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Tableau Desktop-Certified-Associate Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Tableau (Salesforce) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Tableau Desktop Certified Associate Exam |
| Exam Number: | Desktop-Certified-Associate |
| Available Languages: | German, International Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, French, English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 36 |
| Related Certifications: | Tableau Desktop Specialist Tableau Server Certified Associate Tableau Certified Data Analyst |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Hands-on performance-based, True/False, Multiple choice |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Tableau Desktop I: Fundamentals Tableau Desktop II: Intermediate Official Exam Prep Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Official Tableau Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or on-site at Pearson VUE centers; delivered in Windows virtual environment with Tableau Desktop |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 5+ months of hands-on Tableau Desktop experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification/desktop-certified-associate |
Tableau Desktop-Certified-Associate Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Dashboards | 13% | - Design interactive dashboards - Formatting and layout best practices - Actions and filters across sheets - Publish and share workbooks |
| Topic 2: Analytics | 15% | - Reference lines, bands, and distributions - Forecasting and trend lines - Clustering and statistical tools |
| Topic 3: Field & Chart Types | 15% | - Apply appropriate visualization types - Create standard and advanced chart types - Discrete vs continuous fields |
| Topic 4: Mapping | 12% | - Custom geocoding and map layers - Geographic roles and hierarchy - Format and customize map views |
| Topic 5: Organizing & Simplifying Data | 10% | - Filtering, sorting, and grouping data - Create hierarchies, sets, and bins - Manage dimensions and measures |
| Topic 6: Calculations | 18% | - Table calculations - Level of Detail (LOD) expressions - Parameters and conditional logic - String, date, and numeric calculations |
| Topic 7: Data Connections | 17% | - Use Data Interpreter and pivot/union features - Joins, unions, blends, and data preparation - Connect to various data source types - Live vs extract connections |
Your Desktop-Certified-Associate Exam Questions, Answered
What is the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam all about?
The Tableau Desktop Certified Associate exam (code: Desktop-Certified-Associate) is the official Tableau exam that leads to the Tableau Desktop Certified Associate certification. It sits at the Associate level of the Tableau certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Tableau Desktop Specialist, Tableau Certified Data Analyst, Tableau Server Certified Associate. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Tableau itself, which is why the Desktop-Certified-Associate credential keeps showing up in job postings.
How many questions are in the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam, and how long does it take?
The Tableau Desktop Certified Associate exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 36. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.
What score do I need to pass the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam, and how much does it cost?
The passing score for the Tableau Desktop Certified Associate exam is 75%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 75%.
Are there any prerequisites for the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam?
According to Tableau, the following applies: No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 5+ months of hands-on Tableau Desktop experience. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification/desktop-certified-associate before you register.
How do I register for the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam?
You can book your Tableau Desktop Certified Associate exam through the official channels below:
Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online proctored or on-site at Pearson VUE centers; delivered in Windows virtual environment with Tableau Desktop.
What official training does Tableau recommend for the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam?
Tableau lists the following training options for Tableau Desktop Certified Associate candidates:
Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 110 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.
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What topics are covered in the Desktop-Certified-Associate exam?
The official Tableau Desktop Certified Associate syllabus is organized into 7 main domains. The first three are Data Connections (17%), Field & Chart Types (15%), and Mapping (12%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.
Tableau Desktop Certified Associate Sample Questions:
Question 1
Tableau automatically associates continuous fields with categorical palettes.
A. True
B. False
Question 2
Connect to the "Kiva Loans - India" data source, create a chart using the continuous disbursed month (Disbursed Time field) and sum of the loan amount, exclude the null values. What is the skewness of this chart?
A. .51
B. .48
C. .42
D. .55
Question 3
Connect to the "Global Superstore" data source and create a view to show only those orders which were returned. What is the unique number of orders returned in the North Africa region in the office supplies category? Consider only those orders which were shipped using Standard Class ship mode.
A. 12
B. 14
C. 10
D. 16
Question 4
Select the correct options that allow you to ensure that your Phone layout automatically reflects changes to the Default dashboard?
A. All of the above
B. Click the 3 dots on right of your phone layout option and select Optimize Layout
C. Click the 3 dots on right of your phone layout option and select Auto-Generate Layout
D. Click the open lock icon on right of your phone layout option
Question 5
Connect to the "Global Superstore" data source and use the Orders table. Find out the group of states(in the US) having the highest sales in 2013?
A. Texas, New Mexico, Colorado
B. New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
C. California, Idaho, Nevada
D. North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C,D | Question 5 Answer: C |
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