DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer
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Interactive Study Guide
Each module covers one exam topic with plain-English explanations, real-world scenarios, and built-in practice. Everything you need to understand and retain the material — no tab-switching required.
Domain 1: Maintain a Data Analytics Solution ›
Domain 2: Prepare Data ›
Domain 3: Implement and Manage Semantic Models ›
Exam Resources
Official learning paths, exam details, skills measured, and community resources to supplement your study.
About the DP-600 Exam
The Microsoft Fabric analytics cert. OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, Direct Lake, DAX, and semantic models.
The Microsoft Fabric analytics certification. OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, Direct Lake, DAX, semantic models, and deployment pipelines — with real-world retail, finance, and healthcare scenarios.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The DP-600 is designed for IT professionals with some hands-on experience. 6-12 months of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 4-8 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | DP-600 |
| Title | Fabric Analytics Engineer |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Questions | 40–60 |
| Pass Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Cost | $165 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | Renew annually (free via Microsoft Learn) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple response, Drag-and-drop, Case study |
| Official Page | View on Data → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The DP-600 exam covers 3 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain a Data Analytics Solution | 27% | 55 |
| Prepare Data | 47% | 95 |
| Implement and Manage Semantic Models | 27% | 50 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Prepare Data carries the most weight (47%) — start there. Maintain a Data Analytics Solution has the least (27%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the DP-600 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 3 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
Microsoft Certification Path
Microsoft certs follow three levels: Fundamentals → Associate → Expert. Start with a Fundamentals cert in your area, then work up.
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Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives
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