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Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Mock Exam & Readiness Assessment
A free 30-question diagnostic for Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate. Answer at your own pace, then review a domain-by-domain readiness signal with fully explained reasoning for every question.
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- 30 Questions
- 27 Single-Answer / 3 Multi-Answer
- 9 Domains
- 60 minutes (~2 minutes per question based on the official exam)
Who This Diagnostic Is For
This assessment is for learners preparing for Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate who want an honest, evidence-based signal of where they stand today. Every question is original CertShield content, technically validated against current official documentation (Live version effective October 30, 2025) and peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication.
What It Measures
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Analyzing Queries | 5 |
| Data Modeling with Databricks SQL | 1 |
| Developing, Sharing, and Maintaining AI/BI Genie spaces | 4 |
| Executing queries using Databricks SQL and Databricks SQL Warehouses | 6 |
| Importing Data | 2 |
| Managing Data | 2 |
| Securing Data | 2 |
| Understanding of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform | 3 |
| Working with Dashboards and Visualizations in Databricks | 5 |
Limitations of this diagnostic: 30 questions cannot cover every exam objective with equal depth. Domains with fewer than three questions are labelled "Limited evidence" in your results and can never cause a readiness downgrade on their own. This is not an official exam, an accredited course, or a pass-rate prediction.
Technically validated: Completed August 24, 2026, against the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam guide (effective October 30, 2025) and current docs. See the assessment methodology for how scoring, confidence and readiness safeguards work.
About the Official Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam
Sourced directly from the official Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Exam Guide — Live version effective October 30, 2025.
- Questions
- 45 scored multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing Score
- Not publicly disclosed by Databricks
- Registration Fee
- $200
- Delivery
- Online-proctored or at a test center
- Validity
- 2 years, with a full retake required to recertify
Official exam domains this diagnostic mirrors:
- Understanding of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
- Managing Data
- Importing Data
- Executing Queries Using Databricks SQL and Databricks SQL Warehouses
- Analyzing Queries
- Working with Dashboards and Visualizations in Databricks
- Developing, Sharing, and Maintaining AI/BI Genie Spaces
- Data Modeling with Databricks SQL
- Securing Data
Who this certification is for:
Databricks' own exam guide describes the ideal candidate as someone who can discover, query, and manage certified datasets in Unity Catalog, import data through multiple methods, and execute and optimize queries for data analysis — expected to complete basic data analytics tasks such as managing data, analyzing data, and building dashboards.
Unscored calibration questions may appear on the real exam; extra time is already factored in to account for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam?
45 scored multiple-choice questions
How long is the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam?
90 minutes
What is the passing score for Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate?
Not publicly disclosed by Databricks
How much does the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam cost?
$200
What topics are covered in the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam?
The exam covers Understanding of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, Managing Data, Importing Data, Executing Queries Using Databricks SQL and Databricks SQL Warehouses, Analyzing Queries, Working with Dashboards and Visualizations in Databricks, Developing, Sharing, and Maintaining AI/BI Genie Spaces, Data Modeling with Databricks SQL, and Securing Data.
Who is the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam for?
Databricks' own exam guide describes the ideal candidate as someone who can discover, query, and manage certified datasets in Unity Catalog, import data through multiple methods, and execute and optimize queries for data analysis — expected to complete basic data analytics tasks such as managing data, analyzing data, and building dashboards.
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