IBM Certified Db2 v12.1 Database Administrator - Professional exam price, length, validity and renewal

IBM · C1000-198New

Price	$200 per attempt, US list priceUSD for the United States; IBM lists $100 USD for emerging markets and JPY 20000 in Japan
Length	90 min
Questions	66
Format	Multiple choice and performance-based (lab) questions
Passing score	47 of 66 questions
Level	Professional
Delivery	Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online proctored, in most countries
Languages	English
Status	NewIBM credential data gives a start date of 2026-03-30
Source	ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-db2-v121-database-administrator-professional-C9009700Last checked Sep 25, 2026

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About this exam

For experienced DBAs running Db2 v12.1 on Linux, Unix and Windows, covering design, operations, security and business continuity.

What the official page says

Price: "Price per exam: $200 USD"
Duration: "Time allowed: 90 minutes"
Questions: "Number of questions: 66"

After passing, the same exam cannot be taken again; after a failed attempt there is no waiting period, but the same test may not be taken more than twice in any 30-day period, at the regular exam price.

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