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Microsoft DA-100 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI (retired) |
| Exam Number: | DA-100 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD (varies by region) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Spanish (varies by region), French, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Case studies, Lab-based simulations, Multiple choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired exam (previously 2 years certification validity; now replaced by PL-300 with renewable annual certification) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn: Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300 learning path) Microsoft Learn: Analyze Data with Power BI |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learn Exam Page (DA-100 legacy) Microsoft Certification Dashboard |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite via Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; basic understanding of data analytics and Power BI recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/da-100/ |
Microsoft DA-100 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Analyze the data | 10-15% | - Analyze data patterns
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| Model the data | 25-30% | - Design data models
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| Prepare the data | 20-25% | - Get data from data sources
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| Deploy and maintain deliverables | 10-15% | - Secure and share content
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| Visualize the data | 25-30% | - Create reports
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DA-100 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft lists these recommended training resources for the Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam:
- Microsoft Learn: Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300 learning path)
- Microsoft Learn: Analyze Data with Power BI
Official training plus consistent self-testing is a proven combination — the 150 practice questions from PracticeVCE handle the second half.
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The Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam presents 40-60 with 180 minutes to complete them. Practicing under the same clock in the PracticeVCE Desktop Test Engine makes the real pacing feel routine.
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The official Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Model the data (25-30%), Prepare the data (20-25%), and Analyze the data (10-15%). See the complete list in the topics section above — the 150 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The DA-100 exam is a Microsoft certification exam built on the Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300). As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 150 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Passing the Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam requires 700 (out of 1000), and the registration fee is $165 USD (varies by region). A retake costs the same amount again — a practical reason to verify your readiness with the PracticeVCE engines before booking.
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No formal prerequisites required; basic understanding of data analytics and Power BI recommended Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI Sample Questions:
You have the visual shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit tab.)
You need to show the relationship between Total Cost and Total Sales over time.
What should you do?
- A. Add a slicer for the year.
- B. Add a play axis.
- C. From the Analytics pane, add an Average line.
- D. Create a DAX measure that calculates year-over-year growth.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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How should you distribute the reports to the board? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:

You need to create a relationship between the Weekly_Returns table and the Date table to meet the reporting requirements of the regional managers. What should you do?
- A. In the Weekly.Returns table, create a new calculated column named date-id in a format of yyyymmdd and use the calculated column to create a relationship to the Date table.
- B. Create a new table based on the Date table where date-id is unique, and then create a many-to-many relationship to Weekly_Return.
- C. Add the Weekly_Returns data to the Sales table by using related DAX functions.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You need to create the Top Customers report.
Which type of filter should you use, and at which level should you apply the filter? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:

Reference:
https://powerbidocs.com/2020/01/21/power-bi-top-n-filters/
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution.
After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen.
You are modeling data by using Microsoft Power BI. Part of the data model is a large Microsoft SQL Server table named Order that has more than 100 million records.
During the development process, you need to import a sample of the data from the Order table.
Solution: From Power Query Editor, you import the table and then add a filter step to the query.
Does this meet the goal?
- A. Yes
- B. No
Correct Answer: A 🗳️

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