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IBM A2040-917 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Assessment: Administering IBM Connections 3.0 |
| Exam Number: | A2040-917 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 66% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Social Software IBM Certified System Administrator |
| Exam Price: | $100 - $150 USD |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Knowledge Center - Connections 3.0 Documentation IBM Education: Administering IBM Connections 3.0 |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Prometric Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, relational databases (DB2/Oracle), LDAP directory services, and experience with IBM Connections administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/tests/objA2040-917.shtml |
IBM A2040-917 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Troubleshooting and Performance | 14% | - Performance tuning - Common installation and runtime issues - Log analysis and problem determination |
| Topic 2: Administration and Maintenance | 24% | - User and group management - Application configuration and customization - Monitoring and logging - Backup and recovery procedures |
| Topic 3: Planning and Architecture | 22% | - Topology and deployment design - Capacity planning and scalability - System requirements and supported platforms |
| Topic 4: Installation and Configuration | 26% | - Post-installation verification - LDAP and security configuration - Database setup (DB2, Oracle) - WebSphere Application Server integration |
| Topic 5: Integration and Services | 14% | - Search and indexing configuration - Integration with Sametime and other IBM products - Mail and portlet integration |
IBM Assessment: Administering IBM Connections 3.0 (A2040-917) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The A2040-917 exam, officially known as IBM Assessment: Administering IBM Connections 3.0, is the IBM test that leads to the IBM Certified Specialist - Administering IBM Connections 3.0 certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as IBM Certified System Administrator, IBM Social Software.
The A2040-917 exam contains 65 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 Lead2Passed test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the A2040-917 exam is 66%, and the official registration fee is $100 - $150 USD. 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.
Basic knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, relational databases (DB2/Oracle), LDAP directory services, and experience with IBM Connections administration
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.ibm.com/certify/tests/objA2040-917.shtml.
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Exam delivery: Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
IBM recommends the following training options for IBM Assessment: Administering IBM Connections 3.0 candidates:
- IBM Education: Administering IBM Connections 3.0
- IBM Knowledge Center - Connections 3.0 Documentation
Pair any course with the 65 practice questions from Lead2Passed to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.
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The official IBM Assessment: Administering IBM Connections 3.0 outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Configuration — 26% of the exam
- Administration and Maintenance — 24% of the exam
- Troubleshooting and Performance — 14% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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