Test M158: IBM Rational Systems Sales Mastery Test v1

Section 1 - Introduction to the Rational Software Portfolio (14%)

1. Describe the purpose, features and functions of the Rational Software Portfolio
2. Identify the domains and offerings of the five product areas of the Rational Software Portfolio
3. Identify the capabilities and uses of the Measured Capability Improvement Framework

Section 2 - Rational Systems Solutions Overview (13%)

1. Identify the target markets and opportunities for Systems Development solutions
2. Articulate the key value messages for Rational Systems Development solutions
3. Differentiate between the product-lines of the Rational Systems Development Solutions Portfolio
4. Identify how Rational Systems Solutions address business challenges and meet the needs of customers

Section 3 - Requirements Engineering (18%)

1. Recognize the challenges resulting from insufficient Requirements Engineering processes
2. Recognize the core concepts of Requirements Engineering
3. Identify best practices in Requirements Management and benefits resulting from incorporating them
4. Identify how Requirements Engineering products address business challenges and meet customer needs

Section 4 - Product Portfolio Management (9%)

1. Recognize the core concepts of Product Portfolio Management
2. Recognize the key selling points for Focal Point for Product Management

Section 5 - Model Driven Systems Development (13%)

1. Describe the core concepts of Model Driven Systems Development
2. Identify how Model Driven Systems Development solutions address business challenges and meet customer needs

Section 6 - Change and Release Management (14%)

1. Identify the capabilities, functions and features of Change and Release Management solutions
2. Recognize the core concepts of Change and Release Management
3. Identify how Change and Release Management solutions address business challenges and meet customer needs

Section 7 - Quality Management (13%)

1. Identify the features, functions and capabilities of Quality Management solutions
2. Identify how Quality Management solutions address business challenges and meet customer needs
3. Identify key selling points of Quality Management solutions

Section 8 - Jazz (6%)

1. Recognize the core concepts of Jazz
2. Identify the features, functions and capabilities of Jazz