InfoSphere DataStage v11.3

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Question 1 of 64

Assume you have before and after data sets and want to identify and process all of the changes between the two data sets. Assuming data is properly partitioned and sorted, which of the following should be used?

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The suggested answer is D.

To identify and process all of the changes between two data sets, both 'Change Capture' and 'Change Apply' should be used. 'Change Capture' is used to identify the changes between the initial and modified data sets, while 'Change Apply' is responsible for processing those identified changes. Using these two together ensures that all changes are not only identified but also suitably processed.

Question 2 of 64

In the Masking Policy Editor in the Data Masking stage of your job, you have specified for a column containing credit card numbers the Random Replacement masking policy. For the Copy option you have specified "(1,2)(3,4)".

What changes will be made to a credit card number, such as 6327664369, to mask it?

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The suggested answer is A.

When specifying the Copy option as '(1,2)(3,4)' in the Random Replacement masking policy, the numbers within the parentheses indicate groups of digits to be changed. Therefore, digits 1 through 2 and digits 3 through 4 of the credit card number will be randomly changed. The rest of the digits will remain unchanged.

Question 3 of 64

What is the primary advantage of creating data rules within Information Analyzer as opposed to creating them within the Data Rules stage?

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The suggested answer is B.

Question 4 of 64

Which stages will require a schema file when runtime column propagation (RCP) is enabled? (Choose two.)

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The suggested answer is B, E.

When runtime column propagation (RCP) is enabled, a schema file is required in certain stages to define the metadata for columns. The Column Import stage requires a schema file because it uses the schema to import the necessary metadata about the columns being processed. The Make Subrecord stage also requires a schema file because it deals with creating subrecord structures based on the defined schema. Therefore, the stages that require a schema file when RCP is enabled are Column Import and Make Subrecord.

Question 5 of 64

Which of the following actions are available when editing a message handler?

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The suggested answer is C.

When editing a message handler, one of the actions available is to promote an informational message to a warning. This action changes the severity level of a message, making it more prominent in the logging or monitoring systems.

About the IBM C2090-424 Certification Exam

About the Exam

The IBM C2090-424 (InfoSphere DataStage v11.3) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

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