Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0
Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0
Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0
The Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 certification exam assesses the understanding of the Spark DataFrame API and the ability to apply the Spark DataFrame API to complete basic data manipulation tasks within a Spark session. These tasks include -
- selecting, renaming and manipulating columns;
- filtering, dropping, sorting, and aggregating rows;
- handling missing data;
- combining, reading, writing and partitioning DataFrames with schemas;
- working with UDFs and Spark SQL functions.
Exam Prerequisites
The minimally qualified candidate should:
- have a basic understanding of the Spark architecture, including Adaptive Query Execution
- be able to apply the Spark DataFrame API to complete individual data manipulation task, including:
- selecting, renaming and manipulating columns
- filtering, dropping, sorting, and aggregating rows
- joining, reading, writing and partitioning DataFrames
- working with UDFs and Spark SQL functions
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Exam Format and Information
Exam Name Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 | Exam Code DCDA |
| Exam Duration 120 mins | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Database | Number of Questions 60 Questions |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite NIL | Exam Status Live |
| Exam Language English | Pass Score 70% and above |
Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 FAQs
Can I have a hard-copy of my certificate mailed to me?
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How long do I have to complete each exam?
For each exam, you will have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete 60 multiple choice questions. Our goal is to assess your skills, not your speed.
What is the minimum passing score for certification exams?
Your unrounded score must be 70.00% or better. This translates to correctly answering a minimum of 42 of the 60 questions.
How are exams graded?
Your exam will be graded immediately. You will receive your unofficial score report upon completion of the exam. The exam and proctor records will be sent to Databricks. If awarded, you will receive instructions to access your certificate within one week.
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When do awarded certificates associated with Databricks certification exams expire?
The certificate does not expire but it is tied to a particular Spark version. This naturally obsoletes over time as newer versions of Spark and corresponding exams are released.
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Would it be possible to see the breakdown of sections missed so that I can work on those areas before retaking a Databricks certification exam?
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