C004 – Cúram V8.X ADE Accreditation

Test structure, objectives, and preparation advice for the V8.X ADE Accreditation.

Test Overview and Structure

This accreditation confirms that the successful candidate has the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to design, build, execute, and deploy Cúram V8.X applications by using the Cúram Application Development Environment (ADE).

The test contains three sections that together provide a total of 50 questions.

SectionWeightTopics
Cúram Infrastructure 20% (10 questions) Components of Cúram, runtime architecture, project folders, build targets, tracing and troubleshooting
Server-Side Development 50% (25 questions) Classes and relationships, stereotype operations, class hierarchies, code tables, message files, validation and exception handling, and importing and exporting configuration data
Client-Side Development 30% (15 questions) UIM elements; pages for create, read, modify, and search applications; application navigation; adding logic to pages and introduction to widgets

The passing score is 70% (35 correct questions out of 50).

Section 1 – Cúram Infrastructure

  • Differentiate between the components of Merative Cúram, including the Application Modules and the Cúram Platform.
  • State the purpose of the main components in the runtime architecture.
  • Identify the project folders, file types, and tools in the Cúram Application Development Environment (ADE).
  • Select the appropriate build target for a particular task.
  • Perform tracing and troubleshooting.

Section 2 – Server-Side Development

  • Model the following classes: Domain Definition, Entity, Struct, Process, and Façade.
  • Model the following associations: Index, Foreign Key, Assignable, and Aggregation.
  • Define appropriate stereotype operations for Entity, Process, and Facade classes.
  • Configure Cúram properties in the application model.
  • Use generated artifacts in application code.
  • Define code tables, data manager files, and message files.
  • Implement exception handling and validation.
  • Import and export configuration data.

Section 3 – Client-Side Development

  • Use the following common UIM elements: PAGE, CLUSTER, FIELD, CONNECT, LINK, PAGE_PARAMETER, SOURCE, TARGET, SERVER_INTERFACE, ACTION_SET, ACTION_CONTROL.
  • Implement UIM pages for create, read, modify, and search applications.
  • Configure application navigation features.
  • Implement the following client features: select lists, views, online help, in-page navigation, wizards, expandable lists, containers, and images.
  • Add logic to UIM pages by using scriptlets, JavaScript, and the CONDITION element.
  • Select Cúram widgets; list the Cúram frameworks for developing widgets.

Advice and Tips

High-Level Steps

To earn C004 – Cúram V8.X ADE – Accreditation, follow these high-level steps:

  1. Master the material and exercises in CUR090 - Merative Cúram for Developers (ADE) 8.X by taking instructor-led or self-paced training.
  2. Review the test sections and identify the associated objectives and topics.
  3. Test your understanding by completing the mini-projects, Knowledge Assessment, and readiness mentoring (if available).
  4. Take the Practice Test (P004) to see if you are prepared for the Accreditation Test (C004).
  5. Register for the Accreditation Test.
  6. Take and pass the Accreditation Test.

Helpful Advice for Passing the Test

  • Create a schedule: The ADE course book contains almost 400 pages. Expect to spend about 30–40 hours preparing after completing the training courses. Do not leave too long a gap between completing the courses and preparing for the test. Note that additional features in the appendix are not examinable, but the Tips section is.
  • Safety in numbers: If possible, set up a study group to help meet deadlines and to support each other.
  • Know the test objectives: The objectives are closely aligned with the content of the training course. Copy them to a spreadsheet and mark them off as you review and practice each skill.
  • Be systematic: Review the lesson in the course book, complete the exercise, then review the relevant developer documentation for an alternative explanation.
  • Make summary notes: Summarise key UIM elements, build commands, and the purpose of each application navigation file.
  • Get hands-on practice: Actively practice the skills you'll be tested on — aim to spend as much time practicing as studying. Use the lab for CUR090 or CUR092 – Merative Cúram Development Environment 8.X: Sandbox.
  • Challenge your understanding: Complete the Cúram V8.X ADE Accreditation Preparation – Mini Project: C004_Preparation_Mini_Project.pdf
  • Are you ready? Take the Knowledge Assessment in Moodle (20 random questions from a pool of 45, up to 5 attempts). Ten sample test questions are here: C004_SampleTestQuestions.pdf. Take Practice Test P004 at least four days before the actual test.
  • When taking the test: Read all information in the question. Use prompts like "Which three…" to help select or reject options. Do a quick first pass and answer easier questions first. Trust your first answer in general.
  • How did you do? After the test you will receive a score report by section. If you do not pass the first time, don't give up — many people take two or more attempts.

Questions? Email curameducation@merative.com.

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