Validates ability to design data models, manage data lifecycles, and ensure data quality.
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Exam Summary
TIME
130
Minutes
TOTAL
65
Questions
PRICE
$150
USD
VALID
3
Years
PASS
720
/1000
Prerequisites (Optional)
Recommended experience before taking this exam
Recommended: 1-2 years of data engineering experience
Exam Domains & Topics
Domain 1
34%
Data Ingestion and Transformation
Design and implement data ingestion solutions
Transform and process data
Orchestrate data pipelines
Domain 2
26%
Data Store Management
Choose appropriate data stores
Understand data cataloging systems
Manage the lifecycle of data stores
Domain 3
22%
Data Operations and Support
Automate data pipeline processes
Analyze data pipeline performance
Maintain and monitor data pipeline systems
Domain 4
18%
Data Security and Governance
Apply authentication and authorization mechanisms
Ensure data encryption and masking
Prepare logs and monitor data pipeline systems
Understand data privacy and governance
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