topic Re: Seeking Help: SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam in SAS Certification

Seeking Help: SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam

roxyarthur — Thu, 01 May 2025 07:40:40 GMT

I’m planning to take the SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam, and I’m looking for some guidance from those who have already taken it or are currently preparing for it.

Specifically, I would appreciate insights on:

The key topics or areas to focus on
Recommended study materials or resources
Effective preparation strategies or tips
The role and usefulness of practice tests

Any suggestions or personal experiences you can share would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance for your support!

Re: Seeking Help: SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam

Mark2010 — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:08:12 GMT

Hello @roxyarthur

We have lots of resources available to answer these questions and help you prepare for the exam:

Start here: Base Programming Specialist | SAS
Topics to study: The A00-231 Exam Content Guide
Prep materials (includes training, book, sample questions, practice test). Our content on Coursera also provides a low-cost training option.
Study tips and a Tips and Strategies article for this exam.
The official practice test is available in the link above. Avoid third party practice test at all costs. More about this on our SAS Exam Integrity Page resources. Refer to the section on Non-Independent Test Taking (NITT)

Re: Seeking Help: SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam

Lamahss — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:39:54 GMT

During the exam, I was unable to access the cert file. The instructions said to press Ctrl+Alt+Del to fix the issue, but when I tried this, the exam closed and did not behave as described in the instructions.

I asked the staff at the test center for help, but he said the issue could not be fixed. Because of this, I could not solve the question, which affected my exam performance!

I hope you can look into this and advise me

Re: Seeking Help: SAS A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming - Performance-Based exam

beccagre — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:48:22 GMT

Hello,

I'm sorry that you had an issue during your exam. Please go to this FAQ where you will find a link to contact the certification team and take out a support ticket. This way we can address your issues directly through the support ticket.

Thank you,

Becky

SAS Global Certification Team