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Databricks · DB-DAA · Associate

Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate

Validates skills in data analysis using Databricks SQL, dashboards, AI/BI Genie, and Unity Catalog data management. 45+ AI-generated practice questions with explanations. Free trial, pass guarantee.

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45 Questions
90min Time Limit
70/ 100 Pass Score
$200 Exam Fee

Overview

About the exam

The Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam tests your ability to work with data using Databricks SQL and related tools. It covers querying and analyzing data, building dashboards and visualizations, using AI/BI Genie spaces for natural language exploration, and managing data through Unity Catalog. The exam targets analysts who use Databricks SQL as their primary analysis tool.

Exam Domains

What's on the exam

The exam consists of 45 scored multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. No test aids are allowed. Unscored pilot questions may appear. Available online or at a test center. Databricks does not publish an official passing score. The displayed score is a conservative estimate based on industry standards.

Databricks Data Intelligence Platform 11%

Platform architecture, workspace navigation, compute resources, and understanding Databricks SQL warehouses.

Managing Data 8%

Data discovery with Unity Catalog, querying datasets, data cleaning, and managing certified datasets.

Importing Data 5%

Data import methods including UI uploads, S3 ingestion, Delta Sharing, API intake, Auto Loader, and Marketplace.

Executing Queries 20%

SQL querying with Databricks SQL and SQL Warehouses, creating views, aggregate operations, joins, filtering, sorting, and Liquid clustering.

Analyzing Queries 15%

Query analysis using auditing, history, logs, execution plans, and query optimization techniques.

Dashboards and Visualizations 16%

Creating and sharing dashboards, building visualizations, chart types, formatting, and interactive dashboard features.

AI/BI Genie Spaces 12%

Developing, sharing, and maintaining AI/BI Genie spaces for natural language data exploration within Databricks.

Data Modeling with Databricks SQL 5%

Data modeling concepts, star schema, dimensional modeling, and SQL-based data modeling on Databricks.

Securing Data 8%

Data access controls, best practices for data storage and management, and Unity Catalog security features.

Format

What to expect

multiple choice
100%

Watch out

Where candidates struggle

The Executing Queries section (20%) is the largest and requires strong Databricks SQL skills, not just standard SQL. Know the differences between Databricks SQL warehouses and general clusters. AI/BI Genie Spaces (12%) is a newer feature that many candidates underestimate. Understand how to set up, share, and maintain Genie spaces. The Importing Data section is small but tests specific Databricks import methods like Auto Loader and Delta Sharing.

Details

Exam logistics

Registration fee is $200 USD. Available in English, Japanese, Portuguese (BR), and Korean. No prerequisites required. 6+ months Databricks SQL experience recommended. Certification is valid for 2 years.

Delivery Online proctored or test center
Retake policy No mandatory waiting period. Retake fee applies.
Validity 2 years
Career outcomes Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Analytics Engineer, Databricks SQL Developer
Renewal Recertification required every 2 years by taking the current exam version.
Study time ~60 hours
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