IBM A2150-196 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

IBM Assess: IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.1 Implementation Exam Questions

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Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.1 Implementation
Exam Number:	000-196
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified Specialist - Security QRadar SIEM
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Price:	USD 200
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Exam Format:	Scenario-based, Multiple choice
Passing Score:	70%
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	122
Recommended Training:	IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.1 Implementation Training
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE (historical)
Sample Questions:	IBM A2150-196 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired exam no longer available for registration
Pre Condition:	Basic knowledge of networking, security concepts, and Linux administration; recommended 6+ months of QRadar experience
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/certify/exams/000-196

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Maintenance, Monitoring and Troubleshooting	15%	- Performance optimization and issue resolution - System health monitoring and alerts - Backup, restore and updates
Topic 2: Installation and Initial Configuration	20%	- Software installation and setup - Network and time synchronization - Licensing and system settings
Topic 3: QRadar SIEM Architecture and Deployment Planning	20%	- Sizing and hardware requirements - Deployment types: All-in-one, distributed, high availability - System components and data flow
Topic 4: Log Source and Event Collection	25%	- Flow data collection and management - Event parsing and normalization - Log source configuration and protocols
Topic 5: Rules, Offenses and Correlation	20%	- Offense creation, tuning and management - Reference sets and data enrichment - Building blocks and custom rules