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dbt Labs dbt-Analytics-Engineering Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	dbt Labs
Exam Name:	dbt Analytics Engineering Certification Exam
Exam Number:	dbt-Analytics-Engineering
Passing Score:	80%
Related Certifications:	dbt Analytics Engineering Certification
Exam Format:	Multiple select, Multiple choice
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Price:	USD 200
Available Languages:	English
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	65
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites, but practical experience with dbt and SQL is recommended
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.getdbt.com/certification

dbt Labs dbt-Analytics-Engineering Exam Syllabus Topics:

dbt-Analytics-Engineering Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam lead to?

The dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam is the official dbt Labs exam behind the Analytics Engineers certification, validating the skills measured by the dbt Labs dbt Analytics Engineering Certification credential. It sits at the Intermediate level of the dbt Labs certification program. It also connects to dbt Analytics Engineering Certification, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam, and how much time do I get?

The dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam contains 65 questions to be completed within 120 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 dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam is 80%, and the official registration fee is USD 200. 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 359 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 dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam?

No formal prerequisites, but practical experience with dbt and SQL is recommended Requirements can change when dbt Labs revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

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What topics are covered in the dbt-Analytics-Engineering exam?

The dbt Labs dbt Analytics Engineering Certification exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Testing and Documentation — 20% of the exam
• Models — 25% of the exam
• Data Transformation Techniques — 25% 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.

dbt Labs dbt Analytics Engineering Certification Sample Questions:

Question #1

You assume two columns of type 'numeric' will always align in terms of precision and scale (number of decimal places). What's a key way to design your models and tests to be resilient even if this assumption changes?

A. Always store all numeric values as strings to prevent these issues.
B. Avoid relying on exact equality when comparing values from these columns.
C. Write tests to compare the column metadata rather than their contents.
D. Use explicit casting functions to enforce matching precision during calculations.

Question #2

You need to create a model that combines data from a large fact table with smaller dimension tables. Performance is paramount, and the data in the fact table updates incrementally but frequently. Which materialization strategy is likely to provide the optimal balance of efficiency and freshness?

A. Materialize the fact table as an incremental model and the dimension tables as views.
B. Materialize all tables (fact and dimensions) as tables.
C. Materialize all tables (fact and dimensions) as views.
D. Materialize the fact table as a table and the dimension tables as incremental models.

Question #3

You're onboarding a new dbt project to an existing production database. You find tables that might conflict with naming conventions used by dbt. What's a proactive way to handle this?

A. Update your dbt models to use aliases that avoid the name collisions.
B. Add configuration settings to your database connection profile instructing dbt to use a specific schema prefix.
C. Manually rename the conflicting tables in the database prior to running any dbt jobs.
D. Customize the schema property in your dbt_project.yml to namespace dbt-generated objects.

Question #4

You notice that long descriptions within sources.yml cause formatting issues when viewing the docs, making them hard to read. What strategies could you employ to mitigate this?

A. Use a third-party dbt package that enhances the presentation of source descriptions in documentation.
B. Utilize Markdown within your descriptions to improve readability with headings and line breaks-
C. Split your source description into multiple properties (e.g., description_short and description_long)
D. Enforce a strict character limit on source descriptions-

Question #5

You've added a new exposure to your project, but it doesn't appear in dbt docs. Here's part of your dbt_project.yml:YAML

A. Exposures of type 'notebook' are not automatically detected by dbt docs generate.
B. You haven't run dbt docs serve after making changes to your project file.
C. The maturity property is missing within your exposure's configuration.
D. The owner property is not correctly formatted as an email address.

Solutions: