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Exam : IBM COG-400
Title : IBM Cognos 8 Planning Application Consultant


1. A modeler wants to create a D-List containing all products sold by the company. The products are listed in a database table. What import method would the modeler use to create the products D-List?
A. Import from Another D-List
B. Import from Ascii-files
C. Import from Mapped Ascii-files
D. Import from ODBC
Answer: D

2. In Analyst, according to best practices, which object would most likely be found in the common library?
A. A placeholder D-List that will be used as an e.List
B. A timescale D-List containing months of the year
C. A D-Link that imports data from an ODBC data source
D. A D-Link that transfers data from one model to another
Answer: B

3. Which type of D-List is used as an e.List in Contributor?
A. Versions
B. Hierarchical
C. Timescale
D. Calculations
Answer: B

4. A modeler wants to create a D-List that contains all of the sales channels used by the company. These sales channels are currently listed in a Report Studio report that is available to all users. What is the most efficient way for the modeler to create this D-List?
A. Import from ODBC
B. Import from Mapped Ascii-files
C. Import from Another D-List
D. Import from IBM Cognos package
Answer: D

5. What is the fastest way for a modeler to create a weekly timescale D-List?
A. Create a normal timescale
B. Create a custom timescale
C. Create a standard D-List and save it as a Type 4 D-List
D. Create a timescale with a switchover date of seven days
Answer: B

6. Another modeler has sent a library containing a model for review. When an attempt is made to connect to it, an error message is received because a library with the same number already exists. What can be done to resolve this problem?
A. Assign a new number when adding the library to Analyst.
B. Delete the LIBACCES.TAB file in Windows so Analyst will assign a new number.
C. Remove the reference to the existing library and add it back later.
D. Change the library number of the existing library.
Answer: C

7. Why does the order of D-Lists matter when creating a D-Cube?
A. It is difficult to restructure the D-Cube if the D-Lists are out of order
B. The order determines which D-Lists appear on pages, rows, and columns
C. It is easier to create D-Links if D-Lists are in the correct order
D. Calculations may not work properly if the D-Lists are out of order
Answer: D

8. According to proven practice naming conventions, which number should be given to a D-List that contains complex calculations?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A