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Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate Mock Exam & Readiness Assessment
A free 30-question diagnostic for Databricks Certified Machine Learning 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
- 26 Single-Answer / 4 Multi-Answer
- 4 Domains
- 55 minutes (~2 minutes per question based on the official exam)
Who This Diagnostic Is For
This assessment is for learners preparing for Databricks Certified Machine Learning 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 March 1, 2025) and peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication.
What It Measures
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Data Processing | 6 |
| Databricks Machine Learning | 11 |
| Model Deployment | 4 |
| Model Development | 9 |
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 20, 2026, against the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam guide (live version effective March 1, 2025) and current Databricks product documentation. See the assessment methodology for how scoring, confidence and readiness safeguards work.
About the Official Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate Exam
Sourced directly from the official Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate Exam Guide — Live version effective March 1, 2025.
- Questions
- 48 scored multiple-choice or multiple-selection questions
- Time Limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing Score
- Not publicly disclosed by Databricks
- Registration Fee
- $200
- Delivery
- Online-proctored
- Validity
- 2 years, with a full retake required to recertify
Official exam domains this diagnostic mirrors:
- Databricks Machine Learning
- Data Processing
- Model Development
- Model Deployment
Who this certification is for:
Databricks' own exam guide describes the ideal candidate as someone who can use Databricks to perform basic machine learning tasks — understanding AutoML, Unity Catalog, and core MLflow features, exploring data and performing feature engineering, and training, tuning, evaluating, and deploying models.
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 Machine Learning Associate exam?
48 scored multiple-choice or multiple-selection questions
How long is the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam?
90 minutes
What is the passing score for Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate?
Not publicly disclosed by Databricks
How much does the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam cost?
$200
What topics are covered in the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam?
The exam covers Databricks Machine Learning, Data Processing, Model Development, and Model Deployment.
Who is the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam for?
Databricks' own exam guide describes the ideal candidate as someone who can use Databricks to perform basic machine learning tasks — understanding AutoML, Unity Catalog, and core MLflow features, exploring data and performing feature engineering, and training, tuning, evaluating, and deploying models.
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