IBM C2020-180 Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Exam Code/Number: C2020-180
Exam Name/Title: IBM Cognos BI Professional
Certification Provider: IBM
Corresponding Certification: IBM Cognos

Exam Questions: 66
Updated On: May 27, 2026

Question #15

Which of the following describes Key Performance Indicators (KPI)?

A. Specific metrics, usually derived, by which a company measures its progress and success.

B. Strategic goals, typically specified by executives, which describe the direction and objectives of the organization.

C. Core, atomic level data items that provide input into higher level derived items which then appear on scorecards.

D. Industry standards by which organizations measure themselves against others in their market space.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #16

Which of the following statements is true about the Waterfall Approach?

A. It is designed so that requirements that are not discovered in the Analysis step will cascade out during the design phase.

B. The five steps in the process are considered valid for BI software development projects.

C. Project management tools no longer encourage the Waterfall Approach.

D. Each step is performed in sequence but you return to previous steps at specific points in the development cycle.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #17

Which of the following issues is Iterative Development specifically designed to address?

A. Users often feel that IT does not understand the business.

B. The very act of developing a system or solution will change the business requirements.

C. No developed solution will satisfy all users equally.

D. Users understand their business processes but they don't usually understand application development.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #18

Which of the following describes common methods for enriching an initial dimension map?

A. Add exception and range band dimensions and include additional metrics and calculations.

B. Merge dimensions andinclude additional metrics and calculations.

C. Include additional metrics and calculations and core metrics and dimensions from related business areas.

D. Include additional metrics, calculations, and hierarchy levels, and dimensions from related subject areas.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #19

A company wishes to coordinate the anticipated hiring activities of all of the departments in a given division of the organization. The CEO has mandated a limit of 50 total new hires for the coming fiscal year. The various departments must coordinate future hiring. The CEO would also like to see reports comparing the projected hiring vs. the actual number of new hires by department. Which set of Cognos 8 components BEST supports the company's needs?

A. Event Studio and Report Studio

B. Planning and Data Manager

C. Planning and Report Studio

D. Report Studio and Analysis Studio

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #20

A company records when customers check into a service center. If there are too many customers waiting for the number of service representatives on hand, a manager wishes to be notified by an e-mail that contains a report showing the current condition. Which of the following Cognos 8 Components would BEST address their needs?

A. Office Connection and Report Studio

B. Data Manager, Event Management, and Office Connection

C. Event Management and Report Studio

D. Office Connection and Query Studio

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #21

How are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tracked?

A. By aligning them to strategic and tactical goals and the business objectives of the enterprise.

B. By examining anomalies that appear in BI reporting and analysis.

C. By comparing them against other KPIs in a balanced scorecard.

D. By comparing their values to acceptable minimum and maximum levels of performance against a target.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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