Qlik QREP Exam - Topic 4 Question 29 Discussion

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Question #: 29
Topic #: 4

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Two companies are merging Both companies have IBM DB2 LUW running The Qhk Replicate administrator must merge a database (12 TB of data) into an existing database (15 TB of data). The merge will be done by IBM load.

Which approach should the administrator use?

AStop task, finish IBM load, reload target

BStop task, wait until IBM load finishes, and then resume the task

CContinue to run the task

DCreate a new task after finishing IBM load

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Suggested Answer: B

When merging databases, especially of such large sizes (12 TB and 15 TB), it is crucial to ensure data integrity and consistency. The recommended approach is to:

Stop the Replication Task: This is important to prevent any changes from being replicated to the target while the IBM load process is ongoing.

Perform the IBM Load: Execute the IBM load to merge the database into the existing database.

Resume the Replication Task: Once the IBM load has been successfully completed, the replication task can be resumed.

This approach ensures that the data loaded via IBM load is not missed or duplicated in the target database. It also allows Qlik Replicate to continue capturing changes from the point where the task was stopped, thus maintaining the continuity of the replication process.

It's important to note that creating a new task after the IBM load (Option D) could lead to complexities in managing the data consistency and might require additional configuration. Continuing to run the task (Option C) could result in conflicts or data integrity issues during the load process. Therefore, Option B is the safest and most reliable approach to ensure a smooth merge of the databases.

For further details and best practices, you can refer to the official Qlik Replicate documentation and support articles which provide guidance on similar scenarios1234.

by Almeta at Nov 21, 2025, 06:05 PM

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Jennie

1 day ago

C) Continuing the task? That’s risky!

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Angella

6 days ago

I disagree, B) sounds better to avoid data loss.

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Aimee

12 days ago

A) Stop task, finish IBM load, reload target seems safest.

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Leota

17 days ago

Option A sounds like a lot of unnecessary steps. Stop the task, finish the IBM load, and then reload the target? Nah, I'll pass on that one.

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Teri

22 days ago

Haha, this question is a real brain-teaser. I'm just gonna go with whatever option has the least amount of work for me. Ain't nobody got time for that!

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Carry

27 days ago

Option D is the best choice here. Create a new task after the IBM load is done. That way, you can start fresh and avoid any potential issues.

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Twila

1 month ago

I'd go with option C and just keep the task running. Why stop it and then start it again? Seems like a waste of time.

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Theodora

1 month ago

I feel like creating a new task after the load might complicate things. It seems like we should just finish the load and then resume the existing task.

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Filiberto

1 month ago

I remember a similar question where we had to decide whether to pause a task or not. I think option B sounds reasonable, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Teresita

2 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with the specific tools and processes involved, so I'd probably need to do some research or consult the documentation to determine the best approach. I don't want to just guess and risk getting it wrong.

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Truman

2 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the right answer here. Based on the information provided, I think option B, "Stop task, wait until IBM load finishes, and then resume the task," is the best approach to ensure a smooth and successful merge.

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Alline

2 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. If the task is already running, I'd guess that option C, "Continue to run the task," might be the best approach to avoid disrupting the ongoing process. But I'm not 100% sure.

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Dion

2 months ago

Option B is the way to go. Stop the task, let the IBM load finish, and then resume the task. Simple and straightforward.

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Glenna

2 months ago

I think option B is the safest. Wait for the load to finish first.

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Lenna

3 months ago

If I recall correctly, continuing the task while loading could lead to data inconsistencies. So, I’d lean towards stopping the task first.

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Felix

3 months ago

I think we might need to stop the task first, but I'm not sure if we should reload the target or just wait for the load to finish.

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Brianne

3 months ago

Hmm, this looks like it's testing our knowledge of IBM DB2 and the Qhk Replicate tool. I think the key is understanding how these tools handle a merge operation when there's an ongoing task running.

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Yolando

3 months ago

I'm not too sure about this one. The question seems to be asking about different approaches to handling a database merge, but I'm not familiar with the specific tools and processes involved.

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Noe

2 months ago

I think option B makes sense. Waiting is safer.

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