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This intermediate-level exam is for experienced system administrators working with IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation v21.0.3. It covers Day 1 activities and Day 2 management and operation, including security, performance, updates, customization, and problem determination. Passing the exam is the earning criteria for the IBM Certified Administrator credential for this release.

Exam Topics

  • Architecture and Design20%
  • Deployment and Installation20%
  • Administration and Maintenance20%
  • Security and Compliance20%
  • Troubleshooting and Support20%

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QuestionQ1

Administration and Maintenance

What type of data is written to the Business Automation Workflow transaction log file?

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The transaction (tranlog) log file stores critical transactional data that is written to databases. WebSphere Application Server uses it to manage and recover in-flight transactions.

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QuestionQ2

Deployment and Installation

Which two capabilities must be installed independently in a starter deployment?

Explanation

Operational Decision Manager and Automation Decision Services are distinct Cloud Pak for Business Automation capability patterns. Each is separately selectable and managed by its respective operator in a starter deployment.

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QuestionQ3

Administration and Maintenance

How are the parameters for accessing images configured in an OpenShift Container Platform environment?

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Image-access configuration is defined in the spec of the cluster image.config.openshift.io/cluster custom resource. Its registrySources settings control how the container runtime accesses registries for builds and pods.

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QuestionQ4

Administration and Maintenance

What is one data-backup consideration within a multiple-zone cluster?

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In an active/passive multiple-zone cluster, the active zone contains the authoritative current data. Regular backups should therefore target the active zone; standby zones are not separate authoritative sources for backup.

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QuestionQ5

Deployment and Installation

Which two foundation-pattern components are always deployed with every Cloud Pak for Business Automation capability?

Explanation

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation includes the foundation pattern with every capability deployment. Its universally installed foundation components are IBM Business Automation Navigator (BAN) and Resource Registry (RR); other listed components are optional, capability-dependent, or tied to Business Automation Insights.

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