DP-800: SQL AI Developer
Integrate AI features into database applications — vector search, embeddings, RAG, and AI-assisted T-SQL.
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Questions | 40–60 |
| Passing Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Cost | $165 USD |
| Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | Renew annually (free via Microsoft Learn) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple response, Drag-and-drop, Case study |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Design and Develop Database Solutions | 92 |
| Secure, Optimize, and Deploy Database Solutions | 92 |
| Implement AI Capabilities in Database Solutions | 66 |
Free Study Guide
This cert includes a complete study guide with 28 modules — free forever.
Domain 1: Design and Develop Database Solutions
- Table Design: Columns, Types, and Indexes 14 min
- Constraints: Protecting Your Data 12 min
- Specialised Tables and Graph Queries 15 min
- JSON in SQL: Store, Query, and Index 13 min
- Programmability: Views, Functions, Procedures, and Triggers 14 min
- Advanced T-SQL: CTEs, Windows, and Correlated Queries 15 min
- Pattern Power: Regular Expressions in T-SQL 13 min
- Fuzzy String Matching: Finding Similar Text 10 min
- AI-Assisted SQL with GitHub Copilot 12 min
- MCP: Connecting AI to Your Database 11 min
Domain 2: Secure, Optimize, and Deploy Database Solutions
- Encryption: Always Encrypted and Column-Level 13 min
- Dynamic Data Masking and Row-Level Security 12 min
- Permissions, Auditing, and Passwordless Access 12 min
- Transaction Isolation and Concurrency 13 min
- Query Performance: Plans, DMVs, and Query Store 14 min
- SQL Database Projects: Build and Validate 13 min
- CI/CD Pipelines for SQL Databases 14 min
- Data API Builder: REST and GraphQL from SQL 15 min
- Securing AI and API Endpoints 13 min
- Change Detection: CES, CDC, and Change Tracking 14 min
- Azure Integration and Monitoring 13 min
Domain 3: Implement AI Capabilities in Database Solutions
- External AI Models: Choose, Create, Manage 12 min
- Embeddings: Design, Chunk, and Generate 14 min
- Choose Your Search Strategy 12 min
- Vector Data: Types, Indexes, and Storage 13 min
- Vector Search: Distance, ANN, and ENN 13 min
- Hybrid Search and Reciprocal Rank Fusion 12 min
- RAG with SQL: Prompt, Process, Respond 14 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the SQL AI Developer exam?
The passing score for SQL AI Developer (DP-800) is 700 / 1000. Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
How long is the SQL AI Developer exam?
The official SQL AI Developer exam is 100 minutes long. You can simulate this time pressure using our Exam Mode, which includes a countdown timer and auto-submit.
How much does the SQL AI Developer exam cost?
The SQL AI Developer certification exam costs $165 USD. You can prepare with our 250-question practice exam for just $9 (1 year access) — a fraction of the real exam fee. Plus, our complete study guide is free forever.
How many questions are on the SQL AI Developer exam?
The official SQL AI Developer exam has 40–60 questions. Our practice bank includes 250 exam-style questions with detailed explanations covering all 3 domains.
How long is the SQL AI Developer certification valid?
The SQL AI Developer certification is valid for: Renew annually (free via Microsoft Learn). Plan your recertification early and use our practice exams to stay sharp.
Is the SQL AI Developer practice exam worth it?
Yes — our 250-question practice exam includes three study modes (Study, Exam Simulation, and Flashcards with spaced repetition), detailed explanations for every answer, adaptive question selection, and progress tracking across all 3 domains. The complete study guide is free forever. 20 practice questions are free with no account needed. Full access is $9 for 1 year.
How do I prepare for the SQL AI Developer certification?
Start with our free study guide to build your foundation, then use Study Mode for instant feedback and concept learning. Switch to Exam Mode for timed practice under real conditions (100 minutes, 700 / 1000 to pass). Use Flashcards with spaced repetition to retain key facts long-term. Track your readiness score across all domains.
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