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IBM 000-996 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM WebSphere MQ V6.0 Solution Design |
| Exam Number: | 000-996 |
| Passing Score: | N/A |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM WebSphere Message Broker V6.0 Solution Development 000-997 IBM WebSphere MQ V6.0 System Administration 000-994 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 49-61 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Exam Price: | Retired / varies historically |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Onsite testing through IBM or third-party testing centres (historical) |
| Pre Condition: | Experience in WebSphere MQ architecture and messaging concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM 000-996 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Platform and Integration Considerations | - Security, error handling and performance design - Cross-platform integration (distributed and z/OS) |
| Topic 2: WebSphere MQ Architecture and Concepts | - Message queuing fundamentals - MQ components and topology |
| Topic 3: Solution Design Principles | - Design of reliable messaging solutions - Requirements analysis for MQ solutions |
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The 000-996 exam contains 49-61 questions to be completed in 90 minutes minutes. That pace is exactly what the PC test engine's timed mode trains — set the same limit in practice, and the real clock stops being a surprise.
To pass the 000-996 exam you need N/A, and registration costs Retired / varies historically. Set against that fee, thorough preparation is the smaller expense by far — and the one most likely to protect the larger one.
The official outline divides the 000-996 exam into weighted domains, including:
- WebSphere MQ Architecture and Concepts ()
- Platform and Integration Considerations ()
- Solution Design Principles ()
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Experience in WebSphere MQ architecture and messaging concepts
The 000-996 exam is the official assessment behind the IBM WebSphere MQ.V6.0.Solution Design certification from IBM. Many IT professionals pursue it as a step toward leadership roles, because the credential verifies practical command of the published objectives. Solid preparation — not luck — is what carries candidates through it.



