DB2 10 for z/OS Database Administrator — Question 27

What does dsmtop use to gather metrics?

Answer options

• A. db2pd
• B. db2dart
• C. the system catalog
• D. monitoring table functions

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as dsmtop gathers metrics by using monitoring table functions specifically designed for this purpose. Options A and B, db2pd and db2dart, are tools used for different database diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks, while option C, the system catalog, contains metadata but is not directly used by dsmtop for metrics collection.