SQL Server Performance Tuning — Certification Exam

Format: Multiple Choice (single best answer)
Total Questions: 50
Time Limit: 75 minutes (recommended)
Passing Score: 80% (40 out of 50)
Attempts: Up to 5 attempts
Retake Guidance: Review missed objectives before retaking.
Certification Standard: This exam emphasizes correct diagnosis, safe tuning behavior, and validation discipline.
Certificate Eligibility: Your certificate becomes available only after you pass.
Certificate Fee: $49 USD (charged only after passing).

Exam Sections (Blueprint)

Section A: Foundations & Metrics (Q1–Q8)
Section B: Architecture & Indexing (Q9–Q20)
Section C: Query Optimization & Plans (Q21–Q30)
Section D: Monitoring & Troubleshooting (Q31–Q40)
Section E: Advanced Topics (Stats/CE, DTA, Profiler/Trace, HA/DR) (Q41–Q47)
Section F: Best Practices, Validation & Case Reasoning (Q48–Q50)