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IBM A2040-951 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Update |
| Exam Number: | C2040-951 (also referenced as LOT-951) |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-drop, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino IBM Certified Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8 |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Lotus Domino and Notes Information Center IBM Education: Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Application Development Update |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Existing certification or experience with Lotus Notes/Domino 7 or 8 application development |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/c2040-951 |
IBM A2040-951 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Deployment | 15% | - Application security model updates - Web service integration - Deployment and performance optimization |
| Programming & Design Enhancements | 25% | - Formula language improvements - LotusScript and Java updates - New design elements and resources - Data handling and integration |
| XPages Development | 30% | - Server-side scripting and global objects - Themes, styles and custom controls - Debugging XPages applications - XPages architecture and design - Simple actions and Ajax functionality |
| Domino Designer in Eclipse | 20% | - New Eclipse-based Designer interface - Properties, Events, Outline and Problems views - Script Editor, Controls Palette, Data Palette - Applications Navigator and views management |
| Workflow & Advanced Features | 10% | - Updated workflow design - Reporting and rich content features |
A2040-951 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most
The IBM A2040-951 exam, officially titled Assessment: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Update, is the required test for earning the IBM Certified Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 certification, a credential at the Professional / Intermediate level. Passing it validates the skills IBM expects from certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as IBM Certified Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8, IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino.
The A2040-951 exam includes 50-60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count so you know the pace you need to hold, and practice flagging time-consuming items for review instead of stalling on a single question. Timed sessions in the ValidVCE test engine are the easiest way to build that rhythm before it counts.
You need 75% to pass the A2040-951 exam, and the official registration fee is USD 200 (varies by region). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again for a retake, so avoid booking your seat on a hunch. Work through the ValidVCE practice test until your scores sit comfortably above the passing requirement before you schedule the exam.
IBM asks candidates to meet the following requirement before registering: Recommended: Existing certification or experience with Lotus Notes/Domino 7 or 8 application development. Exam policies do change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page at https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/c2040-951 before you book.
You can book your seat through the official registration channels below:
The A2040-951 exam is delivered in the following format: In-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored.
IBM recommends the following official training for this exam:
- IBM Education: Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Application Development Update
- IBM Lotus Domino and Notes Information Center
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The IBM Assessment: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Update exam is organized into 5 major domains. Some of the key domains include:
- Domino Designer in Eclipse, accounting for 20% of the exam
- XPages Development, accounting for 30% of the exam
- Programming & Design Enhancements, accounting for 25% of the exam
Scroll up to the Exam Topics section for the complete breakdown, and use it to plan how much study time each domain deserves.
IBM Assessment: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 Application Development Update Sample Questions:
Daniel has an XPage design element that shows a view. The view has hundreds of entries, ten of which display at one time. What core control can Daniel add to the XPage to allow the user to navigate through the view?
- A. Pager control
- B. View control
- C. Repeat control
- D. Navigator control
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Eric is using Peter's Lotus Domino Designer. He is developing an XPage component. When launching the Lotus Domino Designer help through Help/Help - Contents, anything he is searching on XPages is not found by the Eclipse help system. Which option has Peter set that does not find any XPage help information?
- A. XPage help is available only from the main topic or directly from an XPage element.
- B. Peter search scope is limited to the LotusScript languagePeter? search scope is limited to the LotusScript language
- C. The HTTP proxy parameters that Peter has defined are incorrectly set; Eric needs to correct them.
- D. For XPage help Eric needs to open an XPage component directly in Lotus Domino Designer. If not, the option will not be available.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Devin has been developing an application that includes an XPage. When he opened the application in Designer this morning, he noticed a small "x" icon by the XPages listing in the Applications view. He had closed several of the Eclipse views yesterday, and does not see any errors displayed in the remaining views. How can Devin locate the problems in the source code?
- A. Display the Problems view by selecting Window > Show Eclipse Views > Problems. Right-click a displayed error and select Go To. The Source view opens to the line with the error.
- B. Click to expand the XPages listing. A small "x" icon displays by the XPage with the errors. Double-click the name of the XPage. The Sourcetab opens with the cursor at the first error line.
- C. Click to expand the XPages listing. A small "x" icon displays by the XPage with the errors. Double-click the name of the XPage and the Sourceview opens to the line with the error.
- D. Right-click the "x" icon from the Applications view and select Go To Error. The Problems view displays with the cursor at the first error.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Christopher's Environment Monitoring XPage dashboard allows the user to enter the current time, temperature, and humidity. The Update core control button needs to update two different Domino databases with this data when clicked. What simple action can Christopher use to accomplish this task?
- A. Save Document
- B. Modify Field
- C. Set Value
- D. Save Data Sources
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Sean is trying to use an XPage application, and he needs to fill some fields located in the XPage. Even if he clicks the edit button located at the bottom of the page, the XPage is not switched into edit mode. What can be the cause of this behavior?
- A. The rights assigned to Sean are Author rather than Editor.
- B. The OnClick Event of the button does not have "Edit" associated with "Change Document Mode" in the "Document Mode" field.
- C. Sean needs to access the XPage application as "Manager" set in the ACL of the database, which is the only user-level right that allows theediting of documents.
- D. The OnClick Event of the button does not have "Auto Edit" associated with "Change Document Mode" in the "Document Mode" field.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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