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CompTIA DataSys+

DS0-001

CompTIA DataSys+ certification validates the skills needed to deploy, manage, and secure data systems. It is designed for professionals with 2–3 years of experience in database administration, ensuring business continuity and compliance with industry standards.

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469 practice questions · Updated 2023-10-05

5Domains
19Objectives
121Concepts
469Questions

DS0-001 Curriculum

Every domain, objective, and concept the DS0-001 exam measures.

Database structure types

9 concepts · 33 questions
  1. Relational Database Characteristics
  2. Non-Relational Database Characteristics
  3. SQL vs NoSQL
  4. DynamoDB Features
  5. MongoDB Features
  6. Data Model Comparison
  7. Scalability in Database Types
  8. Consistency Models
  9. Use Case Suitability

SQL code development

6 concepts · 22 questions
  1. DDL Commands
  2. DML Commands
  3. TCL Commands
  4. ACID Principles
  5. Stored Procedures
  6. Views

Scripting methods

6 concepts · 15 questions
  1. Server-side Scripting
  2. Client-side Scripting
  3. Python for Scripting
  4. PowerShell Scripting
  5. Command-line Scripting
  6. Server-side vs Client-side

Programming impact

5 concepts · 19 questions
  1. Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) Basics
  2. Hibernate Fundamentals
  3. Entity Framework Essentials
  4. SQL Code Validation
  5. Database Server Impact Analysis

Planning and design

5 concepts · 29 questions
  1. Requirement Gathering
  2. Database Architecture Design
  3. Data Dictionary Creation
  4. Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) Development
  5. Documentation of Database Design

Implementation and testing

4 concepts · 26 questions
  1. Schema Validation
  2. Stress Testing
  3. Version Control Management
  4. Database Connectivity Testing

Deployment phases

4 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Database Installation
  2. Database Configuration
  3. Database Provisioning
  4. Scalability Validation

Monitoring and reporting

4 concepts · 15 questions
  1. System Alerts
  2. Performance Metrics
  3. Transaction Logs
  4. Resource Utilization

Maintenance processes

8 concepts · 27 questions
  1. Query Optimization Techniques
  2. Indexing Strategies
  3. Patch Management Procedures
  4. Database Capacity Planning
  5. Performance Tuning Tools
  6. Resource Allocation
  7. Query Execution Plans
  8. Database Monitoring Techniques

Documentation and tools

8 concepts · 31 questions
  1. Data Dictionary Purpose
  2. Data Dictionary Components
  3. Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) Basics
  4. Creating ERDs
  5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Databases
  6. Developing SOPs
  7. Compliance Documentation Importance
  8. Types of Compliance Documentation

Data management tasks

5 concepts · 14 questions
  1. Data Modification
  2. Data Redundancy Management
  3. Defining Data Relationships
  4. Using Views
  5. Using Materialized Views

Data security concepts

4 concepts · 19 questions
  1. Encryption in Transit
  2. Encryption at Rest
  3. Data Masking Techniques
  4. Data Destruction Methods

Governance and compliance

4 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Data Loss Prevention Strategies
  2. Data Retention Policies
  3. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance
  4. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance

Authentication and authorization

10 concepts · 35 questions
  1. Access Control Models
  2. Password Policy Development
  3. Identity Management Systems
  4. Multi-factor Authentication
  5. Role-based Access Control
  6. Access Control Lists
  7. Single Sign-On (SSO)
  8. User Provisioning and De-provisioning
  9. Biometric Authentication
  10. Federated Identity Management

Infrastructure security

4 concepts · 17 questions
  1. Biometric Controls
  2. Fire Suppression Systems
  3. Firewall Configuration
  4. Port Security

Threat mitigation

10 concepts · 32 questions
  1. SQL Injection Identification
  2. SQL Injection Prevention
  3. Denial of Service (DoS) Recognition
  4. DoS Mitigation Strategies
  5. Phishing Attack Detection
  6. Phishing Prevention Techniques
  7. Ransomware Attack Understanding
  8. Ransomware Defense Mechanisms
  9. Brute-Force Attack Identification
  10. Brute-Force Attack Prevention

Backup and recovery

10 concepts · 28 questions
  1. Disaster Recovery Plan Components
  2. Risk Assessment in Disaster Recovery
  3. Data Backup Strategies
  4. Replication Strategies
  5. Failover Processes
  6. Testing Disaster Recovery Plans
  7. Business Impact Analysis
  8. Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  9. Continuous Data Protection
  10. Regulatory Compliance in Disaster Recovery

High availability

8 concepts · 33 questions
  1. Clustering Basics
  2. Cluster Configuration
  3. Load Balancing Principles
  4. Load Balancer Configuration
  5. System Redundancy Concepts
  6. Implementing Redundancy
  7. Failover Mechanisms
  8. Monitoring High Availability Systems

Risk assessment

7 concepts · 26 questions
  1. Impact Analysis
  2. Risk Identification
  3. Risk Evaluation
  4. Risk Mitigation Strategies
  5. Continuity Planning
  6. Continuity Testing
  7. Plan Review and Update
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