IBM A4040-129 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

IBM Assessment: IBM i 7.1 Administration Exam Questions

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Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	IBM i 7.1 Administration
Exam Number:	A4040-129
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	Approximately 60-75
Passing Score:	Approximately 65-70%
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Price:	$200 USD (varies by region)
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i IBM i Administration and Support
Exam Format:	Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Recommended Training:	IBM Training - IBM i Administration
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE IBM Exams IBM Certification Portal
Sample Questions:	IBM A4040-129 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Online proctored or authorized test center (Pearson VUE)
Pre Condition:	Recommended knowledge of IBM i system administration; no strict formal prerequisites but prior IBM i experience is strongly advised.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/certification

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Storage and Backup/Recovery	- Storage management concepts - Save/restore strategies and recovery planning - Backup and restore procedures
Topic 2: Networking and Connectivity	- Network services and communication setup - TCP/IP configuration on IBM i
Topic 3: User and Security Management	- User profile administration - Authorization lists and object security - Security auditing and system protection
Topic 4: System Administration and Configuration	- Work management and job scheduling - Device and subsystem configuration - System values and configuration settings
Topic 5: IBM i System Architecture and Concepts	- IBM i operating system fundamentals - System components and architecture overview
Topic 6: System Monitoring and Performance	- Troubleshooting system issues - Performance monitoring tools