HP Certified Professional

HP LoadRunner Software –
HP0-M18
Exam Preparation Guide

Purpose of the exam prep guide

The intent of this guide is to set expectations about the content and the
context of the exam and to help candidates prepare for the HP LoadRunner
Software exam. In this guide, you will find recommended HP training courses,
reference and study material help you achieve a successful passing score.
Studies conducted by HP and Prometric show that a combination of course
attendance and self-study maximizes the likelihood of passing the exam on
the first attempt.

Audience
This exam is intended for technical implementers who will use LoadRunner
9.0 Controller and Analysis to perform load tests. We recommend participants
have at least three months of on-the-job experience with LoadRunner 9.0.

Certification requirements
This HP LoadRunner Software exam is the core requirement to be certified
as an Accredited Integration Specialist in HP Performance Center v9.

Prerequisites
n no prerequisites

Exam details
n Number of items: 62
n Item types: multiple choice
n Time commitment: 2 hours
n Percentage Required to Pass Exam: 74 percent
n Reference Material: No on-line or hard copy reference material will be
allowed at the testing site.

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Exam Content
The following topics represent the specific areas of content covered in the
exam. Use this outline to guide your study and to check your readiness for
the exam. The exam measures your understanding of these areas.
v Section I: Demonstrate understanding of the load testing process
and identify common LoadRunner components used
v Section II: Configure and set up the Controller to execute a load test
v Section III. Analyze load test results using the Analysis tool

Recommended Training and Study References

This section lists training courses and documents that can help you acquire a
majority of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the exam. You must also
gain the practical experience outlined in this guide
You are not required to take the courses listed in this section. However, HP
strongly recommends that you attend the classes, participate in class labs,
and thoroughly review all course material and documents before taking the
exam, even if you believe you have sufficient on-the-job experience.

Instructor-Led Training
Use the information in this guide and the practical experience you have
gained to determine your need for the instructor-led training.
Title How to Enroll
Fundamentals of Registration:
LoadRunner 9.0
v http://merc-
LR90-COURSE-01 training.cce.hp.com/main/training/course_details.cfm?Course=431
3&sitepick=UK
v http://merc-
training.cce.hp.com/main/training/course_details.cfm?Course=431
3&sitepick=US
v http://merc-
training.cce.hp.com/main/training/course_details.cfm?Course=431
3&sitepick=AU
Study Summary:
v http://merc-
training.cce.hp.com/main/get_file.cfm?code=4436&file=LR-90-O-
01.pdf&sitepick=UK
v http://merc-
training.cce.hp.com/main/get_file.cfm?code=4436&file=LR-90-O-
01.pdf&sitepick=US
v http://merc-
training.cce.hp.com/main/get_file.cfm?code=4436&file=LR-90-O-
01.pdf&sitepick=AU

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Additional Study Reference:

We also recommend the Scripting for VuGen 9.0 (VG90WEB-COURSE-01)
training course.

Sample Exam Items:

Which statement is an example of a conceptual goal?
A. The update transaction should function during heavy usage.
B. The Update transaction must attain 200 concurrent users during peak time.
C. The search transaction should respond within 5 seconds during normal
usage.
D. The login transaction should respond within 4 seconds or less during heavy
usage.

What are the two main types of Service Level Agreements available in the Controller and
Analysis? (Select two.)
A. Per Time Interval
B. Errors per Second
C. Over the Whole Run
D. Average Hits per Run
E. Average Throughput per Run
F. Average Transaction Response Time

What is the LoadRunner term used to define a collection of Vusers within a scenario?
A. Set
B. Group
C. Profile
D. Scenario

Conclusion
HP wishes you success in the HP Certified Professional Program and in
passing the exam for which you are preparing.