SAS Tutorial | SAS Certification Exam | 4 Tips for Success

[@patricklewis7981]

Very informative will take all into my practice sessions.

[@tiagolucheissas4169]

The What-IF Programming is a great tip for practicing and learning. Thanks :)

[@SASUsers]

Great, thanks for sharing!

[@tshenoloMashabane]

My friend wrote SAs specialist base he only wrote 19 multiple questions only because he couldn't assigned libname to get access to scenario questions ..his score it is 200 how come he get To much point on multiple choice only and I know she didn't get all the multiple choice questions correct ..I want to ask what is total score on 19 questions of multiple choice questions..if u get all 19 questions correct how much the score for total

[@SASUsers]

We cannot comment on a general question like this. To help maintain any test-taker's privacy, it is not appropriate to discuss a specific score in this KZbin feedback area. In a public forum, we would not discuss your score or your friend's score. Regarding the test questions, some questions might have more weight in the scoring than other questions. If your friend has questions about their score on the exam, they should send mail to [e-mail], so the Global Certification team can answer their specific questions about their exam. The details of the Base Programmer Specialist exam are that: 1) there are 40-45 multiple choice and short-answer questions; 2) passing score is 725 (score range from 200 to 1,000 points). Candidates have 135 minutes to complete the Base Programmer Specialist exam. If you have general questions about how any of the certification exams are scored, you can either send mail to [e-mail] or you can post general questions in the Community Forum that is specifically monitored by the Certification team, here: 2.sas.com/6054ZQgpA . We hope that helps.

[@Allourmanfam]

Hi Mark I am wondering if I should learn big data or system administration? I have worked for a server hosting company and a data protection company

[@SASUsers]

Hi Joe! It may be helpful to review our learning paths, which you can see here: 2.sas.com/6057H8Fob. If you're new to SAS, the Programming 1: Essentials course is a great place to start! Click here to learn more about our recommended first training course, SAS Programming 1: Essentials 2.sas.com/6058H8Foj. It is the entry point to learning SAS programming and is a prerequisite to many other SAS courses. Also, check out our other Getting Started Resources here: 2.sas.com/6059H8Fod. You can also visit 2.sas.com/6050H8Foe to compare programming credentials. Hope that information helps!

[@noogindad]

What about SAS EG? For example, I use the import functionality in SAS EG to import CSV, Excel, and other formats. So is the test based on Base or PC SAS or will I be at a disadvantage using SAS EG? Thanks!

[@SASUsers]

Hi there! The lab environment includes SAS Studio, EG, and SAS Display Manger, and all applications are fully functional, so these import capabilities work. However, the vast majority of the projects require writing SAS code, and there are standard Multiple Choice questions as well that don’t use the lab. Everyone who plans to take the exam should be skilled in all of the topic areas covered on the Exam Content Guide: 2.sas.com/60511spZJ

[@DrBessOfficial]

Thank you Sir!

[@revathysubramani6891]

Is there any option for retest if so how much it cost ???

[@SASUsers]

Thank you for your interest in certification. The exam costs 180.00 each time you take it and you may take it up to five (5) times in a twelve (12) month period.

[@nithinnayak_]

What about SAS onDemand for Academics? Just asking as you only mentioned SAS university edition.

[@SASUsers]

Yes, SAS OnDemand for Academics can also be used to prepare for this exam.

[@samh6182]

I've just sat through this thinking it was about the special air service 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@childsworld4430]

thanks a lot for your help:)

[@SASUsers]

You're welcome!

[@islennynunez4154]

Hi, you have spanish materials?

[@SASUsers]

Islenny, thank you for your inquiry! Are you looking for a specific resource? Please elaborate more on your interest.

[@islennynunez4154]

@@SASUsers One question, is the SAS certification exam only in English?

[@SASUsers]

Islenny, yes, the SAS Certification Exams administered by Pearson Vue are in English. You can see some common Q&A questions about our certification here 2.sas.com/6057HZxlt Good luck!

[@islennynunez4154]

@@SASUsers Gracias compañero, me estoy preparando para entrar al mundo de SAS

[@zoehardee8636]

God bless the great state of North Carolina

[@ngoctruong88]

Is the exam require to turn on Zoom with instructor ?

[@SASUsers]

Thank you for your interest, Ngoc! You can watch a video on Pearson Vue's website on how the set up for taking SAS Certification proctored exams here 2.sas.com/6058GJp5r