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| Certification Vendor: | Qlik |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification Exam - February 2021 Release |
| Exam Number: | QSDA2021 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | Qlik Sense Business Analyst Qlik Sense System Administrator |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple-choice, Multiple-response |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Qlik Help Documentation Qlik Sense Data Architect Training |
| Exam Registration: | Qlik Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Qlik QSDA2021 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Hands-on experience building Qlik Sense applications and data models; no mandatory prerequisite exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.qlik.com/us/services/training/certifications-and-qualifications |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Design Data Models | 30% | - Establish relationships and keys - Plan for scalability and performance - Design normalized and denormalized structures - Apply Qlik associative engine principles |
| Validate and Secure Data | 20% | - Verify data accuracy and completeness - Handle null values and exceptions - Implement security rules and section access - Test and document the data model |
| Identify Model Requirements | 10% | - Define data granularity and aggregation levels - Determine business requirements and metrics - Identify security and access requirements |
| Build Data Models | 40% | - Optimize data load and model performance - Create data connections and load scripts - Perform data transformation and cleansing - Implement scripting best practices |
The QSDA2021 exam, officially titled Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification Exam - February 2021 Release, is the qualifying exam for the Qlik Sense Data Architect certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Qlik career path. It also connects to Qlik Sense Business Analyst, Qlik Sense System Administrator, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The QSDA2021 exam gives you 50 questions to complete within 120 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification Exam - February 2021 Release is 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended: Hands-on experience building Qlik Sense applications and data models; no mandatory prerequisite exam. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the QSDA2021 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Qlik recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification Exam - February 2021 Release:
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The current Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification Exam - February 2021 Release syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Question 1
A data architect needs to build an Order Fulfillment app. The business requires front-end performance is optimized.
The OrderDate and ShipmentDate are located in different tables.
The user needs to identify the data type and must be able to:
* Show trends for orders and shipments
* Use a single filter for both date fields
* Analyze data over fiscal periods
Which steps should the data architect take to build the data model?
A. 1. Load the Shipments and Orders table via the data manager
2. Create a single filter using fields from the Orders table
B. 1. Create a link table with master calendar fields
2. Create a single filter using fields from the master calendar
C. 1. Create a master calendar and join into the Shipments and Orders table
2. Create a single filter using fields from the Shipments table
D. 1. Create a master calendar table as a data island
2. Create a single filter using fields from the master calendar
Question 2
A data architect needs to load data from two different databases Additional data will be added from a folder that contains QVDs. text files, and Excel files.
What is the minimum number of data connections required?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. Four
Question 3
Refer to the exhibits.
While debugging an app, a developer loads data from an application layer QVD file.
In the process of separating a concatenated key into two parts, some split results are missing data What should the data architect do?
1. Utilize a combination of LEFT(), MID(), and RIGHT() functions to capture the key components
2. In the SUBFIELD function, replace the '_' with a '|' or '_' character.
While debugging an app, a developer loads data from an application layer QVD file.
In the process of separating a concatenated key into two parts, some split results are missing data What should the data architect do?
A. In the SUBFIELD function, replace the '- with a '|' or '-' character
B. Wrap an IF() function around the SUBFIELDQ functions to check and adapt to null values character
C. Wrap an IF() function around the SUBFIELD() functions to check and adapt to null values
D. Instruct the developer of the QVD file to correct the generation of the ConcatKeyAlpha field
E. Utilize a combination of LEFT(), MID(), and RIGHTO functions to capture the key components
F. Instruct the developer of the QVD file to correct the generation of the ConcatKeyAlpha field
Question 4
A data architect needs to efficiently prepare a data model for a meeting in an hour.
The data source to be used contains five date fields The app needs to display sales trends and compare the current year to date (CYTD) to last year to date (LYTD) The app is NOT going to be published It will only be used for this meeting and a single user's ad-hoc analysis.
What should the data architect do to meet these requirements?
A. Create five master calendars
B. Use the data manager
C. Create a canonical calendar
D. Load a calendar island
Question 5
A data architect wants to combine data on present and historic sales performance. The historic data is stored in a de-normalized archive, and the present data is maintained in a database. The output must be contained in a single table.
Which script should the data architect use?
A)
B)
C)
D)
A. Option D
B. Option C
C. Option A
D. Option B
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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