Test COG-635: IBM Cognos 10 BI OLAP Developer

The Cognos 10 BI OLAP Developer exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

Transformer Basics (5%)

1. Describe the Transformer development process

Data Sources (12%)

1. Identify data sources for use in Transformer
2. Describe the use of multiple data sources
3. Describe uniqueness

Model Creation (17%)

1. Describe the process to build a basic Transformer model
2. Describe the implementation of a time dimension
3. Describe how to make data available in the Cognos 10 studios

Model Key Performance Measures (12%)

1. Differentiate between measures
2. Describe the use of measures

Security (12%)

1. Describe the IBM Cognos 10 security environment
2. Describe how to secure a PowerCube

PowerCube Content Customization (20%)

1. Define techniques to customize dimensions
2. Describe the process to customize PowerCube content

Maintenance and Advanced Techniques (22%)

1. Describe techniques for model maintenance
2. Describe how to update published PowerCubes and PowerCube connections
3. Identify ways to trouble shoot issues
4. Identify considerations for optimization
5. Describe changes that impact MUNs