IBM C1000-038

Preparing for the IBM z14 Technical Sales exam while juggling a full-time job is not easy, and most candidates simply do not have months to spare. Dumpkiller built its C1000-038 practice questions for exactly that situation — 46 focused questions that make every study hour in 2026 count.

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IBM z14 Technical Sales: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the IBM z14 Technical Sales certification exam?

The IBM z14 Technical Sales exam (code: C1000-038) is the official IBM exam that leads to the IBM Certified Specialist - IBM Z Technical Sales (z14 focus) certification. It sits at the Professional level of the IBM certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as IBM Certified Specialist - IBM Z Technical Sales, IBM Z Systems certifications. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by IBM itself, which is why the C1000-038 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

Are there any prerequisites for the C1000-038 exam?

According to IBM, the following applies: No strict prerequisites; familiarity with IBM Z systems and enterprise IT infrastructure recommended. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.ibm.com/certify before you register.

How do I register for the C1000-038 exam?

You can book your IBM z14 Technical Sales exam through the official channels below:

• IBM Certification Portal

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online proctored exam via IBM certification platform or authorized testing providers.

What official training does IBM recommend for the C1000-038 exam?

IBM lists the following training options for IBM z14 Technical Sales candidates:

• IBM Z Technical Sales Training

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 46 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the C1000-038 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free C1000-038 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your IBM z14 Technical Sales material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the C1000-038 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding C1000-038 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the C1000-038 exam?

The official IBM z14 Technical Sales syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are IBM Z14 Product Positioning, Workload and Integration, and Security and Compliance. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

IBM z14 Technical Sales Sample Questions:

Question #1

A customer currently owns a z13s. The customer decides to purchase a z14 ZR1 and connect it to the z13s in a Parallel Sysplex. The two IBM Z machines will be 200 meters apart.
Which sysplex connectivity proposal is correct?

A. Add IFB 1X links to the z13s and order IFB 1X links on the z14 ZR1.
B. Add IFB 1X links to the z13s and order CE LR links on the z14 ZR1.
C. Add CE LR links to the z13s and order CE LR links on the z14 ZR1.
D. Add ICA SR links to the z13s and order ICA SR on the z14 ZR1.

Question #2

A customer has a new z14 and would like Container Pricing for the z/OS system based on their monthly usage.
How will the pricing be based through Resourcelink tables?

A. LSPR
B. ITRR
C. MIPS
D. MSU

Question #3

A customer is running a Z14-702 with two zllPs. They started noticing that the zllP utilization during peak hours was averaging about 85% due to a new Java application. After examining RMF, they realized that during these periods, much zllP eligible work was overflowing to the general purpose CPs. causing them to also run over 90% for considerable periods of time.
They have a limited budget for new equipment. After reading about Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), they think they can solve their problem by turning SMT on instead of purchasing either another GP, a zAAP, or a third zllP in order to get more through put.
What must they consider before making the decision to turn on SMT or purchasing another processor?

A. Adding a third General Purpose processor and a zIIP is the only solution that will eliminate both problems.
B. Adding a zIIP cannot be done because a 702 with two General Purpose CPs can only have two zIIP Processors.
C. Turning on SMT, while providing more zIIP throughput, could affect the zIIP intensive workloads performance negatively.
D. If there is a large amount of Java work, adding a zAAP would substantially reduce the zIIP utilization and free up the zIIPs to handle workloads that are specifically zIIP eligible.

Question #4

Which IBM Z I/O adapter can connect to an IBM storage device?

A. OSA-Express6S GbE
B. zHyperLink Express
C. Crypto Express6S
D. ICA SR

Question #5

A client with a fully depreciated production zBC12 would like to upgrade to a z14 ZR1 of equal capacity. At the same time, they would complete a data center move to a location across the country requiring minimal downtime.
Which of the following would typically be the most economical way to migrate them from the ZBC12 to the z14 ZR1, accommodating the data center move, while providing the least amount of downtime?

A. Purchase a net new z14 ZR1 for installation in the new data center.
B. Perform a Migration Offering from zBC12 to the z14 ZR1 in the new data center.
C. MES the zBC12 to a z14 ZR1 located in the new data center
D. MES zBC12 to z14 ZR1 in the current location; then move the z14 ZR1 to the new location.

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