Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam FAQs
What is Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam?
The Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification is for people who help others in making business decisions. They do this by understanding the business problem, finding the right data for analysis, and sharing useful insights.
This certification shows that individuals know the basics of Tableau and can actually use it. It’s good for employees, partners, customers, and freelancers working with Tableau products like Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and either Tableau Server or Tableau Online.
What are the Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam prerequisites?
People taking this exam should know how to use Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and either Tableau Server or Tableau Online. They need to be able to:
- Connect to a data source
- Change the data as needed
- Explore and analyze the data
- Create visualizations that give important answers to business questions
- Share content and keep it up to date by putting it on the web through publishing, scheduling, and maintaining.
A Data Analyst usually has at least 6 months of experience with Tableau and its products, which include Tableau Prep, Tableau Desktop, and either Tableau Server or Tableau Online.
If someone has the skills to pass the Tableau Desktop Specialist (TDS) certification exam, they already have a good foundation. The Data Analyst exam builds on that foundation. People won’t be tested on the TDS exam level because it’s assumed they already have the skills covered in that exam.
For how long this Tableau exam is valid?
This certification has a validity of two years.
What is the time duration for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam?
The test is based on Tableau 2022.3, and you have a total of 120 minutes for the exam, which includes 3 minutes for reviewing the NDA and 5 minutes for the tutorial.
What is the exam question format?
The exam consists of two parts: a knowledge-based section with 40-45 items of various types like multiple-choice and multiple-select, and a performance-based section with 8-10 hands-on lab items.
Is there any passing score for the Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam?
The passing score is 750.
How much the exam will cost?
This exam will cost $250.
In how many languages we can give the Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam?
The exam is available in English and Japanese.
What are the things to remeber before taking the exam?
- The Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam is divided into three parts, and each section has a different number of questions.
- In the first section, there are 20-25 knowledge-based questions of various types, but no hands-on tasks are involved.
- The second section focuses on hands-on lab tasks, with 6-10 tasks that assess the candidate’s Tableau skills. It’s recommended to allocate 30-45 minutes for this hands-on lab section.
- The third section is similar to the first, with 20-25 knowledge-based questions but no hands-on lab tasks.
- It’s important to note that once you move on to the next section, you can’t go back to a previous one.
- After completing the exam, candidates will receive an email notification within 48 hours about the availability of their score report. To access the score report, log in to your certification account, click on “Schedule My Exam/Schedule or Manage my exam with Pearson,” then proceed to PEARSON. On your Pearson VUE account dashboard, click on “My Exam History” or “View Exam Results” to download your score report.
- The scoring system involves scaled scores, which are a mathematical conversion of the number of correct answers. This conversion ensures a consistent scale across all exam forms, similar to converting pounds to kilograms where the weight remains constant, only the units change.
- Tableau exam results are reported on a scale from 100 to 1000, indicating overall performance and the pass or fail status. Scaled scoring models are used to standardize scores across different exam forms with varying difficulty levels.
- If a candidate fails the exam, a score report is sent, detailing performance in different categories for each section. This report offers general feedback on exam performance. The exam follows a compensatory scoring model, meaning candidates don’t need to pass individual sections, only the overall exam. Each section has a specific weight, with some sections having more questions than others. While the scoring table provides insights into strengths and weaknesses, it’s essential to interpret section-level feedback cautiously and consider other remediation options before retaking the exam.
What is the Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam course outline?
The area covered in this exam include:
- Connect to and Transform Data
- Explore and Analyze Data
- Create Content
- Publish and Manage Content on Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud
How to register for the exam?
- For registering, on the exam page click on register now, and then it will take you to the Loyalist Exam Services exam.
- There, log in to the exam portal or those who don’t have an account, create a new LES Account, and apply for the exam.
When will I receive my Exam results?
After completing the exam, candidates will submit a workbook for grading. However, they are expected to receive results via email in 4-6 weeks.
How to setup for the online proctoring exam?
Online proctoring allows candidates to take exams anytime, anywhere. So preparing the environment and ensuring internet connection is fast and reliable is vital to ensuring a successful exam experience. This include:
- Connectivity Checker
- Then, the Connection Speed test
- Connecting to proctor
How to improve network connection for the Exam?
- Firstly, use a hardwired connection.
- Secondly, ensure no other devices are using large amounts of bandwidth on the same connection. Thirdly, restart your router.
- Lastly, call your service provider.
