Thomson Reuters Eikon Technical Certification Test Exam | Answered Correctly | updated 100% 2025/26.

Thomson Reuters Eikon Technical Certification Practice Test This is a technical certification practice test written by Eikon InfoBox team. This quiz is for practice purposes only. 1. Which of the following is NOT classed as a Web Service? (1 point) Time Series News Delayed Quote (/VOL.L) Messaging Service Quick Chart 2. What does it mean by ‘Exclusive Sign-on’ in Thomson Reuters Eikon? (1 point) Allow a user to travel to different regions and still able to connect to the regional home site Allows a user to use one position or device at the same time Allows a user to sign-on once to access Thomson Reuters Eikon Desktop, Thomson Reuters Eikon Excel and other collaboration tools Allows a user to use the single-sign-on on the any PC and also from a Blackberry or iPhone. Allows a user to connect to different regions with the same Thomson Reuters Eikon username 3. Which statement is TRUE in relation to Thomson Reuters Hosted deployment type? (1 point) The Streaming service connection to Thomson Reuters Eikon is ‘longlined’ directly over the Internet using Open Message Model (OMM) protocol Thomson Reuters Eikon premium real-time data is conflated to 1 update per second Thomson Reuters Eikon premium real-time data is conflated to 1 update every 3 seconds Thomson Reuters Eikon uses HTTP port 80 to connect to the Streaming service for real-time data There is only one (1) session (maximum) that Thomson Reuters Eikon can establish with the regional Streaming service at any given time 4. Which parameter in the administration service indicates that there is a local Time Series proxy installed at the Customer site? (2 points) TIMESERIES.TSI.DBU_CONNECTIONS.DBU.RNET.HOST_NAME is set to TRUE TIMESERIES.TSI.DBU_CONNECTIONS.DBU.RNET.HOST_NAME is set to FALSE TIMESERIES.TSI.WEB_CLIENT_WRAPPER.WEB_CLIENT.LOCAL_CACHE_DEPLOYED is set to TRUE TIMESERIES.TSI.DBU_CONNECTIONS.DBU.RNET.HOST_NAME is set to ‘trtimeseries-proxy’ TIMESERIES.TSI.WEB_CLIENT_WRAPPER.WEB_CLIENT.LOCAL_CACHE_DEPLOYED is set to FALSE 5. In the Customer Managed deployment type, if the Deployed Permissions Reconciliation Manager (DPRM) fails, which of the following object in ThomsonReuters Eikon desktop can be impacted?(1 point) News headlines News Stories Fundamental and Reference data Real-time data Time Series real-time data 6. When there are two or more Time Series Proxies on-site, they will have the same hostname “tr-timeseries-proxy” but different IP addresses. In this case, you must activate DNS round robin.(1 point) True False 7. SessionsXtraSessionconnectionList = "Connection_XTRA_SSLED” . Which of the following statements are TRUE about the parameter shown above in this question? [Choose 2] (2 points) The parameter is taken from RFA.RFA-configuration-file The parameter is taken from OverrideC The parameter indicates that the desktop is using RMDS5/P2PS5 The parameter indicates that the desktop is using RMDS6/P2PS6 The parameter is taken from MachineC 8. Which of the following is NOT the current functionality of Thomson Reuters collaboration tools?(1 point) Publish commentaries visible to your contacts in Thomson Reuters Messenger only. Send a snap shot of a Quote object via Email. Publish real-time data to other participants. Publish commentaries and attach a Chart. Instant messaging with contacts on MSN, Yahoo and AOL. 9. Which of the Internet Explorer setting should NOT be activated? (1 point) ActiveX controls and plug-ins Use HTTP 1.1 File Download Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections Do not save encrypted pages to disk 10. What is the path of Eikon installation files if client is using Windows 7 and Eikon isinstalled under restricted user account? (1 point) C:Program FilesThomson ReutersTRD 6 C:INSTALLDIRThomson ReutersTRD 6 C:Documents and Settings%Username%Local SettingsApplication DataThomson ReutersTRD 6 C:Users<Username>AppDataLocalThomson ReutersTRD 6 11. Which of the following is NOT a permission mode available in Thomson Reuters Eikon desktop?(1 point) Permission Proxy Permission Service DACS Daemon DACS server 12. Which of the following items is NOT found in RFA.RFA-configuration-file ? (1 point) DACS permission and DACS Env P2PS related parameters RTIC related parameters DACS enable/disable All of the above 13. Where is the Update Proxy located in the Thomson Reuters Managed Deployment type? (1 point) FLEXnet Connect Update Service Thomson Reuters Platform Streaming Proxy Update Proxy server 14. A Thomson Reuters Hosted customer reports to you that they observe feed down issue intermittently at around 8.30am each morning. This customer has contacted other Thomson Reuters Customer Support agent in the past who suggested to them that they log off Thomson Reuters Eikon each day. Which of the following is the recommended troubleshooting step?(1 point) Advise the customer to go to Internet line quality Advise the customer to reinstall Thomson Reuters Eikon Advise the customer to log off Thomson Reuters Eikon desktop each day and insist this is the correct resolution for this issue Contact the Account Manager and obtain a new user account for the customerAdvise the customer to change their password Advised the customer that Thomson Reuters does not support poor Internet speed and nothing we can do. Customer should contact their own technician 15. The purpose of the Dump configuration is to ascertain configuration parameters used by the Thomson Reuters Eikon desktop. How to obtain the Dump Configuration? [Choose 2]. (2 points) Using Deployment Manager, Activate logs on Workstation and in the “Logs” tab, select “Dump Configuration at Startup” Using Deployment Manager, Activate logs on Workstation and in the “Logs” tab, select the Trace Level to “Debug” Using Deployment Manager, Activate logs on Workstation and in the “Logs” tab, select Deployment Manager Log Setting to “Verbose Debug” Run the executable KobraConfigD from Programs folder of Eikon’s installation directory e.g. C:Program FilesThomson ReutersTRD 6Program. The dumped files are saved in the same location 16. Which tools are available on the Thomson Reuters Eikon Migration Portal? (1 point) A. System Test Tool B. User Validation Tool C. Excel Migration Tool D. File Transport Tool E. All of the above F. None of the above 17. Which of the following is FALSE for Thomson Reuters Managed deployment type during migration period (migration mode)? (1 point) Thomson Reuters Eikon cannot directly connect to RWS Users must be configured to use NFCP_UBMS as the real-time news RIC during migration Streaming Proxy is configured to source its real-time data from RWS during migration Users will need to communicate with the Streaming service for user permission 18. Refer to exhibit taken from a Customer Managed site, which item is missing as shown by (?) in the exhibit? (1 point)DBU server PIXL Update Proxy Update Agent P2PS Source Distributor 19. Refer to Exhibit taken from P file from a Thomson Reuters Eikon’s desktop. Which statements are TRUE about this configuration file? [Choose 2] (2 points)The desktop uses local configuration files The desktop uses the Configuration Proxy The desktop connect to Thomson Reuters data centre via the Intranet This file is obtained from the Thomson Reuters Managed customer This file is obtained from the Thomson Reuters Hosted customer This file is obtained from the Customer Managed site None of the above 20. In the DACS Daemon permission mode, where is the DACS Daemon running? (1 point) P2PS Server DACS Sever Thomson Reuters Eikon Desktop No DACS Daemon AAA-DACS 21. What is the watchlist limit for Thomson Reuters Hosted and Thomson Reuters Managed sites (from a user point of view)? (1 point) 100,000 RICs 1,200 RICs Unlimited 120,000 RICs 2,400 RICs 210,000 RICs22. In 3000Xtra we have used the term real-time data when we really mean streaming data. Which of the following is classed as streaming data in Thomson Reuters Eikon? [Choose 3] (3 points) Time Series data News stories Time and Sales data Snapshot data Instant Messaging service Delayed data (/VOL.L) Real-time data 23. Your Thomson Reuters Eikon password needs to have a minimum of 8 characters. Which character group are NOT required to use as a combination in the password? (1 point) Lower-case Latin letters Upper-case Latin letters Numbers All Non-Latin characters ASCII 24. Currently, how long is a minute summary data available from Time Series service? (1 point) 90 calendar days 1 Year 45 calendar days 25 Years 30 calendar days 25. Which is the correct connection protocol(s) used in Thomson Reuters Managed deployment model? [Choose 2] (2 points) Open Message Model (OMM) via https tunnel to connect to Streaming Proxy Open Message Model (OMM) via TCP tunnel to connect to Streaming Proxy SSL/Marketfeed via TCP to connect to Streaming Proxy SASS3/Qform to connect to RTIC RSSL to connect to P2PS server Open Message Model (OMM) to connect to P2PS server RSSL is used to connect to Streaming Proxy via TCP26. Which of the following is NOT a Thomson Reuters Eikon Excel function? (1 point) RHistory RData RtGet RtUpdate 27. Which of the following statements are TRUE in Thomson Reuters Eikon? [Choose 2] (2 points) Thomson Reuters Eikon will close if 24 heartbeats fail to be acknowledged from the Heartbeat service Thomson Reuters Eikon will shut down after running continuously for 8 weeks if client is using Internet Explorer version 8 and “Access data source across domains” is “disable” in the Internet Explorer NFCP_UBMS is a new pseudo RIC in Thomson Reuters Eikon and it is only available with Reuters Datafeed (RDF) version 2.0 or above Thomson Reuters drive allows users to save their work centrally. Currently, workspace, flex sheets and excel files can be save and stored centrally NFCP_UBMS is a new pseudo RIC in Thomson Reuters Eikon providing headlines with links to PNACs that use to retrieve the news stories from News Service Thomson Reuters Eikon CANNOT run continuously for more than 48 hours 28. Which of the following administrative function is NOT available to a Corporate Administrator (CA) in the Administration Services? (1 point) Reset password Setup and manage groups of users Troubleshoot entitlement issues Report on real-time exchange usage Assign an Internal user role to end users View system test results 29. Which of the following is NOT the correct interpretation of the following command line used to install Thomson Reuters Eikon? TRD6_WebS /SILENT=1 /COMMAND=_sso=0 _execute=INSTALL _silentMode=1 _forceInstall=1 (1 point) Single Sign-on is disable Installation is run in silent mode with no screen interaction Pre-requisite errors and alerts are ignored Installation will source software updates from the defaulted Streaming proxy 30. Parameter COMMON.PIXL.CUSTOMERMANAGED.DEFAULT.RFA.P2PSLOADBALANCINGACTIVATED creates random distributors index feature to ensure RFA session on Thomson ReutersEikon works properly. (1 point) True False 31. When connecting Thomson Reuters Eikon Mobile via Blackberry Internet Service (BIS), which of the setting(s) below should be activated (ticked)? [Choose 2] (2 points) Use secure connection Use Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) Use Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) All of the above Which 2 ways can you export data from the Chart app to Excel? a. Select the Chart app then press the 'F10' key and paste the data into Excel b. Right-click on the Chart app and select 'Time Series History' then select 'Export' c. Click the 'Data Window' icon in the app toolbar, select 'Show All' then 'Export' d. Drag and Drop the analysis line to an Excel worksheet e. Right-click on the Chart app and select 'Share' then select 'Export' How can you view the underlying data in the Financial Chart app? a. Click the 'Data table' icon in the chart toolbar b. Right click on the chart and select 'Show Chart Data' c. Click the 'Display More Data' icon on the app toolbar d. Press the 'F10' keyIs the following statement true or false ? It is possible to view the dividend details of a company in the Financial Chart app a. True b. False Which of the following is true regarding the News Discovery app? a. The News Discovery app provides sentiment analysis of Twitter feeds for specific companies, ETFs and commodity contracts b. You can filter by story sentiment, by date and time as well as view news on the companies in your portfolios c. The News Discovery app helps you examine and visualize key economic indicators d. You can screen news articles for industry specific information and highlight relevant information in a color of your choice Which of the following time-series CANNOT be returned for a stock using the RHistory function in Excel? a. Daily close price b. Daily VWAP c. Daily traded volumed. Daily % Weight in Index Is the following statement true or false? Quick Functions (a sub-set of the Analytics Data Cloud functions) allow you to perform computations with Thomson Reuters market data on The Cloud. a. True b. False How can you save your Advanced Research search as the default to open automatically each time you access the tool? a. It is NOT possible to save this type of search as the default b. Right-click in the search results and select 'Set as Default' c. Click the 'gear' icon top-right and select 'Set as Default' d. Click the 'Save' button and select 'Set as Default' Which of the following statements is true regarding the Eikon Search box? a. Autosuggest is available for issuer names but not for codes b. The Search box does NOT allow you to search by TCM (Ticker, Coupon, Maturity)c. It allows you to search using keywords, names, ISINs and other common codes d. You can search for keywords but not for codes Where can you access your saved Layouts? a. My Briefcase b. My Files c. My Apps d. Workspace Menu How can you un-link an app from a group of linked apps? a. Click the 'Link Channel' icon in the app title bar and de-select the appropriate link color b. Right click on the app and select 'Un-Link' c. It is NOT possible to un-link just one of the apps d. Select the app and press the 'Control' and 'L' keys together Which symbol indicates a Layout has been modified but NOT saved? a. Exclamation Mark b. Asterisk c. Question Mark d. HashIs the following statement true or false? The Monitor app allows you to display instruments, multiple portfolios and lists with a selection of fields in a table format. a. True b. False In the News Monitor app how can you access the Headline Highlighter tool? a. Right click in the app and select 'Options' then 'Headline Highlighter' b. Click the 'Menu' icon on the app toolbar and select 'Headline Highlighter' c. From the app click the 'Filters' icon and select 'Headline Highlighter' d. Click the 'Headline Highlighter' icon to the right of the app command line For the News Monitor app which of the following CANNOT be changed in the Settings tab? a. Default app size b. Headline color c. Headline height d. Text sizeUsing the Google Chrome extension how can you search a web page for key words and return a set of relevant links for related Eikon data? a. This is NOT possible to do with the Google Chrome Extension b. Click the Eikon Menu in Chrome and select 'Analyze This' c. Click the Eikon Menu in Chrome and select 'Reuters Breakingviews' d. Right-click in Google Chrome and select 'Thomson Reuters Eikon' and then 'Search' Which 2 ways can you access the News Monitor app? a. Eikon Menu>News & Research b. Type the word 'Monitor' into the Eikon Search box and select the app from Autosuggest c. Press the 'F2' key d. Type the word 'News' into the Eikon Search box and select the app from Autosuggest e. Eikon Menu>Search Tools How can you re-order column headings in the Monitor app? a. Drag & drop the column headingsb. Right-click on a column heading and select 'Move To' c. Right-click in the app and select Column>Add/Remove Columns>More d. Press the 'F6' key and select 'Column' then 'Customize Columns' Is the following statement true or false? It is possible to share your workspace with colleagues. a. True b. False Which of the following statements is false? a. Apps opened via the Eikon menu automatically populate with the Active symbol b. The active symbol is displayed on the Eikon toolbar c. Messenger can be accessed directly from the Eikon toolbar d. On the Eikon toolbar, click the 'star' icon for details on latest upgrades and enhancements You have saved a news story to your case. How can you access this story? a. Press the 'F9' key b. Via the 'My Eikon' button on the Eikon toolbarc. Right-click in a news story and select Options>My Briefcase d. Eikon menu>News & Research>My Briefcase You have created an Advanced Search filter in your News Monitor app. Clicking the 'star' next to your filter changes it to an orange color. What does this indicate? a. The search filter has been applied to all new News Monitor apps b. The search filter has been added to your Briefcase c. The search filter has been added to the 'My apps' menu d. The search filter has been added to your Favorites The Financial Chart app displays the daily price charted over which default time period? a. 1 day b. 1 year c. 1 month d. 6 monthsWhich of the following is true regarding Bilateral Chats in Eikon Messenger? a. Bilateral chatrooms can have participants from up to two firms only. b. Bilateral chatrooms can have participants from up to ten firms only. c. Bilateral chatrooms can have participants from an unlimited number of firms. d. Bilateral chatrooms can have participants from up to four firms only. Which app lets you look at both the news on a list or portfolio and the sentiment of each story? a. Top News b. News Monitor c. News Discovery d. Stocks Buzz Is the following statement true or false regarding the Formula Builder in Excel? In the Instrument(s) box you can search for, and select, instrument lists defined in 'My Portfolios and Lists'a. True b. False Which of the following is NOT a valid way to define instruments in the Formula Builder in Excel? a. Start typing the instrument name and select from Autosuggest b. Click the 'microphone' icon to activate voice recognition c. Click the 'funnel' icon to open the advanced search d. Click the 'grid' icon to specify a cell reference Which of the following is the correct way to remove an Eikon chart from Excel? a. Click on the chart and press the 'Ctrl' and 'X' keys together b. Right-click on the chart and select 'Delete' from the menu c. Switch Excel into Design Mode, select the chart, then press 'Delete' on the keyboard d. Right-click on the chart and select 'Delete' from the Edit sub-menu Which of the following statements is true regarding the Eikon Search box?a. The Search box does NOT allow you to search by TCM (Ticker, Coupon, Maturity) b. You can search for keywords but not for codes c. Autosuggest is available for issuer names but not for codes d. It allows you to search using keywords, names, ISINs and other common codes Which of the following is NOT a valid way to access the Advanced Search? a. In Excel, click 'Search' in the Thomson Reuters menu, then click the 'magnifying glass' icon b. In Excel, enter '=RIC(' in a blank cell to trigger in-cell instrument search, then click the 'magnifying glass' icon c. In Excel, open the Formula Builder, then click the 'funnel' icon d. In the Eikon desktop, type 'advanced search' in the Search box, then select the desired asset type In the Financial Chart app how can you display the Statistics window? a. Select Statistics from the Symbol dropdown menu b. Add Statistics via the Plus button c. Right click in the chart and select 'Statistics' d. Click the 'Statistics' icon from the app toolbarIs the following statement true or false? It is possible to create a price alert directly from the Monitor app. a. True b. False Is the following statement true or false? It is possible to view multiple tables in the Monitor app. a. True b. False Which of the following statements is true? a. Once created it is NOT possible to edit an alert b. Your alert history goes back 24 hours only c. To delete an alert go to the 'Set Preferences' tab in Alert Manager d. It is possible to create a price alert on a portfolio Which of the following statements is false regarding the News Monitor app? a. You can filter the news stories by 'Most Read' b. You can use operators AND, NOT and OR in your news search c. Headlines go back 36 hours onlyd. You can filter a keyword search for headlines as well as the full story