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IBM LOT-952 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Foundation Skills |
| Exam Number: | LOT-952 (also known as 190-952) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development IBM Lotus Domino Administration |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 - USD 250 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Exam Format: | Single Answer, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Education: Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development IBM Redbooks: Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Registration Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic knowledge of Lotus Notes/Domino recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM LOT-952 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security Implementation | 15% | - Role-Based Access - Domino Security Model - Access Control Lists (ACL) - Encryption and Signatures |
| Database Design Elements | 25% | - Framesets, Pages, and Outlines - Views and Folders - Navigators and Applets - Forms and Fields |
| Formula Language and Calculations | 15% | - View Selection and Column Formulas - Field Validation and Computation - Formula Syntax and Functions |
| Application Architecture and Design | 20% | - Database and Document Design - Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5 Architecture - Application Planning and Design Principles |
| Debugging and Troubleshooting | 10% | - Performance Optimization - Testing and Debugging Techniques - Common Application Errors |
| Agents and Automation | 15% | - Agent Creation and Properties - Simple Actions and LotusScript Basics - Trigger Types and Scheduling |
Common Questions About the IBM LOT-952 Exam, Answered
The LOT-952 exam, officially titled IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Dev Foundation Skills, is the qualifying exam for the IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Foundation Skills certification, which sits at the Foundation / Associate 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 Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development, IBM Lotus Domino Administration, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The LOT-952 exam gives you 60-70 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 Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Dev Foundation Skills is 75%, and the official registration fee is USD 200 - USD 250. 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: No formal prerequisites; basic knowledge of Lotus Notes/Domino recommended. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the LOT-952 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing at authorized test centers. 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 Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Dev Foundation Skills:
- IBM Education: Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development
- IBM Redbooks: Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where Pass4suresVCE comes in: the 118 practice questions in our LOT-952 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Dev Foundation Skills syllabus is organized into 6 exam domains. The first three are:
- Application Architecture and Design (20%)
- Security Implementation (15%)
- Database Design Elements (25%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your Pass4suresVCE practice questions are mapped to.
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