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DAMA DMF-1220 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | DAMA International |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Data Management Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | DMF-1220 |
| Exam Price: | $250 - $300 USD (member discount available) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Multiple-response |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 60% (Associate), 70% (Practitioner), 80% (Master) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Related Certifications: | CDMP Master CDMP Practitioner |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | DAMA-DMBOK 2nd Edition DAMA Registered Education Providers |
| Exam Registration: | Official Registration Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic IT/data knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://dama.org/certification/exam-information-and-pricing/ |
DAMA DMF-1220 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Data Architecture | 12% | - Architecture components and layers - Enterprise data architecture - Data modeling and design |
| Reference and Master Data | 5% | - Management processes - Definitions and purpose |
| Data Governance | 15% | - Governance framework and policies - Compliance and ethics - Data stewardship |
| Data Security | 10% | - Security principles - Access control - Privacy and protection |
| Data Management Concepts | 10% | - Definitions and principles - Data management roles and responsibilities - DAMA-DMBOK framework |
| Metadata Management | 8% | - Types of metadata - Metadata repositories - Metadata lifecycle |
| Data Storage and Operations | 8% | - Database operations - Storage technologies - Data lifecycle management |
| Data Modeling and Design | 10% | - Conceptual, logical, physical models - Modeling standards and methods |
| Data Integration and Interoperability | 10% | - Integration patterns - ETL and ELT processes - Data exchange standards |
| Data Quality | 12% | - Data cleansing - Assessment and improvement - Quality dimensions |
DMF-1220 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the DMF-1220 exam lead to?
The DMF-1220 exam is the official DAMA International exam behind the CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification, validating the skills measured by the DAMA Data Management Fundamentals credential. It sits at the Associate / Foundational level of the DAMA International certification program. It also connects to CDMP Practitioner, CDMP Master, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the DMF-1220 exam, and how much time do I get?
The DMF-1220 exam contains 100 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the DMF-1220 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the DMF-1220 exam is 60% (Associate), 70% (Practitioner), 80% (Master), and the official registration fee is $250 - $300 USD (member discount available). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 750 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the DMF-1220 exam?
No mandatory prerequisites; basic IT/data knowledge recommended Requirements can change when DAMA International revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the DMF-1220 exam?
You can book the DAMA Data Management Fundamentals exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing center. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the DMF-1220 exam?
DAMA International recommends the following training resources for the DAMA Data Management Fundamentals exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 750 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the DMF-1220 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free DMF-1220 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if DAMA revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the DMF-1220 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every DAMA Data Management Fundamentals purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the DMF-1220 exam?
The DAMA Data Management Fundamentals exam blueprint is organized into 10 domains. The first three are:
- Data Integration and Interoperability — 10% of the exam
- Data Architecture — 12% of the exam
- Data Governance — 15% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
DAMA Data Management Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Question 1
Modeling Bid data is a non-technical challenge but critical if an organization that want to describe and govern its data.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Question 2
Reference and Master Data Management follow these guiding principles:
A. Stewardship
B. Authority
C. Exclusivity
D. Ownership
E. Inclusivity
F. Quality
Question 3
Please select correct term for the following sentence: Any collection of stored data regardless of structure or content. Some large databases refer to instances and schema.
A. Instance
B. Node
C. Database
D. Schema
Question 4
As an often-overlooked aspects of basic data movement architecture, Process controls include:
A. Exception logs
B. Consistency logging
C. Exception logs
D. Alerts
E. Database activity logs
F. All of the above
Question 5
The Data Warehouse has a set of storage areas, including:
A. Kubernetes
B. Data marts
C. Staging areas
D. Cubes
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: A,B,D,F | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: A,C,D,E | Question 5 Answer: B,C,D |
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