Big companies hire outstanding talent, and outstanding talent shows its evidence. In 2026, the DA-100 certification is one recognized form of it — Test4Cram supplies 150 practice questions to help you earn yours.
Microsoft DA-100 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI (retired) |
| Exam Number: | DA-100 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD (varies by region) |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, French, German, Korean, English, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish (varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Lab-based simulations, Drag and drop |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired exam (previously 2 years certification validity; now replaced by PL-300 with renewable annual certification) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn: Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300 learning path) Microsoft Learn: Analyze Data with Power BI |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Dashboard Microsoft Learn Exam Page (DA-100 legacy) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| 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 |
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| Topic 1: Visualize the data | 25-30% | - Enhance reports
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| Topic 2: Analyze the data | 10-15% | - Perform advanced analytics
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| Topic 3: Prepare the data | 20-25% | - Clean and transform data
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| Topic 4: Deploy and maintain deliverables | 10-15% | - Secure and share content
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| Topic 5: Model the data | 25-30% | - Create calculated columns and measures
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The Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam requires 700 (out of 1000) to pass, and registration costs $165 USD (varies by region). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Test4Cram engines before booking is the cheaper option.
The official Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Visualize the data (25-30%), Deploy and maintain deliverables (10-15%), and Analyze the data (10-15%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Test4Cram's 150 practice questions cover each one.
The Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI exam contains 40-60 to complete within 180 minutes. Timed simulation in the Test4Cram Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
No formal prerequisites required; basic understanding of data analytics and Power BI recommended Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 150 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.
The DA-100 exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300). Earning it in 2026 demonstrates ability in a form employers recognize — and Test4Cram prepares candidates with 150 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Microsoft recommends these 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
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 150 practice questions from Test4Cram help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
Microsoft Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI Sample Questions:
You need to provide a solution to provide the sales managers with the required access.
What should you include in the solution?
- A. Create a security role that has a table filter on the Region_Manager table where sales_manager_id = UserPrincipalName().
- B. Create a security role that has a table filter on the Sales_Manager table where name = UserName().
- C. Create a security role that has a table filter on the Sales_Manager table where username = UserName()
- D. Create a security role that has a table filter on the Sales_Manager table where username = sales_manager_id.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Your company has training videos that are published to Microsoft Stream.
You need to surface the videos directly in a Microsoft Power BI dashboard.
Which type of tile should you add?
- A. text box
- B. custom streaming data
- C. video
- D. web content
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Your company has employees in 10 states.
The company recently decided to associate each state to one of the following three regions: East, West, and North.
You have a data model that contains employee information by state. The model does NOT include region information.
You have a report that shows the employees by state.
You need to view the employees by region as quickly as possible.
What should you do?
- A. Create a new group on the state column and set the Group type to List.
- B. Create a new aggregation that summarizes by employee.
- C. Create a new group on the state column and set the Group type to Bin.
- D. Create a new aggregation that summarizes by state.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You are creating a Microsoft Power BI data model that has the tables shown in the following table.
The Products table is related to the ProductCategory table through the ProductCategoryID column.
You need to ensure that you can analyze sales by product category.
How should you configure the relationships from Products to ProductCategory? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/desktop-relationships-understand
You need to create a calculated column to display the month based on the reporting requirements. Which DAX expression should you use?
- A. FORMAT('Date'[date_id], "MMM") & "" & FORMAT('Date'[year], "#")
- B. FORMAT('Date' [date], "M YY")
- C. FORMAT('Date' [date_id], "MMM YYYY")
- D. FORMAT('Date'[date], "MMM YYYY")
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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