CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) Practice Exam
CompTIA DataSys+ serves as an entry-level certification in data management, emphasizing the intricacies of data administration and security. The CompTIA DataSys+ exam establishes a standardized set of competencies for effectively managing and securing data assets. It encompasses essential skills required by database administrators to deploy, oversee, and sustain high-availability systems, incorporating scripting and programming fundamentals within a relational database environment, along with adhering to security and business continuity best practices.
Recommended Experience:
- No prerequisites are required, but candidates are advised to have 2-3 years of experience in a database administrator role.
Who should take the exam?
The target audience for the CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) exam is:
- IT Professionals Transitioning to Data Role
- Database Administrators (Junior or Aspiring)
- IT Support Specialists with Data Center Responsibilities
Exam Details
- Exam Code: DS0-001
- Exam Name: CompTIA DataSys+
- Exam Languages: English
- Exam Questions: 90 Questions
- Time: 90 minutes
- Passing Score: 700 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
Course Outline
The Exam covers the given topics -
Domain 1: Understand Database Fundamentals 24%
- Compare and contrast database structure types.
- Given a scenario, develop, modify, and run SQL code.
- Compare and contrast scripting methods and scripting environments.
Domain 2: Learn about Database Deployment 16%
- Compare and contrast aspects of database planning and design.
- Explain database implementation, testing, and deployment phases.
Domain 3: Database Management and Maintenance 25%
- Explain the purpose of monitoring and reporting for database management and performance.
- Explain common database maintenance processes.
- Given a scenario, produce documentation and use relevant tools.
Domain 4: Data and Database Security 23%
- Explain data security concepts.
- Explain the purpose of governance and regulatory compliance.
- Given a scenario, implement policies and best practices related to authentication and authorization.
- Explain the purpose of database infrastructure security.
- Describe types of attacks and their effects on data systems.
Domain 5: Understand Business Continuity 12%
- Explain the importance of disaster recovery and relevant techniques.
- Explain backup and restore best practices and processes.