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IBM C2020-706 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting Developer |
| Exam Number: | COG-706 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Cognos Analytics certification |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center-based (varies by region and IBM testing partner) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of IBM Cognos Analytics and reporting concepts is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify |
IBM C2020-706 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Data Modeling and Data Sources | - Connecting to data sources - Framework Manager or data modules usage |
| Financial Statement Reporting Concepts | - Financial reporting principles in Cognos - Report structure and financial statement design |
| Report Development in IBM Cognos | - Using report authoring tools - Creating and configuring reports |
| Security and Access Control | - User roles and permissions - Report and data security configuration |
| Report Deployment and Distribution | - Scheduling and delivery options - Publishing reports to Cognos portal |
C2020-706 Exam Essentials: A Quick FAQ for Candidates
The C2020-706 exam is the official assessment for the IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting Developer certification offered by IBM. It checks whether you can apply the knowledge areas in the exam objectives to practical situations, and passing it earns a credential that employers across the industry recognize. For professionals who feel stuck in their current role, it is often the most concrete next step available.
Basic knowledge of IBM Cognos Analytics and reporting concepts is recommended.
The official outline for the C2020-706 exam highlights these domains:
- Report Deployment and Distribution ()
- Security and Access Control ()
- Report Development in IBM Cognos ()
Weighting your study time toward the heavier domains first is a sensible strategy, and the IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting Developer practice questions at RealVCE follow the same objective structure.
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IBM Cognos Financial Statement Reporting Developer Sample Questions:
When generating a table, a user notices that the Excel table is generated with extra padding in the line items. The default Excel padding is set at .8 inches. How can the default Excel padding be removed?
- A. by creating the table in MS Word
- B. by putting the ##RS and ##RE tags around the table
- C. by using the correct pixel count
- D. by placing a zero in the bottom left corner of the table where ##RS and ##RE intersect
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
How should you add a Web page reference to a report?
- A. Take a screenshot of the Web page and save it as an image; in a Word object, select import from the FSR toolbar and select the image file saved.
- B. Add an object to the report; set the type to Web page and type the URL in the address bar.
- C. Print the Web page to a PDF file; add an object to the report; set the type to Attached PDF and add the PDF to the object.
- D. Take a screenshot of the Web page; in a Word object, insert a 1x1 table then paste the screenshot into the table for optimal formatting control.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
FSR was successfully installed at a client site. All users who will be using the application have been created and are currently using the product. A new user joined the team so a new account was created and flagged as an FSR user. Now all users are receiving "The number of Clarity FSR users exceeds the number of licenses you have purchased" message. What is the problem?
- A. The FSR license needs to be re-applied since there is now a new user.
- B. The user will need to change the FSR registry key to enable FSR access.
- C. The new user has not been given any permissions in SQL Server.
- D. The client's license is now being exceeded by the new user.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
When a user is in the process of creating a report, there is an option to "Copy Report". What does this do?
- A. Copy Report enables shared objects to work appropriately.
- B. Copy Report updates reference variables in a report automatically.
- C. Copy Report ensures the variables will not be carried over.
- D. Copy Report copies the selected report into a new one.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What are two ways to optimize report performance when dealing with variables? (Choose two.)
- A. Combine multiple validation checks within one ##R validation rule.
- B. Maximize the number of variables used rather than use Excel cell referencing where possible.
- C. Ensure you are implementing chain linking.
- D. Use block variables rather than individual cell variables when pulling multiple items from one table.
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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