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SASInstitute A00-278 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SAS Institute |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SAS Visual Analytics 7.5/8.3 Analysis and Design |
| Exam Number: | A00-278 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Short-answer, Interactive questions |
| Passing Score: | 68% (approx.) |
| Exam Price: | $180 USD (exam fee may vary by country) |
| Related Certifications: | SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analytics 7.5/8.3 |
| Exam Duration: | 100 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55–60 |
| Exam Way: | Administered by SAS and Pearson VUE; delivered onsite at testing centers or online via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Experience using SAS Visual Analytics on SAS Viya or SAS 9.4 platforms is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.sas.com/en_gb/certification/credentials/bi-analytics/visual-business-analytics.html |
SASInstitute A00-278 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Analyzing Data | 30–35% | - Interact with objects for analyzing data - Create, modify, and interpret data analysis using report objects - Create, modify, and interpret graph and table objects for analyzing data - Create, modify, and interpret automatic chart objects for analyzing data |
| Building Reports | 45–50% | - Design a report using pages and layouts - Create and modify list tables and crosstabs to build a report - Create and modify graphs to build a report - Add actions, filters, ranks and alerts to reports - Share and print reports - Create and modify controls, containers, and content to build a report |
| Data Sources and Data Items | 20–25% | - Import data into SAS Visual Analytics - Select and work with data sources - Examine, modify, and create data items |
Common Questions About the SASInstitute A00-278 Exam
What is the SASInstitute SAS Visual Analytics 7.5/8.3 Analysis and Design exam all about?
The A00-278 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SASInstitute Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Visual Analytics 7.5/8.3 Analysis and Design credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the SAS Institute certification program. It also connects to SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analytics 7.5/8.3, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the A00-278 exam, and how much time do I get?
The A00-278 exam contains 55–60 questions to be completed within 100 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 A00-278 exam, and what does it cost?
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Are there any prerequisites for the A00-278 exam?
Experience using SAS Visual Analytics on SAS Viya or SAS 9.4 platforms is 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 A00-278 exam?
The SASInstitute SAS Visual Analytics 7.5/8.3 Analysis and Design exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:
- Data Sources and Data Items — 20–25% of the exam
- Analyzing Data — 30–35% of the exam
- Building Reports — 45–50% 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.
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