Which of the following describes an advantage of using the dimensionally modeled relational (DMR) technique to access a normalized data structure?
A. enables drill up/down functionality in reports and ad hoc queries
B. reduces the time needed to fetch the required data
C. enables creation of IQDs for creating Power Cubes
D. eliminates the need for aggregate tables
正解:A
質問 2:
A company has several operational data stores. They wish to compare data from the various data stores against one another. The data in the various stores must be manipulated to match. Eventual report performance is more important than development time. Which of the following Cognos 8 components would BEST address their requirements?
A. Analysis Studio and Report Studio
B. Planning, Data Manager, and Report Studio
C. Data Manager and Analysis Studio
D. Report Studio and Query Studio
正解:C
質問 3:
In the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) process flow diagram shown below, which Cognos 8 components are normally associated with the 'Source Information' step?

A. Analysis Studio and Metric Studio
B. Enterprise Planning and Data Manager
C. Analysis Studio and Data Manager
D. Enterprise Planning and Report Studio
正解:B
質問 4:
Which of the following issues is Iterative Development specifically designed to address?
A. The very act of developing a system or solution will change the business requirements.
B. Users understand their business processes but they don't usually understand application development.
C. Users often feel that IT does not understand the business.
D. No developed solution will satisfy all users equally.
正解:A
質問 5:
While Cognos 8 BI will support any data warehouse design, which of the following designs does Cognos recommend for new warehouse development?
A. Dimensionally Modeled Relational
B. Dimensional Bus
C. Operational Data Store
D. NormalizedEnterprise
正解:B