topic Re: What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam? in Certifications

What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam?

genz — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:31:08 GMT

Hi Databricks Community,

I am preparing for the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam and had a concern I couldn't find a clear answer to.

What happens if my internet/WiFi connection drops in the middle of the exam? Specifically:

- Does the exam timer keep running during the disconnection?
- Are your already-answered questions saved, or do you risk losing progress?
- Does Examity flag the disconnection as suspicious activity?
- Is there a grace period to reconnect before the session is terminated?
- If the session ends due to a technical issue, can you request a reschedule without penalty?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has faced this situation or knows the official policy. Trying to prepare for the worst-case scenario before exam day.

Re: What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam?

Sumit_7 — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:46:45 GMT

@genz --
~ Timer only counts for continued exam
~ Answers are saved, no loss
~ Not if happens once, when frequent they may ask questions
~ Yes, the LockDown browser check for connection
~ Get a chance to restart again, check with your invigilator

Re: What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam?

genz — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:49:11 GMT

Hi @Sumit_7 ,

Thanks for the reply, but I have already cleared the exam.

Re: What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam?

Sumit_7 — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:51:47 GMT

@genz Great, congrats - then mark it accepted as solution. This will help to close this thread,