IBM Certified Db2 v12.1 Database Administrator - Professional exam price, length, validity and renewal
IBM · Professional · C1000-198 · $200 · 90 min · 66 questionsNew
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on IBM's page| Price | $200 per attempt, US list priceUSD for the United States; IBM lists $100 USD for emerging markets and JPY 20000 in Japan |
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| 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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