SASInstitute SAS Foundation A00-280

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SASInstitute A00-280 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	SAS Institute
Exam Name:	SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 (A00-280)
Exam Number:	A00-280
Exam Format:	Multiple Response, Multiple Choice
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
Recommended Training:	SAS Training Courses
Exam Registration:	SAS Certification Registration
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or test center delivery depending on region
Pre Condition:	Basic knowledge of SAS programming is recommended; familiarity with clinical trial data concepts is strongly advised.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.sas.com/en_us/certification.html

SASInstitute A00-280 Exam Syllabus Topics:

A00-280 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the A00-280 exam lead to?

The A00-280 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using 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, SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

Are there any prerequisites for the A00-280 exam?

Basic knowledge of SAS programming is recommended; familiarity with clinical trial data concepts is strongly advised. 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 A00-280 exam?

You can book the SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 exam through the official registration channels below:

• SAS Certification Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or test center delivery depending on region. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the A00-280 exam?

SAS Institute recommends the following training resources for the SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 exam:

• SAS Training Courses

Official courses build the foundation; the 99 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

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What topics are covered in the A00-280 exam?

The SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:

• Clinical Trials Data Programming Fundamentals
• Data Management and Transformation
• Reporting and Output Generation

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 Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 Sample Questions:

Question 1

The following SAS program is submitted:
%let Av=age; %macro LABD(Av=weight); %let Av=gend; %mend; %LABD(Av=height) %put Av is &Av;
What will be written to the SAS log?

A. Av is weight
B. Av is gend
C. Av is height
D. Av is age

Question 2

Which statement will create a report footnote that identifies the date and time that the SAS program was executed?

A. footnote1 "Created on &sysdate9 &systime";
B. footnote1 = "Created on &sysdate9 &systime";
C. footnote1 'Created on &sysdate9 &systime';
D. footnote1 = 'Created on &sysdate9 &systime';

Question 3

The following SAS program is submitted:
proc sort data=SASUSER.VISIT out=PSORT; by code descending date cost;
run; Which statement is true regarding the submitted program?

A. The descending option applies to the variable CODE.
B. The variable CODE is sorted by ascending order.
C. The PSORT data set is stored in the SASUSER library.
D. The descending option applies to the DATE and COST variables.

Question 4

Review the following procedure format:

What is the required type of data for the variable in this procedure?

A. Character
B. Categorical
C. Treatment
D. Continuous

Question 5

Which name is a valid SAS V5 variable name?

A. _AESTDTC
B. AE-STDTC
C. AE_START_DTC
D. AESTARTDTC

Solutions: