BI0-210 Exam Information and Guideline
Cognos 8 BI Professional
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Exam: BI0-210 Cognos 8 BI Professional
Exam Details:
- Number of Questions: The exam consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions.
- Time: Candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Course Outline:
The Cognos 8 BI Professional course is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use and administer IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence. The course covers the following topics:
1. Introduction to Cognos 8 BI
- Overview of Cognos 8 BI and its components
- Understanding the Cognos 8 BI architecture
- Introduction to reporting and analysis concepts
- Navigating and accessing Cognos 8 BI content
2. Querying and Reporting with Cognos 8 BI
- Creating ad-hoc queries and reports
- Applying filters and conditions
- Formatting and customizing reports
- Using calculations and aggregations
3. Cognos 8 BI Analysis and Dashboards
- Building and modifying analysis objects
- Creating interactive dashboards
- Implementing drill-through and drill-up/down capabilities
- Designing and sharing reports and dashboards
4. Cognos 8 BI Administration and Security
- Managing user roles and permissions
- Configuring and maintaining the Cognos 8 BI environment
- Scheduling and distributing reports
- Troubleshooting and resolving common issues
5. Advanced Reporting and Analytics
- Using advanced report authoring techniques
- Implementing advanced calculations and functions
- Applying filters and prompts in complex scenarios
- Designing and developing dimensional reports
Exam Objectives:
The exam aims to assess candidates' understanding and proficiency in the following areas:
1. Cognos 8 BI fundamentals and components
2. Querying and reporting with Cognos 8 BI
3. Analysis and dashboard development
4. Cognos 8 BI administration and security
5. Advanced reporting and analytics techniques
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the topics mentioned in the course outline, including:
- Introduction to Cognos 8 BI
- Querying and Reporting with Cognos 8 BI
- Cognos 8 BI Analysis and Dashboards
- Cognos 8 BI Administration and Security
- Advanced Reporting and Analytics
Candidates are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of these topics to successfully pass the exam and demonstrate their proficiency in effectively using and administering IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence.