COG-180 by IBM Actual Free Exam Questions And Answers

Question 1

A multi-server installation of Cognos 8 BI must be performed. Which of the following is a valid strategy for installing across multiple servers?

A. Enable load balancing of requests for content management services by installing multiple instances of Content Manager.

B. Separate the gateway component from other server components to restrict report request processing to the Web server tier.

C. Scale the system vertically by installing one instance of allCognos 8 services on a larger computer capable of managing more concurrent request threads.

D. Enable dedicated request processing, by installing a dispatcher in the Web server tier to act as a primary dispatcher for routing requests to other dispatchers.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question 2

Which of the following describes how Cognos 8 works with aggregate aware tables in relational data sources?

A. Cognos 8 can create aggregate aware tables within the database.

B. Cognos 8 can monitor reports that are run and suggest aggregate aware tables.

C. Cognos 8 does not make any specific adjustments for aggregate aware tables.

D. Cognos 8 redirects its generated SQL to take advantage of aggregate aware tables.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding hierarchies and dimensions?

A. It is considered poor design to split a hierarchy across multiple dimensions.

B. All dimensions must have hierarchies.

C. All hierarchies are defined by the inherent nature of their dimensional data.

D. Hierarchies help users understand the data through rollup levels within dimensions.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question 4

A consultant realizes after determining business requirements, that a complete solution will require several related but separate projects. The consultant must choose one project to deliver first. Which of the following describes the considerations that should govern that choice?

A. Data availability, ease of development, resource availability, and position of project sponsor in the organization

B. Priority of IT, ease of development, resource availability, and data availability

C. Business impact, data availability,ease of development, and resource availability

D. Business impact, ease of development, resource availability, and number of target users

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question 5

A company has several operational data stores. They wish to compare data from the various data stores against one another. The data in the various stores must be manipulated to match. Eventual report performance is more important than development time. Which of the following Cognos 8 components would BEST address their requirements?

A. Report Studio and Query Studio

B. Data Manager and Analysis Studio

C. Analysis Studio and Report Studio

D. Planning, Data Manager, and Report Studio

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a critical feature or function of a scorecard?

A. Histories

B. Targets

C. Tolerances

D. Projections

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question 7

Which of the following MOST clearly states the value of using a methodology?

A. It helps project managers estimate the cost and effort in developing a solution.

B. It provides a philosophy of development that maximizes return on investment.

C. It helps consultants progress in a systematic way to insure all critical steps are addressed.

D. It ensures that early mistakes are avoided in developing a solution.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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