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IBM 000-612 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
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| Exam Name: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | 000-612 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | IBM certification exam delivered through authorized testing centers (historically Pearson VUE); this certification was withdrawn by IBM. |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite exam. IBM recommended practical experience administering DB2 10 for z/OS environments. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-database-administrator-db2-10-for-zos-08002304 |
IBM 000-612 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Backup, Recovery and Utilities | - Availability management
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| Topic 2: SQL and Database Administration | - Administrative SQL
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| Topic 3: Planning and Architecture | - DB2 for z/OS architecture
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| Topic 4: Database Design and Implementation | - Database objects
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| Topic 5: Performance and Monitoring | - Performance management
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| Topic 6: Security and Authorization | - Access control
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IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS Sample Questions:
Using the -SET LOG command, what logging characteristics CANNOT be modified?
- A. The number of log records that DB2 writes between the start of successive checkpoints.
- B. Add a newly defined active log data set to the active log inventory.
- C. Altering DB2 from dual active logging mode to single active logging mode.
- D. The number of minutes between the start of successive checkpoints.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Unnecessary REORGs of indexes may be avoided by which of the following?
- A. Use the CHECK INDEX utility to find out if the index needs to be reorganized.
- B. Use the SYSIBM.SYSINDEXSPACESTATS table.
- C. Use the CHANGELIMIT keyword when creating an image copy ofthe index.
- D. Use the REPORT utility to determine the degree of organization.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is a potential consideration when using triggers?
- A. When using views, the underlying tables cannot have a trigger defined.
- B. RI and check constraints are evaluated prior to any trigger invocation.
- C. They run in a WLM managed address space, so invoking them frequently (e.g. when using a row level trigger) can be costly.
- D. They are not invoked by the LOAD REPLACE utility.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
When planning for backup/recovery (including disaster recovery), which statement is correct?
- A. As data is shared in adata sharing group, disaster recovery in a data sharing environment is identical to a non-data sharing environment.
- B. System level backups (BACKUP SYSTEM) can be used for both system wide restore on a remote site, as well as the recovery of individual objects locally.
- C. When you remote copy everything (PPRC, XRC) there is no need to take DB2 image copies anymore.
- D. When you want to create a consistent backup point, you must use the -SET LOG SUSPEND command to freeze all activity, and then take your backups with whatever technology you prefer.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which DB2 trace is utilized to capture overall subsystem virtual memory consumption?
- A. TheDB2 audit trace.
- B. The DB2 statistics trace.
- C. The DB2 accounting trace.
- D. The DB2 connection trace.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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