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IBM COG-642 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos 10 BI Scorecard Developer |
| Exam Number: | COG-642 (replaced by C2020-642 / C2090-642) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice, Single Answer |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Solution Expert - Cognos BI IBM Cognos 10 BI Metric Studio Developer IBM Cognos 10 BI Developer |
| Exam Price: | USD 113 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Passing Score: | 66% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Cognos 10 BI: Scorecard Development IBM Knowledge Center - Metric Studio Guide |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | IBM COG-642 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers / Online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with IBM Cognos 10 BI and Metric Studio |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/tests/ovrC2090-642.shtml |
IBM COG-642 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Define the Application Environment | 15% | - Configure Metric Studio environment - Set up data connections and imports - Manage security and access permissions - Define time periods and calendars |
| Build Metrics and Metric Types | 25% | - Import and validate metric data - Create and customize metric types - Define metrics, targets, and thresholds - Set up data aggregation and calculations |
| Create Strategy Elements and Scorecards | 30% | - Define relationships between metrics and strategy - Customize display properties and status indicators - Design strategy maps and elements - Build and configure scorecard views |
| Plan the Scorecard Application | 5% | - Define group roll-up rules and calculations - Determine data source and metric requirements - Identify scorecard planning requirements |
| Deploy and Share Scorecard Content | 5% | - Integrate with other Cognos components - Publish scorecards to Cognos Connection - Set distribution and access options |
| Monitor Performance and Maintain Applications | 20% | - Set up alerts and notifications - Configure drill-through and navigation - Troubleshoot common issues - Maintain and update scorecard content |
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