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CDMP Exam Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 100 multiple-choice |
| Answer options per question | 4 (A, B, C, D) |
| Time limit | 110 minutes |
| Negative marking | No |
| Delivery platform | Pearson VUE (test centre or online proctoring) |
| Associate level | 60–69% |
| Practitioner level | 70–79% |
| Master level | 80%+ |
| Exam language | English |
| Retake policy | Must wait 30 days between attempts |
Knowledge Area Question Distribution
| Knowledge Area | Exam Weight | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Data Governance | 11% | ~11 |
| Data Modeling & Design | 11% | ~11 |
| Metadata Management | 11% | ~11 |
| Data Quality | 11% | ~11 |
| Reference & Master Data | 10% | ~10 |
| Data Warehousing & BI | 10% | ~10 |
| Data Architecture | 6% | ~6 |
| Data Storage & Operations | 6% | ~6 |
| Data Security | 6% | ~6 |
| Data Integration & Interoperability | 6% | ~6 |
| Document & Content Management | 6% | ~6 |
CDMP Exam Relevance
Understanding the exam format and question distribution is essential for effective study planning. Candidates should allocate study time proportional to the exam weight of each knowledge area. The four 11%-weight areas (Governance, Modeling, Metadata, Quality) should receive the most study time, as they account for 44 of the 100 questions.
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