SASInstitute SAS Foundation A00-281

Short on study time for the SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 Accelerated Version exam? Getcertkey condenses your preparation into 99 focused practice questions for the A00-281 exam, so even a packed schedule leaves room for steady, measurable progress.

SASInstitute A00-281 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	SAS Institute
Exam Name:	SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 (Accelerated Version)
Exam Number:	A00-281
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years (typical SAS certification validity)
Available Languages:	English
Exam Duration:	110 minutes
Passing Score:	Approximately 70%
Real Exam Qty:	60-65
Related Certifications:	SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
Exam Format:	Multiple Response, Multiple Choice
Exam Price:	Varies (~USD 180, subject to region)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE (online proctored or test center)
Pre Condition:	Recommended knowledge of SAS Base Programming and clinical data concepts (CDISC SDTM/ADaM experience is beneficial)
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.sas.com/en_us/certification.html

SASInstitute A00-281 Exam Syllabus Topics:

A00-281 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the A00-281 exam lead to?

The A00-281 exam is the official SAS Institute exam behind the SAS Foundation certification, validating the skills measured by the SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 Accelerated Version 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.

How many questions are on the A00-281 exam, and how much time do I get?

The A00-281 exam contains 60-65 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 A00-281 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the A00-281 exam is Approximately 70%, and the official registration fee is Varies (~USD 180, subject to region). 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 99 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 A00-281 exam?

Recommended knowledge of SAS Base Programming and clinical data concepts (CDISC SDTM/ADaM experience is beneficial) 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 A00-281 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free A00-281 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 A00-281 exam?

The SASInstitute SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 Accelerated Version exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Clinical Trial Data Processing
• Clinical Reporting and Analysis
• Clinical Data Standards

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 Accelerated Version Sample Questions:

Question 1

Given the following data set DEMOG:

Which selection below would be considered hard-coding?

A. if site eq 1 then sexcd = 2 ; else if site eq 2 then sexcd = 1 ;
B. if sexcd eq 1 then sex = "Male" ; else if sexcd eq 2 then sex = "Female" ;
C. birthdt = input(dob, mmddyy10.) ;
D. if site eq 1 and sexcd ne 2 then check = 1 ; else if site eq 2 and sexcd ne 1 then check = 2 ;

Question 2

Given the following data set:

Which type of clinical trials data is this?

A. Vital Signs
B. Laboratory
C. Medical History
D. Demographics

Question 3

The following SAS program is submitted.

What result is displayed for the variable COUNT?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 1

Question 4

A subject reports a medication started in March of 2007 but cannot recall the day number. What is the value stored in the SDTM domain CM.CMSTDTC variable?

A. MAR2007
B. 2007 03
C. 2007-03
D. 00MAR2007

Question 5

Given the following data at WORK DEMO:

Which SAS program prints only the first 5 males in this order from the data set?

A. proc sort data=WORK.DEMO out=out;
by sex;
run;
proc print data= out (obs=5);
run;
B. proc print data=WORK.DEMO(where=(sex='M'));
where obs<=5;
run;
C. proc sort data=WORK.DEMO out=out;
by sex descending;
run;
proc print data= out (obs=5);
run;
D. proc print data=WORK.DEMO(obs=5);
where Sex='M';
run;

Solutions: