFM
Define and invoke subroutines
Define and use variables
Define and invoke functions
Creating and Building Lists
Create member lists.
Use member lists.
Load and Extract member lists.
Shared Services
Explain Security and Lifecycle Management
Describe security structure (i.e. users/groups, roles, and classes) in HFM
Provision users and groups
Create and assign classes
Manage users, groups and classes in a classic HFM application via extract/load
Use Lifecycle Management Services to move artifacts from one application to another
HFM Administration
Copy classic HFM applications
Perform application management tasks using the HFM Administration menu
Implement process control
Perform HFM tuning and optimization
HFM End User Basics
Use task lists
Use data grids
Use data entry forms
Use Journals.
HFM End User Advance Functions
Implement intercompany reporting in HFM
Financial Reporting Studio
Explain and use the basic features of Financial Reporting Studio
Explain and use relationship functions in report creation
Use end user report functionality and features
Supporting Tools of FM
Financial Data Quality Management
Other - Extended Analytics
QUESTION 1
What are the three characteristics of sub EnumMemberLists ()?
A. Specifies which dimensions have member lists
B. Names each member list in eachdimension
C. Specifies the valid members for a member list
D. Specifies the number of lists for each dimension
E. Is used to create both static and dynamic lists
Answer: B,C,D
QUESTION 2
Identify the dimensions that are built by using the applicationprofile?
A. Year and period only
B. Value and view only
C. View, Period, and Year
D. Period, Value, and Year
E. Scenario, Period, and Year
Answer: C
QUESTION 3
Towhich dimension do custom dimensions provide additional detail?
A. Accounts
B. Entity
C. Value
D. ICP
E. Custom dimensions are independent of other dimensions.
Answer: E
QUESTION 4
TheAccount dimension's Is ICP"R" property specifies________.
A. If ICP transactions,including self-ICP transactions, areenabled for the account
B. If ICP transactions are not enabled forthe account
C. if ICP transactions can be drilled back to source activity
D. if ICP transactions are enabled for the account, but the account cannot have ICP transactions
withitself
Answer: C
QUESTION 5
EPMA provides a Shared Dimension Library for maintaining EPM dimensions. Identify two
reasons that would make you consider using EPMA to maintain dimensions over FM Classic
metadata files?
A. You can use the same metadata file format from FM Classic to import dimensions In EPMA.
B. Dimensions can be shared across applications or can be local to a specific application.
C. In EPMA, you can make a change to a member in a shared dimension once and sync ft across
FM and Planning applications.
D. You can assign member access security in the EPMA dimension library for a shared dimension
and sync it across FM and Planning applications.
Answer: C,D
Saturday, March 24, 2018
1Z0-527 Oracle CRM On Demand Essentials
Duration: 150 minutes
Number of Questions: 78
Passing Score: 62%
View passing score policy
Validated Against:
This exam has been validated against R18
Format: Multiple Choice
Associated Certification Paths
Passing this exam is required to earn these certifications. Select each certification title below to view full requirements.
Oracle CRM On Demand Certified Implementation Specialist
OPN Certified Specialist
Exam Preparation
Training Increases Your Chance of Passing
Complete Recommended Training
Complete the training below to prepare for your exam (optional):
Oracle CRM On Demand Administration Essentials
Additional Preparation and Information
A combination of Oracle training and hands-on experience (attained via labs and/or field experience) provides the best preparation for passing the exam.
Oracle CRM On Demand Data Import Workshop
Oracle CRM On Demand Advanced Analytics Workshop
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 1 Control Visibility to Report Data
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 2 Create List Reports
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 3 Format Custom Reports Ed 1
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 4 Create Charts for Reports
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 5 Create Pivot Tables for Reports
Oracle CRM On Demand Webinar: Build Your Own Reports: 6 Control Access to Reports
Resources available to partners only
Training Opportunities for Oracle Partner Network Members
CRM On Demand Implementation Boot Camp
OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle CRM On Demand Implementation Specialist guided learning path
Training Resources by Exam Topics
Review Exam Topics
PLEASE NOTE: The exam has been updated for Release 18 and new objectives were introduced. The new objectives are marked with an asterisk '*'.
Introduction to the Company Administrator Role
Define the role of the Oracle CRM On Demand Administrator
Locate the resources available for Administrators
Navigate to the administration pages in the application
Company Administration
Update the company profile and explain the effects of company default settings
Identify the default settings that can be changed in a user.s personal profile
Define Password and Security Controls
Set up additional languages and currencies
Post a My Homepage alert
Monitor user sign-in and other user activity
Visibility and Access Control
Identify the features that control visibility and data access
Manager Visibility
Define what is meant by a manager visibility structure and explain how it affects data access
Role Setup
Modify access profiles to control specific access rights to records
Copy, edit, and create roles to satisfy business requirements
Define Access for Related Information
User Setup
Create users with the correct roles and reporting assignments
Set up a sales quota for a user
Define Sales Quotas for Users
Books of Business
Describe the Book of Business feature and why you use it
Set up a book of business hierarchy
Give users access to books, and update roles and access profiles
Display and use the Book Selector
Add records to books
Customizing Fields
Document required customizations to fields
Create custom fields and re-label existing fields
Add or change picklist values
Set up cascading picklists
Configure field validation rules
Map lead conversion fields
Customizing Page Layouts
Describe how user roles affect page layouts
Create a static page layout
Create a related information layout
Create a dynamic page layout
Create Search, Homepage, and Lead Conversion layouts
Organize homepage lists
Customize audit trails
Update roles to use the new layouts
Extending the Application
Create a custom Web applet
Create a custom Web tab
Set up a Custom object
Product Administration
Create product categories and product lists
Customize product, asset, revenue, and opportunity product record types
Control which products can be associated with opportunities
Describe the relationship between products and assets
Set up products to enable product revenue forecasting
Forecast Administration
Differentiate among the different forecasting options
Set up a forecast schedule
Add participants to a forecast
Describe the effect of user roles and reporting structure on forecasts
Update and maintain forecasts
Creating Assignment Rules
Use templates to document assignment requirements
Describe how CRM On Demand evaluates assignment rules in an assignment rule group
Create assignment rule groups, rules, and rule criteria
Create territories and assign records to territories
Create account and opportunity teams automatically
Team Sharing
Describe how team record-sharing is used
Define delegated users
Question No : 1
Which three methods can be used to add records to a book of business?
A. Add the book to the Books section on a user's detail page
B. Batch assign a book to a list of records
C. Create a workflow rule to automatically assign books to a record
D. Use Web Services to add records to a book
E. Add records to the Assigned Records section on the Book Details page
Answer: B,C,D
Explanation: You can assign records to books in the following ways:
* In bulk, using the batch record update functionality (B)
* Records can also be assigned to books using active workflow rules and conditions. (C)
* One record at a time (manually), by selecting the book value on the record Detail page
(no such option in this question ).
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help,Assigning Records to Books
Question No : 2
As the request of sales management, you have created a custom Web tab for Sales Representatives in your organization.
What area of the application will you use to grant all Sales Representatives access to the new tab?
A. "Custom Web Tabs" under "Application Customization"
B. "Global Web Applets" under "Application Customization"
C. "Personal Layout" under "My Setup"
D. "Access Profiles" under "User Management & Access Controls"
E. "Role Management" under "User Management & Access Controls"
Answer: E
Explanation:
After you add a custom Web page to Oracle CRM On Demand, you must make it available
to the user role before users can see it.
You can add a role to Oracle CRM On Demand by doing the following:
* Creating a new role
* Copying an existing role, renaming the copy, and then editing the privileges and access rights of the copy
To add a role
1 In the upper right corner of any page, click the Admin global link.
2 In the User Management and Access Controls section, click User Management and
Access Controls.
3 In the Role Management section, click Role Management.
4 In the Role List page, in the Translation Language field, choose your company's primary language.
5 Do one of the following:
* To create a new role by copying an existing role, click Copy on the role that you want to copy.
* To create a new role that is not based on an existing role, click New Role in the title bar of the page.
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help, To display an external Web page in a tab
Question No : 3
What is the first step in customizing a layout for the Account Lookup Window?
A. Navigate to the Account Search Layout1
B. Click the My Setup link
C. Navigate to the Layout Wizard for Related Lists
D. Navigate to the Page Layout Wizard
Answer: D
Explanation: See step 1-5 below.
To create a page layout
1 In the upper right corner of any page, click the Admin global link.
2 Click the Application Customization link.
3 In the Record Type Setup section, click the link for the required record type.
4 In the Page Layout section, click the required Page Layout link.
5 In the Page Layout list, do one of the following:
*Click the Edit link for an existing layout to modify it.
* Click the New Layout button to create a new layout.
* Click the Copy link to copy an existing layout.
The Page Layout Wizard appears to guide you through the process.
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help, To create a page layout Sales executives want the Priority field on opportunities to be automatically set to High when users save opportunity records with expected revenue greater than $800,000 to meet this requirement; you create a field validation rule with the Post Default check box selected.
Question No : 4
What will happen if the user selects a Priority value of Medium when they save an opportunity with $850,000 in expected revenue?
A. The Priority will be changed to High when the user clicks the Save button.
B. The record will not save until the Priority value Is changed to High.
C. The Expected Revenue will be changed to $799,999 when the user clicks the Save button.
D. The Priority will remain Medium when the user clicks the Save button.
E. The Priority field will be changed to a null value when the user clicks the Save button.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Note: Post Default. The field is not prepopulated with the specified value when a user creates a new record, but the field takes the specified default value when the record is saved, if:
* The user leaves the field blank,
* The field is hidden from the layout
* A value has not been supplied by the integration tools
Number of Questions: 78
Passing Score: 62%
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Validated Against:
This exam has been validated against R18
Format: Multiple Choice
Associated Certification Paths
Passing this exam is required to earn these certifications. Select each certification title below to view full requirements.
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PLEASE NOTE: The exam has been updated for Release 18 and new objectives were introduced. The new objectives are marked with an asterisk '*'.
Introduction to the Company Administrator Role
Define the role of the Oracle CRM On Demand Administrator
Locate the resources available for Administrators
Navigate to the administration pages in the application
Company Administration
Update the company profile and explain the effects of company default settings
Identify the default settings that can be changed in a user.s personal profile
Define Password and Security Controls
Set up additional languages and currencies
Post a My Homepage alert
Monitor user sign-in and other user activity
Visibility and Access Control
Identify the features that control visibility and data access
Manager Visibility
Define what is meant by a manager visibility structure and explain how it affects data access
Role Setup
Modify access profiles to control specific access rights to records
Copy, edit, and create roles to satisfy business requirements
Define Access for Related Information
User Setup
Create users with the correct roles and reporting assignments
Set up a sales quota for a user
Define Sales Quotas for Users
Books of Business
Describe the Book of Business feature and why you use it
Set up a book of business hierarchy
Give users access to books, and update roles and access profiles
Display and use the Book Selector
Add records to books
Customizing Fields
Document required customizations to fields
Create custom fields and re-label existing fields
Add or change picklist values
Set up cascading picklists
Configure field validation rules
Map lead conversion fields
Customizing Page Layouts
Describe how user roles affect page layouts
Create a static page layout
Create a related information layout
Create a dynamic page layout
Create Search, Homepage, and Lead Conversion layouts
Organize homepage lists
Customize audit trails
Update roles to use the new layouts
Extending the Application
Create a custom Web applet
Create a custom Web tab
Set up a Custom object
Product Administration
Create product categories and product lists
Customize product, asset, revenue, and opportunity product record types
Control which products can be associated with opportunities
Describe the relationship between products and assets
Set up products to enable product revenue forecasting
Forecast Administration
Differentiate among the different forecasting options
Set up a forecast schedule
Add participants to a forecast
Describe the effect of user roles and reporting structure on forecasts
Update and maintain forecasts
Creating Assignment Rules
Use templates to document assignment requirements
Describe how CRM On Demand evaluates assignment rules in an assignment rule group
Create assignment rule groups, rules, and rule criteria
Create territories and assign records to territories
Create account and opportunity teams automatically
Team Sharing
Describe how team record-sharing is used
Define delegated users
Question No : 1
Which three methods can be used to add records to a book of business?
A. Add the book to the Books section on a user's detail page
B. Batch assign a book to a list of records
C. Create a workflow rule to automatically assign books to a record
D. Use Web Services to add records to a book
E. Add records to the Assigned Records section on the Book Details page
Answer: B,C,D
Explanation: You can assign records to books in the following ways:
* In bulk, using the batch record update functionality (B)
* Records can also be assigned to books using active workflow rules and conditions. (C)
* One record at a time (manually), by selecting the book value on the record Detail page
(no such option in this question ).
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help,Assigning Records to Books
Question No : 2
As the request of sales management, you have created a custom Web tab for Sales Representatives in your organization.
What area of the application will you use to grant all Sales Representatives access to the new tab?
A. "Custom Web Tabs" under "Application Customization"
B. "Global Web Applets" under "Application Customization"
C. "Personal Layout" under "My Setup"
D. "Access Profiles" under "User Management & Access Controls"
E. "Role Management" under "User Management & Access Controls"
Answer: E
Explanation:
After you add a custom Web page to Oracle CRM On Demand, you must make it available
to the user role before users can see it.
You can add a role to Oracle CRM On Demand by doing the following:
* Creating a new role
* Copying an existing role, renaming the copy, and then editing the privileges and access rights of the copy
To add a role
1 In the upper right corner of any page, click the Admin global link.
2 In the User Management and Access Controls section, click User Management and
Access Controls.
3 In the Role Management section, click Role Management.
4 In the Role List page, in the Translation Language field, choose your company's primary language.
5 Do one of the following:
* To create a new role by copying an existing role, click Copy on the role that you want to copy.
* To create a new role that is not based on an existing role, click New Role in the title bar of the page.
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help, To display an external Web page in a tab
Question No : 3
What is the first step in customizing a layout for the Account Lookup Window?
A. Navigate to the Account Search Layout1
B. Click the My Setup link
C. Navigate to the Layout Wizard for Related Lists
D. Navigate to the Page Layout Wizard
Answer: D
Explanation: See step 1-5 below.
To create a page layout
1 In the upper right corner of any page, click the Admin global link.
2 Click the Application Customization link.
3 In the Record Type Setup section, click the link for the required record type.
4 In the Page Layout section, click the required Page Layout link.
5 In the Page Layout list, do one of the following:
*Click the Edit link for an existing layout to modify it.
* Click the New Layout button to create a new layout.
* Click the Copy link to copy an existing layout.
The Page Layout Wizard appears to guide you through the process.
Reference: Oracle CRM On Demand Online Help, To create a page layout Sales executives want the Priority field on opportunities to be automatically set to High when users save opportunity records with expected revenue greater than $800,000 to meet this requirement; you create a field validation rule with the Post Default check box selected.
Question No : 4
What will happen if the user selects a Priority value of Medium when they save an opportunity with $850,000 in expected revenue?
A. The Priority will be changed to High when the user clicks the Save button.
B. The record will not save until the Priority value Is changed to High.
C. The Expected Revenue will be changed to $799,999 when the user clicks the Save button.
D. The Priority will remain Medium when the user clicks the Save button.
E. The Priority field will be changed to a null value when the user clicks the Save button.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Note: Post Default. The field is not prepopulated with the specified value when a user creates a new record, but the field takes the specified default value when the record is saved, if:
* The user leaves the field blank,
* The field is hidden from the layout
* A value has not been supplied by the integration tools
Thursday, December 21, 2017
C9510-819 Rational Application Developer V8 Associate
Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 36
Time allowed: 75 mins
Status: Live
The test consists of seven sections containing a total of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.
Section 1 - Workbench Basics 5%
Set Workbench preferences
Work with perspectives and views
Create and manage projects
Use the import and export wizards
Use the Help feature to aid in development activities
Use the Local History to compare and replace resources
Section 2 - Java Development 5%
Create Java projects packages, classes, and methods
Manage the Java Build Path
Use the Java perspective and views
Generate Javadoc
Use the Java scrapbook
Use the Java editor features for rapid application development
Section 3 - Web Development 30%
Create dynamic and static Web projects
Understand classpath and module dependencies
Use Page Designer to add and modify HTML, XHTML, JSP, and JSF content
Configure Web project properties
Understand the available JSF (JavaServer Faces) development tools
Understand the available Struts development tools
Create and configure Servlets
Understand Web 2.0 architecture and technologies
Create Ajax components using the Dojo toolkit
Section 4 - Enterprise Components Development 5%
Understand EJB component types and annotations
Create EJB projects
Invoke EJBs from web applications
Understand web services wizards
Create web services from existing JavaBeans, EJBs or WSDL
Generate a web service client
Section 5 - Databases Access and Persistence 10%
Create database connection
Create SQL Statement and Java Stored Procedures
Understand the JPA persistence mechanism
Create a JPA project
Create and test JPA entities
Section 6 - Deploying and Testing 15%
Perform unit testing using JUnit and TPTP
Test snippets using Java and SQL scrapbook pages
Understand component types, deployment modules and packaging formats
Create Servers and Server configurations
Test Ajax resources using the Ajax test server
Test EJBs using the Universal Test Client
Test web services using the Generic Service Client
Use WebSphere Application Server V7 to run web applications
Add and remove projects from the server
Understand application and server resources like data sources
Locate and view WebSphere application server logs
Section 7 - Debugging Applications 20%
Running application in debug mode
Understand the debug perspective
Work with breakpoints
Debug web pages with Firebug
Debug Java EE applications
Tracing JSF applications using the JSF Trace view
These sections provide demonstrations on some of the new features in Rational Application Developer v8:
- Web Page editing
- JSF 2.0
- Web 2.0 and Dojo
- Java EE 6
- Web Services
Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V8 Programming Guide
This IBM Redbooks® publication is a programming guide that highlights the features and tooling included with Rational Application Developer V7.0. Many of the chapters provide working examples that demonstrate how to use the tooling to develop applications, as well as achieve the benefits of visual and rapid application development. This publication is an update of Rational Application Developer V7 Programming Guide, SG24-7501-00.
This book consists of eight parts:
- Introduction to Rational Application Developer
- Basic Java and XML development
- Persistence and enterprise information system integration development
- Enterprise and SOA application development
- Web application development
- Deploying, testing, profiling, and debugging applications
- Management and team development
- Appendixes
Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 01002604
Replaces PW Code: 01002603
Status: Live
This certification targets entry level developers. This certification requires product knowledge and practical experience with IBM Rational Application Developer v8.
This certification involves a stand-alone entry level test and is a prerequisite for other IBM certifications. It is intended for new adopters of IBM Rational Application Developer v8, specifically professionals and students entering into Web and Java EE development using IBM products. Areas not covered as part of this certification because they are specifically addressed by other IBM certification offerings include Portal development, Enterprise Generation Language (EGL), and XML tools. Additionally, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) application development is not covered is this certification.
The Associate Developer provides application development services related to design, implementation, testing, debugging, and deployment of Java EE applications. The applications typically make use of HTML, Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs), JavaServer Faces (JSF), Enterprise Beans (EJB), web services, and Java Persistence API (JPA).
The Associate Developer applies object-oriented analysis and design techniques, makes proper use of the IBM Rational Application Developer V8.0 product and exhibits the ability to use the Java language to develop simple Web and Java EE applications.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
(knowledge and skills one needs to possess before beginning to prepare for this job role certification; skills not measured on the exam)
Basic knowledge of Java development
Basic knowledge of Java EE development (web and enterprise)
Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.
C9510-819 - Rational Application Developer V8 Associate
Each test:
contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.
is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed
QUESTION 1
Each server profile created with Rational Application Developer has its own what?
A. libraries
B. runtime scripts
C. administrative console
D. Java runtime environment
Answer: C
QUESTION 2
Which projects can be deployed to a WebSphere Application Server test environment in Rational Application Developer?
A. Dynamic Web
B. Enterprise Application
C. Enterprise Java Bean
D. Application Client
Answer: B
QUESTION 3
A developer needs to debug an application on Rational Application Developer. How can the developer add breakpoints in the code?
A. enable System.out.println on the code
B. select Window -> Preferences -> Debug -> Breakpoints -> Enable on the application code
C. click on the gray area of the left frame on the line of code for which breakpoint is required
D. enable Tracing on the server with breakpoint
Answer: C
QUESTION 4
Which term refers to the set of files that defines the runtime environment of a WebSphere Application Server?
A. script set
B. profile
C. installation
D. node
Answer: B
QUESTION 5
There is a simple named query defined in the following way: @NamedQuery(name=etCustomer? query=elect c from Customer c?@NamedQuery(name=?etCustomer? query=?elect c from Customer c? Which Entity Manager (em) method must be used to access this defined named query?
A. Query q = em.createNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.createNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
B. Query q = em.createQueryByName(etCustomer?;Query q = em.createQueryByName(?etCustomer?;
C. Query q = em.findNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.findNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
D. Query q = em.getNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.getNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
Answer: A
Number of questions to pass: 36
Time allowed: 75 mins
Status: Live
The test consists of seven sections containing a total of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.
Section 1 - Workbench Basics 5%
Set Workbench preferences
Work with perspectives and views
Create and manage projects
Use the import and export wizards
Use the Help feature to aid in development activities
Use the Local History to compare and replace resources
Section 2 - Java Development 5%
Create Java projects packages, classes, and methods
Manage the Java Build Path
Use the Java perspective and views
Generate Javadoc
Use the Java scrapbook
Use the Java editor features for rapid application development
Section 3 - Web Development 30%
Create dynamic and static Web projects
Understand classpath and module dependencies
Use Page Designer to add and modify HTML, XHTML, JSP, and JSF content
Configure Web project properties
Understand the available JSF (JavaServer Faces) development tools
Understand the available Struts development tools
Create and configure Servlets
Understand Web 2.0 architecture and technologies
Create Ajax components using the Dojo toolkit
Section 4 - Enterprise Components Development 5%
Understand EJB component types and annotations
Create EJB projects
Invoke EJBs from web applications
Understand web services wizards
Create web services from existing JavaBeans, EJBs or WSDL
Generate a web service client
Section 5 - Databases Access and Persistence 10%
Create database connection
Create SQL Statement and Java Stored Procedures
Understand the JPA persistence mechanism
Create a JPA project
Create and test JPA entities
Section 6 - Deploying and Testing 15%
Perform unit testing using JUnit and TPTP
Test snippets using Java and SQL scrapbook pages
Understand component types, deployment modules and packaging formats
Create Servers and Server configurations
Test Ajax resources using the Ajax test server
Test EJBs using the Universal Test Client
Test web services using the Generic Service Client
Use WebSphere Application Server V7 to run web applications
Add and remove projects from the server
Understand application and server resources like data sources
Locate and view WebSphere application server logs
Section 7 - Debugging Applications 20%
Running application in debug mode
Understand the debug perspective
Work with breakpoints
Debug web pages with Firebug
Debug Java EE applications
Tracing JSF applications using the JSF Trace view
These sections provide demonstrations on some of the new features in Rational Application Developer v8:
- Web Page editing
- JSF 2.0
- Web 2.0 and Dojo
- Java EE 6
- Web Services
Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V8 Programming Guide
This IBM Redbooks® publication is a programming guide that highlights the features and tooling included with Rational Application Developer V7.0. Many of the chapters provide working examples that demonstrate how to use the tooling to develop applications, as well as achieve the benefits of visual and rapid application development. This publication is an update of Rational Application Developer V7 Programming Guide, SG24-7501-00.
This book consists of eight parts:
- Introduction to Rational Application Developer
- Basic Java and XML development
- Persistence and enterprise information system integration development
- Enterprise and SOA application development
- Web application development
- Deploying, testing, profiling, and debugging applications
- Management and team development
- Appendixes
Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 01002604
Replaces PW Code: 01002603
Status: Live
This certification targets entry level developers. This certification requires product knowledge and practical experience with IBM Rational Application Developer v8.
This certification involves a stand-alone entry level test and is a prerequisite for other IBM certifications. It is intended for new adopters of IBM Rational Application Developer v8, specifically professionals and students entering into Web and Java EE development using IBM products. Areas not covered as part of this certification because they are specifically addressed by other IBM certification offerings include Portal development, Enterprise Generation Language (EGL), and XML tools. Additionally, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) application development is not covered is this certification.
The Associate Developer provides application development services related to design, implementation, testing, debugging, and deployment of Java EE applications. The applications typically make use of HTML, Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs), JavaServer Faces (JSF), Enterprise Beans (EJB), web services, and Java Persistence API (JPA).
The Associate Developer applies object-oriented analysis and design techniques, makes proper use of the IBM Rational Application Developer V8.0 product and exhibits the ability to use the Java language to develop simple Web and Java EE applications.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
(knowledge and skills one needs to possess before beginning to prepare for this job role certification; skills not measured on the exam)
Basic knowledge of Java development
Basic knowledge of Java EE development (web and enterprise)
Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.
C9510-819 - Rational Application Developer V8 Associate
Each test:
contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.
is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed
QUESTION 1
Each server profile created with Rational Application Developer has its own what?
A. libraries
B. runtime scripts
C. administrative console
D. Java runtime environment
Answer: C
QUESTION 2
Which projects can be deployed to a WebSphere Application Server test environment in Rational Application Developer?
A. Dynamic Web
B. Enterprise Application
C. Enterprise Java Bean
D. Application Client
Answer: B
QUESTION 3
A developer needs to debug an application on Rational Application Developer. How can the developer add breakpoints in the code?
A. enable System.out.println on the code
B. select Window -> Preferences -> Debug -> Breakpoints -> Enable on the application code
C. click on the gray area of the left frame on the line of code for which breakpoint is required
D. enable Tracing on the server with breakpoint
Answer: C
QUESTION 4
Which term refers to the set of files that defines the runtime environment of a WebSphere Application Server?
A. script set
B. profile
C. installation
D. node
Answer: B
QUESTION 5
There is a simple named query defined in the following way: @NamedQuery(name=etCustomer? query=elect c from Customer c?@NamedQuery(name=?etCustomer? query=?elect c from Customer c? Which Entity Manager (em) method must be used to access this defined named query?
A. Query q = em.createNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.createNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
B. Query q = em.createQueryByName(etCustomer?;Query q = em.createQueryByName(?etCustomer?;
C. Query q = em.findNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.findNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
D. Query q = em.getNamedQuery(etCustomer?;Query q = em.getNamedQuery(?etCustomer?;
Answer: A
Friday, November 17, 2017
C9020-667 IBM New Workloads Sales V1
Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 35
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
This exam consists of 6 sections described below.
Determine New Workload Solutions 15%
Identify potential solutions for the customer.
Gather Customer Requirements 26%
Describe a customer's hardware and software environment.
Describe a customer operational constraints, including power, cooling, personnel, knowledge level, and service level requirements.
Describe a customer's disaster recovery and high availability requirements.
Describe a customer's performance requirements, including throughput and latency.
Describe a customer's capacity and growth requirements.
Describe the process to qualify a customer's expectations, including the decision making process and the business requirement(s).
Describe the financial justification for a system acquisition.
Describe a customer's existing systems environment and new workloads.
IBM Spectrum Family Software 22%
Compare IBM management tools with competitive management tools and techniques to identify IBM strengths.
Describe integration with open software standards.
Describe cloud-enabled solutions.
Identify how IBM Storage software and products help clients solve data management issues through application efficiency.
Describe the use-case of IBM Spectrum family software.
IBM Storage Solutions 5%
Describe IBM Storage solution advantages.
Using Sales Tools and Resources in Support of Solutions 12%
Identify appropriate resources within IBM or through the business partner channel to develop and close business.
Identify the TDA and SAPR responsibilities.
Identify appropriate warranty and service levels and contracts.
Value Proposition 22%
Identify the benefits of IBM flash technologies.
Identify the difference in cost, performance, and reliability of IBM storage solutions.
Identify IBM's competitive advantages.
Identify application and OS integration.
Given a scenario, explain investment protection and TCO of a solution.
Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 32002501
Replaces PW Code: Not Applicable
Status: Live
The New Workloads Sales Specialist identifies opportunities for business and generates and qualifies demand using a consultative approach. This specialist determines and effectively uses available tools and resources to determine and sell storage solutions that meet the customer's needs and requirements. This specialist has a broad knowledge of the features, functions and benefits of IBM storage solutions, and a high-level understanding of competitive solutions from a business perspective. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of the IBM storage solutions portfolio to the customer's environment to solve business problems.
The IBM storage technologies and solutions included in this exam are: IBM software defined storage concepts including IBM Spectrum Suite; IBM Flash Storage Family; IBM all flash concepts and application acceleration; IBM FlashSystem A9000 and grid scale cloud concepts; IBM XIV Storage System; new workload concepts; IBM Storwize family and virtualized storage concepts; IBM SAN Volume Controller; IBM Spectrum Control, IBM Spectrum Protect, IBM Spectrum Archive, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, IBM Spectrum Scale; and Cloud Object Storage; and storage cloud and hybrid cloud concepts. A basic understanding and general knowledge of IBM System Storage DS8000 family; IBM Real-time Compression; Deduplication; SAN technologies; tape solutions (TS7700, TS3500, TS4500); tape technologies (LTO/LTFS); IBM VersaStack and converged infrastructure is also recommended.
This specialist can perform the following tasks without assistance: determine basic product positioning across the full IBM storage solution portfolio; know where to look for IBM marketing and sales initiatives; gather customer requirements; identify and engage correct resources, including technical support, customer demonstration facilities and tools; possess a general knowledge of the competitive landscape for large scale storage products; understand TCO/ROI fundamentals; articulate features/benefits/fit of IBM storage solutions to solve customer problems; identify warranty, installation and support options; be aware of the Solutions Assurance/TDA process; know where to find training materials, sales support materials; and articulate hybrid cloud and analytics basics.
This specialist can perform the following tasks with assistance: drill down into solution specifics; articulate and present the solution to the customer; mitigate competitors; develop the solution; have an awareness of the purpose and general capabilities of tools; define IBM storage solutions relative to private and hybrid cloud implementations; and understand IBM storage solutions from a new workload perspective (e.g., disaster recovery solutions, cloud integration, etc.).
This specialist should be familiar with the following resources: eConfig; competitive sales tools such as COMP database and CompeteCenter; TCOnow!; IBM Executive Briefing Centers; IBM PartnerWorld; sales manuals; sales playbook; storage and SDI essentials; Techdocs; IBM Systems Consolidation Evaluation Tool hosted by Alinean; Arxview; System Storage Interoperability Center (SSIC); FindIT; IBM SmartSeller; Batch Magic, Disk Magic, Capacity Magic; VSI (third-party vendor IBM uses to run assessment on data storage); Butterfly; and Atlantis.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Minimum 12 months practical, storage-related experience selling in the large scale storage environment, and three months selling IBM storage solutions.
Number of questions to pass: 35
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
This exam consists of 6 sections described below.
Determine New Workload Solutions 15%
Identify potential solutions for the customer.
Gather Customer Requirements 26%
Describe a customer's hardware and software environment.
Describe a customer operational constraints, including power, cooling, personnel, knowledge level, and service level requirements.
Describe a customer's disaster recovery and high availability requirements.
Describe a customer's performance requirements, including throughput and latency.
Describe a customer's capacity and growth requirements.
Describe the process to qualify a customer's expectations, including the decision making process and the business requirement(s).
Describe the financial justification for a system acquisition.
Describe a customer's existing systems environment and new workloads.
IBM Spectrum Family Software 22%
Compare IBM management tools with competitive management tools and techniques to identify IBM strengths.
Describe integration with open software standards.
Describe cloud-enabled solutions.
Identify how IBM Storage software and products help clients solve data management issues through application efficiency.
Describe the use-case of IBM Spectrum family software.
IBM Storage Solutions 5%
Describe IBM Storage solution advantages.
Using Sales Tools and Resources in Support of Solutions 12%
Identify appropriate resources within IBM or through the business partner channel to develop and close business.
Identify the TDA and SAPR responsibilities.
Identify appropriate warranty and service levels and contracts.
Value Proposition 22%
Identify the benefits of IBM flash technologies.
Identify the difference in cost, performance, and reliability of IBM storage solutions.
Identify IBM's competitive advantages.
Identify application and OS integration.
Given a scenario, explain investment protection and TCO of a solution.
Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 32002501
Replaces PW Code: Not Applicable
Status: Live
The New Workloads Sales Specialist identifies opportunities for business and generates and qualifies demand using a consultative approach. This specialist determines and effectively uses available tools and resources to determine and sell storage solutions that meet the customer's needs and requirements. This specialist has a broad knowledge of the features, functions and benefits of IBM storage solutions, and a high-level understanding of competitive solutions from a business perspective. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of the IBM storage solutions portfolio to the customer's environment to solve business problems.
The IBM storage technologies and solutions included in this exam are: IBM software defined storage concepts including IBM Spectrum Suite; IBM Flash Storage Family; IBM all flash concepts and application acceleration; IBM FlashSystem A9000 and grid scale cloud concepts; IBM XIV Storage System; new workload concepts; IBM Storwize family and virtualized storage concepts; IBM SAN Volume Controller; IBM Spectrum Control, IBM Spectrum Protect, IBM Spectrum Archive, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, IBM Spectrum Scale; and Cloud Object Storage; and storage cloud and hybrid cloud concepts. A basic understanding and general knowledge of IBM System Storage DS8000 family; IBM Real-time Compression; Deduplication; SAN technologies; tape solutions (TS7700, TS3500, TS4500); tape technologies (LTO/LTFS); IBM VersaStack and converged infrastructure is also recommended.
This specialist can perform the following tasks without assistance: determine basic product positioning across the full IBM storage solution portfolio; know where to look for IBM marketing and sales initiatives; gather customer requirements; identify and engage correct resources, including technical support, customer demonstration facilities and tools; possess a general knowledge of the competitive landscape for large scale storage products; understand TCO/ROI fundamentals; articulate features/benefits/fit of IBM storage solutions to solve customer problems; identify warranty, installation and support options; be aware of the Solutions Assurance/TDA process; know where to find training materials, sales support materials; and articulate hybrid cloud and analytics basics.
This specialist can perform the following tasks with assistance: drill down into solution specifics; articulate and present the solution to the customer; mitigate competitors; develop the solution; have an awareness of the purpose and general capabilities of tools; define IBM storage solutions relative to private and hybrid cloud implementations; and understand IBM storage solutions from a new workload perspective (e.g., disaster recovery solutions, cloud integration, etc.).
This specialist should be familiar with the following resources: eConfig; competitive sales tools such as COMP database and CompeteCenter; TCOnow!; IBM Executive Briefing Centers; IBM PartnerWorld; sales manuals; sales playbook; storage and SDI essentials; Techdocs; IBM Systems Consolidation Evaluation Tool hosted by Alinean; Arxview; System Storage Interoperability Center (SSIC); FindIT; IBM SmartSeller; Batch Magic, Disk Magic, Capacity Magic; VSI (third-party vendor IBM uses to run assessment on data storage); Butterfly; and Atlantis.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Minimum 12 months practical, storage-related experience selling in the large scale storage environment, and three months selling IBM storage solutions.
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