IBM Cognos Analytics Developer V11 — Question 8

A user needs to create a data module that uses a datasource named MyDatabase.
What actions must be taken to enable the user to access this datasource?

Answer options

• A. Using Manage, click on Data servers, click on + and choose the appropriate database type, name the connection "MyDatabase" and supply the appropriate connection details to connect to the data source.
• B. Using New, click on Data Module, select Data servers, click on the + to add a new data server, choose the appropriate database type, name the connection "MyDatabase" and supply the appropriate connection details to connect to the data source.
• C. Using Manage, click on Administration console, then click on "New Data Source" within the Data Source Connections option under the Configuration tab. Select the appropriate database type, name the data source "MyDatabase" and supply the appropriate connection details to connect to the data source.
• D. Using Manage, click on Administration console, then click on "New Data Server" within the Data Source Connections option under the Configuration tab. Select

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it accurately describes the process of creating a new data source within the Administration console, which is necessary for accessing the MyDatabase datasource. Options A and B are incorrect as they refer to adding a data server rather than a data source, and option D is incomplete and lacks critical steps needed to establish the datasource connection.