DP-900Practice Exam & Study Guide
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Exam Questions
85
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70%
Passing Score
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Practice Questions
The DP-900 exam validates a candidate's foundational knowledge of data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. It covers the core differences between relational and non-relational data, the basics of data ingestion, processing, and visualization, and the various Azure services used to manage these workloads. This exam is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their understanding of data concepts and Azure data services. It is ideal for beginners, including those in non-technical roles or those transitioning into data engineering and analytics. No formal prerequisites are required, though a basic familiarity with cloud computing is beneficial.
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Master the difference between Structured, Semi-structured, and Unstructured data.
Understand the ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) of relational databases.
Learn the specific use cases for Azure SQL Database versus Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Study the CAP theorem (Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance) as it relates to NoSQL databases.
Identify the primary differences between Azure Cosmos DB APIs (Core SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin, Table).
Differentiate between Batch processing and Stream processing for data ingestion.
Understand the role of Azure Synapse Analytics in unifying data warehousing and big data analytics.
Learn the basics of Azure Databricks and how it leverages Apache Spark.
Explore the core components of Power BI: Power BI Desktop, Service, and Mobile.
Practice mapping specific business scenarios to the correct Azure data service.
Read the questions carefully to identify whether they are asking for a 'relational' or 'non-relational' solution.
Use the process of elimination for multiple-choice questions, especially when comparing similar Azure services.
Manage your time effectively; the exam is relatively short, but some scenario questions require deeper reading.
Pay close attention to keywords like 'schema-on-read' versus 'schema-on-write'.
Ensure your testing environment is quiet and your system requirements are met if taking the exam online.
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