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Scoring Guide
IBM Cloud Pak for Data v4.x UpgradePassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the A1000-121 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
70%
You need to score at least 70% to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the IBM Cloud Pak for Data v4.x Upgrade exam format
Passing Score
70%
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
60
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
90 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1Upgrade Planning and Assessment
25%
~15 questions
Domain 2Installation and Configuration
30%
~18 questions
Domain 3Migration and Data Management
25%
~15 questions
Domain 4Troubleshooting and Optimization
20%
~12 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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