DP-700: Fabric Data 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: Implement and Manage an Analytics Solution ›
Domain 2: Ingest and Transform Data ›
Domain 3: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution ›
Exam Resources
Official learning paths, exam details, skills measured, and community resources to supplement your study.
About the DP-700 Exam
The Fabric data engineering cert. Delta Lake, PySpark, Eventstreams, KQL, and pipeline orchestration.
The Microsoft Fabric data engineering certification. Delta Lake, PySpark, Eventstreams, KQL, pipeline orchestration, and performance optimization — with code examples.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The DP-700 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-700 |
| Title | Fabric Data 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-700 exam covers 3 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Implement and Manage an Analytics Solution | 32% | 65 |
| Ingest and Transform Data | 32% | 65 |
| Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution | 36% | 70 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution carries the most weight (36%) — start there. Implement and Manage an Analytics Solution has the least (32%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the DP-700 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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