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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Suspended Exam? Don't worry! Our support team can help!

Taking exams is so stressful already, and if your exam gets suspended it is extra stressful. Don't worry! Our support team is awesome and will help you get back on track. The most important step is to file a ticket in our Help Center. Be sure to inc...

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deepanshu001
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Hello @Cert-Team @cert-ops @Advika,I was facing technical issues during my Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification Exam, so I reached out to the support team for help. The support team kindly rescheduled my exam, and I was able to start it a...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Trouble Launching your Certification Exam? Read this now!

Hey there, test-takers! We know that launching your certification exam can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you encounter technical issues. But don't worry, Kryterion is available to help you!If you experience technical difficulties during set-...

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WiliamRosa
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Tks for sharing!

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Our new Databricks Certification FAQ is live!

Looking to get Databricks Certified, but have lots of questions? Our new FAQ can help! The FAQ is broken down into sections for easy access to help you get what you need quickly. Whether you need to know about the online testing requirements or what ...

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Cert-Team
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Hi, please create an account here: https://www.webassessor.com/databricksOnce you create an account, you will be able to register for an exam.for faster response to inquiries, please file a ticket with our support team @Cert-TeamOPS FYI

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the chances of your exam getting suspended - Tip #3

Being mindful of your behavior while taking an online proctored exam is another thing you can do to avoid an exam suspension. Here are some behavior tips to make your testing experience smoother: Take your exam in a private, quiet room with the door ...

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Cert-Team
Databricks Employee
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@rswarnkar5 Just FYI - We added the test center option almost a year ago.

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the chances of your exam getting suspended - Tip #2

Preparing your testing room is one of the things you can do to avoid an exam suspension. If the proctoring system detects repetitive eye movements, talking, or motion away from the camera, it could flag the need for a room pan. Don’t stress! If you p...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the risk of your exam getting suspended - Tip #1

The number one cause of exam suspensions is loss of video feed. This is often because your computer is not set up right for taking an online proctored exam. Before launching an exam, make sure the computer you are using meets the technical requiremen...

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ava951rob
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Hello,That's a great tip! Losing video feed sounds like a major headache. I'll definitely run the Kryterion System Check a few days before my online proctored exam to make sure my setup is good to go.

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Cert-Bricks
by Databricks Employee
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Why is exam security important?

Databricks Certification asks our exam takers to prep and act a certain way before and during remote-proctored exams. In many ways, it can seem strange what we ask of people. For example, we ask them to remove phones from their desks, to not read que...

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deepee
by New Contributor
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Databricks Professional Exam got suspended

I am writing regarding the suspension of my Databricks Professional Exam on 6.7.2025 due to suspected behavior flagged by my proctor. During the session, the proctor requested a full room scan, which I complied with, and everything was confirmed to b...

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cert-ops
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Hello @deepee,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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RiTy19
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Concern Regarding Number of Questions in the Exam:Got 65 questions

Today I sit for the exam and noticed that, although the exam guidelines stated that there would be 60 questions to be completed in 120 minutes, I was presented with 65 questions. As all of them were technical and required careful attention, the unexp...

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sridharplv
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Hi @RiTy19 , Databricks certification exams often include unscored (pilot) questions for research and validation purposes. These are not counted toward your final score, but they are presented just like scored questions — and you aren’t told which on...

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sohailanwarr
by New Contributor II
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Wrong selection of exam-Change of Certification Exam From Databricks Generative AI to Data Engineer

Hi Databricks Team, I have registered for the certification exam on 20th February at 10.30 IST Unfortunately, I realized lately that I opted out Generative AI examination instead of the Data Engineer Associate Exam as web assessor site took a long ti...

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bhaweshgupta
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I had a similar issue already raised a ticket Unique TicketId: [ref:!00D610JGc4.!500Vp0TSBCo:ref]was this issue resolved for you @sohailanwarr ? and how much time it will take

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Nidhigarg
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Resolved! Databricks exam got suspended

Hi Team,My Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate (Version 2) exam got suspended on 30th July and it is in progress state.I was there continuously in front of the camera and suddenly the alert appeared, and support person asked me to show the f...

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Bhuvana_ilango
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Hi Team, My Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam got suspended on 3rd July and it is in progress state. I was there continuously in front of the camera and suddenly the alert appeared, and support person asked me to show the full table a...

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Exam_suspension
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Exam got suspended suddenly

My Databricks certification exam was suddenly suspended during my recent attempt. I want to clarify that I did not engage in any malpractice or behavior that would violate the exam rules. I was taking the exam in the correct environment, as specified...

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TheOC
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Hey @Exam_suspension I’d also recommend taking a look at this thread:https://community.databricks.com/t5/certifications/suspended-exam-don-t-worry-our-support-team-can-help/td-p/44469 Good luck with your exam!

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Dataflake
by Contributor
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Any good tips to pass the test for Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate

Hi Community,I am planing to take the test this summer. Any good tips and/or practice exams for the test I could take for the preparation?Much appreciated!    

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Dataflake , The most effective way to prepare for a Databricks certification exam is by thoroughly reviewing the official exam guide, which includes detailed information about the exam structure as well as sample questions. You can find the gu...

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Jagadeeshbolt
by New Contributor
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Databricks exam suspended, require support for the same

Hi team, I had taken Databricks Data Engineer Associate Exam on 29-06-2025 at 6:00 AM. I started with the exam but in the middle of the exam, it asked me to show my room and also capture 3 side of walls in my room. After taking the video of this, I w...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Jagadeeshbolt, Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community. Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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GarimaVats1406
by New Contributor II
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Test got Suspended.

Hello team,I faced multiple pauses while attempting my certification exam. The exam got pauses twice where I showed my desk & entire room. My exam got suspended eventually. I was not involved in any unfair means & i was already 40mins into the test.I...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @GarimaVats1406, We are sorry to hear that your exam was suspended. Please file a ticket with our support team and allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via co...

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sunnyj
by New Contributor III
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DLT Pipeline Setup: What Must Be Specified ?

Hi all,I'm preparing for the Databricks Data Engineer Associate exam and came across this question:Which of the following must be specified when creating a new Delta Live Tables pipeline?A. A key-value pair configurationB. At least one notebook libra...

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tootru2breal
New Contributor II
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Actually, the correct answer would be D. This is often mistakened. You need to identify a target database (default schema to be read/written/published to) in order to create the pipeline. Databricks will create a blank notebook for you that you will ...

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askumbhar2001
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My Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam was suspended.

On July 27, 2025, I was taking the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate online exam. I had answered all 30 questions and was in the process of reviewing my answers when the page unexpectedly redirected.Shortly after, a chat window appeared wh...

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sridharplv
Valued Contributor II
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please raise ticket at https://help.databricks.com/s/contact-us?ReqType=training @askumbhar2001 

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aswinkks
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Can we skip Association Exam Certificate for Professional Exam

Hi, Can I take up Databricks Machine learning Professional exam by skipping the Machine Learning Associate exam?..Is there any prerequisite of passing the Associate exam first and then you get qualified for the Professional exam?

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @aswinkks! It’s not mandatory to take the Machine Learning Associate exam before the Professional exam. You can choose to go directly for the Professional exam if you feel confident in your preparation. Starting with the Associate exam is often...

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jasonnnn
by New Contributor III
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Need Databricks Machine Learning Professional Practice Qestions

Are there any Practice Exam Questions for Databricks Machine Learning Professional Exam?

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @jasonnnn,The best way to prepare for a Databricks certification exam is to review the comprehensive exam guide, which includes sample questions. You can find the exam guide in the "Getting Ready for the Exam" section of the exam webpage: https...

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Samsul_jahith
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Resolved! learning databricks

i wanna learn databricks and get certification with free of cost so where do i get

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TheOC
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hey @Samsul_jahith This would be a great place to start if you're ready to go:https://community.databricks.com/t5/events/dais-2025-virtual-learning-festival-11-june-02-july-2025/ev-p/119323With links to the learnings paths, and 50% off vouchers for t...

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Sachin957902
by New Contributor II
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Certification Vouchers

Hello Databricks team,I would like to appear for Generative AI Engineer Associate exam, and checking if I can avail any voucher you are providing as part of any event etc..please advise. 

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TheOC
Contributor III
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Hi @Sachin957902 Take a look at this thread:https://community.databricks.com/t5/events/dais-2025-virtual-learning-festival-11-june-02-july-2025/ev-p/119323Not long left on the event however, good luck! 

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VAMSI_KRISHNA2
by New Contributor III
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Urgent: Request for Exam Rescheduling and Clarification on Suspension – Gen AI Associate Exam

Dear Databricks Certification Team,I hope this message finds you well.I am writing to express my concern regarding the suspension of my Databricks Generative AI Associate exam, which was scheduled on 22nd June 2025 at 10:15 PM IST. The exam was unexp...

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VAMSI_KRISHNA2
New Contributor III
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Hi @Cert-Team,@Cert-TeamOPS,I received a response from databricks team related to sharing voucher code for onsite proctored exam. But even after replying i didn't get any response. could you please look into this and get the response to me soon. 

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