SASInstitute SAS Institute Systems Certification A00-211

The SASInstitute SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 275 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.

SASInstitute A00-211 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	SAS Institute
Exam Name:	SAS Base Programming for SAS 9
Exam Number:	A00-211
Available Languages:	Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, English
Exam Price:	USD 180
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Exam Format:	Short Answer, Multiple Choice, Interactive Programming Tasks
Related Certifications:	SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
Real Exam Qty:	60
Passing Score:	68%
Certificate Validity Period:	No expiration
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE testing center or Pearson VUE online proctored exam
Pre Condition:	No prerequisite exams required. Practical experience with SAS programming and completion of SAS Programming 1: Essentials course are recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.sas.com/en_us/certification/credentials/foundation-tools/base-programming-specialist.html

SASInstitute A00-211 Exam Syllabus Topics:

A00-211 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the A00-211 exam lead to?

The A00-211 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SAS Institute Systems Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 credential. It sits at the Associate level of the SAS Institute certification program. It also connects to SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the A00-211 exam, and how much time do I get?

The A00-211 exam contains 60 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 A00-211 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the A00-211 exam is 68%, and the official registration fee is USD 180. 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 275 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 A00-211 exam?

No prerequisite exams required. Practical experience with SAS programming and completion of SAS Programming 1: Essentials course are recommended. Requirements can change when SAS Institute revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the A00-211 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free A00-211 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if SASInstitute 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.

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What topics are covered in the A00-211 exam?

The SASInstitute SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Generate Reports and Output
• Manage Data Sets
• Apply SAS Programming Fundamentals

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.

SASInstitute SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 Sample Questions:

Question 1

The following SAS program is submitted:
data work.retail;
cost = '20000';
total= .10* cost
run;
What is the result?

A. The variable TOTAL in the output data set has no value. The program fails to execute due to a syntax error.
B. The value of the variable TOTAL in the output data set is 2000. A note that conversion has taken place is written to the SAS log.
C. The value of the variable TOTAL in the output data set is 2000. No messages are written to the SAS log.
D. The value of the variable TOTAL in the output data set is missing. An error message is written to the SAS log.

Question 2

The SAS data set EMPLOYEE_INFO is listed below:
IDNumber Expenses
2542 100.00
3612 133.15
2198 234.34
2198 111.12
The following SAS program is submitted:
proc sort data = employee_info;
run;
Which one of the following BY statements completes the program and sorts the data sequentially by descending expense values within each descending IDNUMBER value?

A. by IDNumber descending Expenses descending;
B. by descending IDNumber descending Expenses;
C. by descending IDNumber Expenses;
D. by (IDNumber Expenses) descending;

Question 3

The SAS data set WORK.AWARDS is listed below:
fname points
Amy 2
Amy 1
Gerard 3
Wang 3
Wang 1
Wang 2
The following SAS program is submitted:
proc sort data = work.awards;
by descending fname points;
run;
Which one of the following represents how the observations are sorted?

A. Wang 1Wang 2Wang 3Gerard 3Amy 1Amy 2
B. Wang 3Gerard 3Wang 2Amy 2Wang 1Amy 1
C. Wang 3Wang 1Wang 2Gerard 3Amy 2Amy 1
D. Wang 3Wang 2Wang 1Gerard 3Amy 2Amy 1

Question 4

Given the SAS data set QTR 1_REVENUE:
destinationrevenue
YYZ53634
FRA62129
FRA75962
RDU76254
YYZ82174
The following SAS program is submitted:
proc sort data = qtr1_revenue;
by destination descending revenue; run;
What is the first observation in the output data set?

A. destination revenueYYZ 82174
B. destination revenueYYZ 53634
C. destination revenueFRA 75962
D. destination revenueFRA 62129

Question 5

The following SAS program is submitted:

Which statement is true about the output data set?

A. The type of the variable CharEmpid is character.
B. The type of the variable CharEmpid is unknown.
C. The type of the variable CharEmpid is numeric.
D. The program fails to execute due to errors.

Solutions: