Test 000-240: IBM Sterling Configurator V9.1, Deployment

The test contains seven sections totalling 56 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Model Structure and Hierarchy (19.5%)

1. Work with constructs used to build Models.
2. Identify where to define and attach properties and rules.
3. Organize and reuse Model components.
4. Set up and apply sub-model.
5. Set up and apply dynamic instantiation.
6. Associate product to the Model components.

Section 2 - Administration (11%)

1. Work with import and export operations.
2. Work with Compile and Test Operations
3. Copy a Model Group, Model, Option Class Group, Option Item Group, Option Class, Option Item.
4. Delete a Model Group, Model, Option Class Group, Option Item Group, Option Class, Option Item.
5. Generate and analyze reports.

Section 3 - User Interface (UI) Components (19.5%)

1. Identify the differences between various UI Controls.
2. Differentiate between all Configurator UI Layout (i.e. Normal, Tabbed and Stepwise).
3. Work with User Entered Values (UEVs).
4. Use properties to control UI behavior.
5. Use the Item property to display Images in the UI (from image server).

Section 4 - Properties, Rules and Constraint Tables (25%)

1. Analyze when to use Constraint Table versus rules.
2. Use List property in rules.
3. Understand, define, and attach rules.
4. Use Function Handler and understand all Out Of The Box (OOTB) Function Handlers.
5. Use Expansion Handler and understand all OOTB Expansion Handlers.
6. Work with properties.
7. Work with Worksheets.
8. Understand the concept of Property Pool and apply it in rules.
9. Determine when and how to use formula versus rules.

Section 5 - Debugging and Troubleshooting (7%)

1. Understand how to navigate the Rule Firing through the Trace Log.
2. Determine when to clear cache.
3. Understand how to read the Property Pool in the Debug Console.
4. Use Bill Of Materials (BOM) to troubleshoot configuration outcome.

Section 6 - Applying Best Practices (11%)

1. Identify when to use a sub-model.
2. Identify when to use dynamic instantiation.
3. Analyze and apply modeling techniques to optimize performance.
4. Analyze and apply modeling techniques to optimize Model maintenance.
5. Identify a strategy to promote a Model from Development to QA and Production environments.

Section 7 - Integration and Customization (7%)

1. Understand Bill of Materials (BOM), shopping carts, and configurable item concepts
2. Understand how and when to use Input and Output properties.
3. Identify the need for a new custom Function Handler.
4. Identify the need for a new custom Expansion Handler.