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SASInstitute A00-250 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SAS Institute |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SAS Platform Administration for SAS9 |
| Exam Number: | A00-250 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | N/A |
| Exam Duration: | 110 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 180 |
| Passing Score: | 66% (of questions correct) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Related Certifications: | SAS Certified Platform Administrator for SAS 9 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite or online-proctored via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Experience with SAS platform administration recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.sas.com/en_gb/certification/credentials/administration/platform-administrator.html |
SASInstitute A00-250 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Backing Up the SAS Environment | 8% | - Backup and restore SAS environment |
| Administering Users | 22% | - Manage connection profiles and user access |
| Monitoring, Logging and Troubleshooting SAS Servers | 15% | - Monitor SAS servers and logging - Troubleshoot basic SAS server issues |
| Administering Data Access | 20% | - Register and update libraries and tables |
| Managing the SAS Environment | 15% | - Secure a SAS platform configuration - Update SAS software and manage metadata server |
| Managing Metadata Authorizations | 20% | - Manage metadata authorizations and permissions |
A00-250 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the A00-250 exam lead to?
The A00-250 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SAS Institute Systems Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Platform Administration for SAS9 credential. It sits at the Intermediate level of the SAS Institute certification program. It also connects to SAS Certified Platform Administrator for SAS 9, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the A00-250 exam, and how much time do I get?
The A00-250 exam contains 65 questions to be completed within 110 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 A00-250 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the A00-250 exam is 66% (of questions correct), 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 65 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 A00-250 exam?
Experience with SAS platform administration 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.
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What topics are covered in the A00-250 exam?
The SASInstitute SAS Platform Administration for SAS9 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Managing Metadata Authorizations — 20% of the exam
- Administering Data Access — 20% of the exam
- Managing the SAS Environment — 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.
SASInstitute SAS Platform Administration for SAS9 Sample Questions:
Question 1
An identity hierarchy specifies a list of identities and the order of precedence of those identities.
Which listing of identities is ranked from highest priority to lowest priority?
A. User, SASUSERS, PUBLIC,directgroup, indirect group
B. User, direct group, indirect group, SASUSERS, PUBLIC
C. direct group, indirect group, User, PUBLIC, SASUSERS
D. SASUSERS, PUBLIC, User, direct group, indirect group
Question 2
Metadata repositories are a collection of files in a physical folder. In what format are the files stored?
A. SAS data sets
B. SAS metadata sets
C. XML
D. SGML
Question 3
Identify the object type that can be promoted.
A. roles
B. ACT's
C. libraries
D. users
Question 4
What is the correct order in which to start up the SAS servers and spawners?
A. Metadata server, batch server, objectspawner, OLAP server, pooled workspace server, stored process server, workspace server
B. Metadata server, objectspawner, OLAP server
C. Workspace server, stored process server, pooled workspace server, OLAP server, objectspawner, metadata server, batch server
D. Batch server, metadata server, objectspawner, OLAP server, pooled workspace server, stored process server, workspace server
Question 5
A platform administrator needs to register OLAP cubes. What permission levels are required for this task?
A. CM for the target folder andWMMfor the OLAP schema.
B. WM for the OLAP schema and WMM for the target folder.
C. WM for the target folder and WMM for the OLAP schema.
D. WM for the OLAP schema and RMLE for the target folder.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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