Skill Set Inventory

Velocity for Data Integration Version 9

About the Velocity for Data Integration Version 9 Exam and the Skill Set
Inventory
This certification exam is designed to complement the Informatica Certified Professional (ICP) Program.
This exam measures your competency as a member of a data integration project implementation team
on the use and articulation of the Informatica Velocity methodology for data integration.
A candidate for this exam will be tested on their ability to:

Navigate the Velocity methodology from enterprise strategies, to individual project types, to
discrete tasks and product best practices.
Describe key areas of the methodology and driving documents, deliverables, accelerators and
templates
Understand Enterprise Strategies, Competencies, and Project types
Understand the Velocity Methodology Phases and key steps
Execute the Design/Build/Test tasks for a generic Data Integration project.
Leverage Velocity product best practices for architecture and configuration.
Employ Velocity product best practices for mapping design, development, and testing.

The skill set inventory is used to guide your preparation before taking the exam. It is an outline of the
technical topics and subject areas that are covered in each exam. The skill set inventory includes test
domain weighting, test objectives and topical content. The topics and concepts are included to clarify
the test objectives.

Training Prerequisites
The skills and knowledge areas measured by this exam are focused Velocity Methodology as published
by Informatica and available as a link on the Informatica support or communities website. Basic
PowerCenter knowledge is required.
Logins to either the Informatica My Support or Communities Website is required to access the
Informatica Velocity Methodology but not for the certification exam. Make sure you have enough
time to receive your login.
The suggested training prerequisites for this certification level are the completion of the following
Informatica course(s):

Velocity for Data Integration 2 Day Class is recommended (this class includes a voucher for
the Velocity for Data Integration Certification exam)

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Exam Test Domains

The test domains and the extent to which they are represented are equally weighted.

Methodology Overview and Concepts

Methodology Phase Concepts
Use and deployment
Best practices for Data Integration

Question Format
You may select from one or more response offerings to answer a question.
You will score the question correctly if your response accurately completes the statement or answers
the question. Incorrect distractors are given as possible correct answers so that those without the
required skills and experience may wrongly select that choice.
A passing grade of 70% is needed to achieve recognition of Velocity for Data Integration Version 9.X
You are given 60 minutes to complete the exam.
Test formats used in this exam are:
Multiple Choice: Select one option that best answers the question or completes the statement

Exam Policy

You are eligible for one attempt per exam registration.

If you do not pass on your first attempt
You must wait 2 weeks after the exam to take the exam again
You may take the exam up to three times in one year from the date of your first exam attempt
You must pay the full exam fee each time you take the exam.
An exam voucher is provide for students completing the Velocity for Data Integration course

Test Topics
The exam will contain 40 questions comprised of topics that span across the sections listed below. In
order to ensure that you are prepared for the test, review the subtopics associated with each section.

Methodology Overview and Concepts

o Enterprise Strategies
o Enterprise Competencies
o Project Types
o Methodology
Methodology Phase Concepts
o Number of phases and tasks completed in each phase
Use and deployment
o Recommend use of Velocity for data integration and deployment
Best practices for Data Integration

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Sample Test Questions

What Velocity Phase is the unit test plan defined?

Option Text
A.

Phase 3

B.

Phase 6

C.

Phase 5

D.

Phase 2

What is one purpose of the Data Integration Architecture Physical View

Option Text
A.

Provide information for domain experts to proceed with their specific responsibilities.

B.

Provide the final project cost analysis for all the physical domains.

C.

Show how data is routed from backend systems to submitters or other parties.

D.

To communicate the conceptual architecture to project participants to validate the architecture.

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