Databricks

Data Engineer Professional

Demonstrate advanced data engineering on Databricks: production code in Python and SQL, ingestion, transformation and quality, data sharing, monitoring, cost/performance optimization, security, governance, and deployment.

Verified against the official Databricks exam guide — July 9, 2026

Exam code

59

Questions

120 min

Duration

70%

Pass mark

Exam domains

Databricks ToolingFree samples →Study guide →20%
Developing Code for Data Processing using Python and SQLFree samples →Study guide →22%
Data Ingestion and AcquisitionFree samples →Study guide →7%
Data Transformation, Cleansing, and QualityFree samples →Study guide →10%
Data Sharing and FederationFree samples →Study guide →5%
Security and GovernanceFree samples →Study guide →10%
Monitoring and LoggingFree samples →Study guide →10%
Monitoring and AlertingFree samples →Study guide →10%
Testing and DeploymentFree samples →Study guide →10%
Cost and Performance OptimizationFree samples →Study guide →13%
Ensuring Data Security and ComplianceFree samples →Study guide →10%
Debugging and DeployingFree samples →Study guide →10%

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Data Engineer Professional exam?

The Data Engineer Professional exam has 59 questions and lasts 120 minutes. You need 70% to pass.

What score do you need to pass Data Engineer Professional?

The passing score for Data Engineer Professional is 70%. DataCertPrep's timed mock exams use the same pass mark, length, and timing as the real Databricks exam.

How hard is the Data Engineer Professional exam?

Data Engineer Professional is a scenario-based Databricks exam — it tests applied judgment, not memorization. Most candidates who consistently score above the 70% pass mark on realistic mock exams pass the real exam. DataCertPrep's readiness score is weighted by the official domain weights so you know when you're ready.

What is the best way to prepare for Data Engineer Professional?

Work through the domain study guides, drill scenario-based practice questions until your weak domains catch up, use spaced-repetition flashcards for facts and limits, then confirm with a full-length timed mock exam. DataCertPrep includes all four for Data Engineer Professional, verified against the official Databricks exam guide on 2026-07-09.