SASInstitute SAS Institute Systems Certification A00-212

Booking the A00-212 exam is an investment, and a failed attempt means paying the registration fee all over again. With 185 practice questions from Getcertkey, you walk into the SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 exam knowing exactly where you stand.

SASInstitute A00-212 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	SAS Institute
Exam Name:	SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9
Exam Number:	A00-212
Exam Format:	Short Answer, Multiple Choice
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Duration:	120 - 135
Exam Price:	$180 USD
Related Certifications:	SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
Passing Score:	65%
Real Exam Qty:	60 - 70
Available Languages:	Czech, Portuguese, German, Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Italian, Slovak, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, English (US/UK), Japanese, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Korean
Recommended Training:	SAS Advanced Programming Course SAS Official Exam Content Guide
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE Registration SAS Certification Portal
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based testing (on-site at Pearson VUE centers or remote proctored)
Pre Condition:	Hold current SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.sas.com/en_us/certification/credentials/foundation-tools/advanced-programmer.html

SASInstitute A00-212 Exam Syllabus Topics:

A00-212 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the A00-212 exam lead to?

The A00-212 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 credential. It sits at the Professional 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 A00-212 exam, and how much time do I get?

The A00-212 exam contains 60 - 70 questions to be completed within 120 - 135. 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 A00-212 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the A00-212 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is $180 USD. 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 185 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 A00-212 exam?

Hold current SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential Requirements can change when SAS Institute revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the A00-212 exam?

You can book the SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 exam through the official registration channels below:

• SAS Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Computer-based testing (on-site at Pearson VUE centers or remote proctored). Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the A00-212 exam?

SAS Institute recommends the following training resources for the SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 exam:

• SAS Advanced Programming Course
• SAS Official Exam Content Guide

Official courses build the foundation; the 185 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the A00-212 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free A00-212 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.

What if I fail the A00-212 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 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 A00-212 exam?

The SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:

• Advanced Programming Techniques — 30% of the exam
• Accessing Data Using SQL — 35% of the exam
• Macro Processing — 35% 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.

SASInstitute SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS 9 Sample Questions:

Question 1

The following SAS program is submitted:
data temp:
array points { 2,3 } (10,15,20,25,30,35);
run;
What impact does the ARRAY statement have in the program Data vector (PDV)?

A. The variables named POINTS10, POINTS15,POINTS20,POINTS25,POINTS30,
POINTS35 are created in the PDV
B. The variables named POINTS1, POINTS2, POINTS4, POINTS5, POINTS6 are created in the PDV
C. No variables are created in the PDV
D. The variables named POINTS11, POINTS12, POINTS13, POINTS21, POINTS22,
POINTS23 are created in the PDV

Question 2

Which one of the following SAS programs displays the descriptor portion of each data set stored in the SASUSER
library?

A. proc datasets lib = sasuser;
contents data = _all_;
quit;
B. proc datasets lib = sasuser.all;
quit;
C. proc datasets lib = sasuser;
contents data = all;
quit;
D. proc datasets lib = sasuser._all_;
quit;

Question 3

Given the following SAS data set ONE:
ONE
NUM VAR
1 A
2 B
3 C
Which one of the following SQL programs deletes the SAS data set ONE?

A. proc sql;
drop table one;
quit;
B. proc sql;
alter table one
drop num, var;
quit;
C. proc sql;
delete from one;
quit;
D. proc sql;
delete table one;
quit;

Question 4

The SAS set WORK CHECK has an index on the variable Code and the following SAS program is submitted.
proc sort data=WORK.CHECK;
by Code;
run;
What describes the result of submitting SAS program?

A. The index on the Code unaffected
B. The sort does not execute
C. The index on Code is updates
D. The index on Code is deleted

Question 5

The SAS data set ONE contains the variables X,Y,Z and W.
The following SAS program is submitted:
Proc transpose data =one
Out=trans
Name=new;
By x;
var y;
run;
What are the names of all of the columns created by the TRANSPOSE procedure?

A. new, Y and COL1 only
B. new, X,Y and _COL1_
C. new, X and Y only
D. new, X and COL1 only

Solutions: