Over the last decade, the amount of data that systems and devices generate has increased significantly. Because of this increase, new technologies, roles, and approaches to working with data are affecting data professionals. Data professionals typically fulfill different roles when managing, using, and controlling data. Jobs related to data are in hot demand right now.
Data with cloud computing combination is one most sought after jobs in market right now. Azure data fundamentals (DP-900) certification provides an entry point for the professionals who are looking various job like Database Administrator, Data Engineer and Data Analyst.
As part DP-900 certification following skills are measured.
Describe core data concepts (15-20%)
Describe how to work with relational data on Azure (25-30%)
Describe relational data workloads
Describe relational Azure data services
Identify basic management tasks for relational data
Describe query techniques for data using SQL language
Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure (25-30%)
Describe non-relational data workloads
Describe non-relational data offerings on Azure
Identify basic management tasks for non-relational data
Describe an analytics workload on Azure (25-30%)
Describe analytics workloads
Describe the components of a modern data warehouse
Describe data ingestion and processing on Azure
Describe data visualization in Microsoft Power BI
I have created 5 practice tests with a total of around 206 questions covering all the aspects mentioned above. These practice tests will help you to be more confident when you take the actual exam.
This exam is intended for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.
Candidates should be familiar with the concepts of relational and non-relational data, and different types of data workloads such as transactional or analytical.
Azure Data Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based certifications like Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate, but it is not a prerequisite for any of them.
