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IBM C2180-376 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Assessment: IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design |
| Exam Number: | A2180-376 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certifications I |
| Exam Price: | ~$200 USD (varies by region) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-98 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 61% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Expired / Retired May 31, 2016 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0 Information Center |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Training & Certification Pearson VUE (historical registration) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite or online via authorized test centers (no longer available) |
| Pre Condition: | Practical experience with WebSphere MQ, knowledge of networking, security, and application design; no mandatory prerequisite exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-solution-designer-websphere-mq-v70-15003004 |
IBM C2180-376 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Application and Solution Design | 25% | - Message structure and properties - Transaction management and recovery - SOA integration and web services support - Error handling and recovery strategies - Triggering and event processing |
| Security Design | 20% | - Channel security and encryption - Audit and access control policies - Authentication and authorization - Message integrity and confidentiality |
| Architecture and Planning | 20% | - Platform considerations and compatibility - High availability and scalability design - Messaging concepts and models - WebSphere MQ V7.0 core architecture |
| Installation and Configuration | 20% | - Publish/subscribe topology configuration - Client and server connectivity - Channel setup and communication - Queue manager configuration |
| Maintenance and Problem Determination | 15% | - Common issues and resolution - Backup and recovery procedures - Diagnostic tools and logs - Monitoring and performance tuning |
C2180-376 Exam FAQ: What to Know Before You Book
The C2180-376 exam, officially titled IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design, is the qualifying exam for the IBM Certified Solution Designer - WebSphere MQ V7.0 certification, which sits at the Intermediate / Specialist level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a IBM career path. It also connects to IBM Certifications I, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The C2180-376 exam gives you 60-98 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what Pass4suresVCE's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design is 61%, and the official registration fee is ~$200 USD (varies by region). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Practical experience with WebSphere MQ, knowledge of networking, security, and application design; no mandatory prerequisite exam. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the C2180-376 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Proctored onsite or online via authorized test centers (no longer available). Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
IBM recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design:
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The current IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design syllabus is organized into 5 exam domains. The first three are:
- Security Design (20%)
- Maintenance and Problem Determination (15%)
- Architecture and Planning (20%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your Pass4suresVCE practice questions are mapped to.
IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design Sample Questions:
A solution depends on messages being dropped during a queue manager restart. These messages are defined as nonpersistent. After a queue manager restarts, the solution designer notes that the messages were not dropped as expected but got processed. Which one of the following options is the likely cause?
- A. The application has not set persistence, and the default persistence at the QMGR level isDEFPSIST(YES)
- B. The application is using permanent dynamic queues
- C. The messages reside on a z/OS shared queue
- D. The application is putting the messages to a QALIAS with DEFPSIST(NO), however the targetqueue has DEFPSIST(YES) set
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
There are multiple instances of a cluster queue. Which of the following is recommended practice for the default binding (DEFBIND) parameter?
- A. Require the WebSphere MQ administrators to set default binding to the same value for allinstances of the queue in the cluster.
- B. Allow the local WebSphere MQ administrators to define default binding as they think best foreach instance of the queue.
- C. The best option is to accept the default setting for default binding on each queue manager, asit should have been given the optimal setting by its WebSphere MQ administrator.
- D. The solution designer should consult with the development team and local WebSphere MQadministrator to determine how best to configure default binding of each queue manager.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which new feature in WebSphere MQ V7.0 needs to be taken into account when WebSphere MQ solutions are deployed into mixed z/OS and distributed environments?
- A. WebSphere MQ Client applications from distributed environments can now directly connect to z/OS queue managers; the Client Attachment Feature (CAF) is no longer required.
- B. Queue sharing groups are now available between z/OS and other platforms; however, at least one queue manager in the group must still be hosted on z/OS.
- C. The use of WebSphere MQ Explorer for the administration of z/OS based queue managers no longer requires a license for the Client Attachment Feature (CAF) for a limited number of users.
- D. A WebSphere MQ Client implementation on z/OS is now available, so that full WebSphere MQ no longer needs to be installed on all z/OS systems that want to participate in message queuing.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
The HTTP bridge included with WebSphere MQ V7.0 can be a suitable alternative to the WebSphere MQ Client under certain circumstances. Which of the following is NOT true?
- A. It fully supports WebSphere MQ V7.0 publish/subscribe.
- B. Its use can reduce software distribution and maintenance cost if a large number of WebSphere MQ Client instances would otherwise be required.
- C. It allows applications running on platforms not supported by WebSphere MQ, but has HTTP support, to gain access to a WebSphere MQ network
- D. It conveniently supports WebSphere MQ access from web based applications, including those using asynchronous techniques such as AJAX.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
An organization uses WebSphere MQ V6 client interfaces extensively for non-critical processing. The line of business announces that an increase in transaction rates will be required soon, when a new set of clients will need to be serviced. The application suite has been performing up to expectations so far, but the new requirements will be problematic in the current environment. Which of the following new features of WebSphere MQ V7.0 can potentially be used to improve throughput for the above scenario?
- A. WebSphere MQ V7.0 Client channels can be configured to compress message data and thus save on network transmission time.
- B. No significant throughput improvements can be achieved with WebSphere MQ V7.0.
- C. WebSphere MQ V7.0 Client channels are significantly faster than their V6 counterparts by default, so the solution designer does not need to consider any functionality changes or examine performance impacts with the new traffic.
- D. WebSphere MQ V7.0 Clients can be configured to pool connections, to send messages without waiting for acknowledgement from the queue manager, and to asynchronously receive and cache incoming messages, before they have been requested by the receiving applications.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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