topic Re: Does the new SAS Base Programming exam include Input Buffer and PDV questions? in SAS Certification

Does the new SAS Base Programming exam include Input Buffer and PDV questions?

geraldbelton — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:57:13 GMT

I teach an introductory SAS course at a local community college, and some of my students have asked me about the certification exam.

When I took the exam several years ago, there were a number of questions about the Input Buffer and PDV. However, I don't see these topics in the new Exam Content Guide. Are they still tested?

Re: Does the new SAS Base Programming exam include Input Buffer and PDV questions?

sabisw — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:13:20 GMT

@geraldbelton, The exam has been updated a lot in the past few years. The content guide reflects the most current information in regards to what is currently being tested on. I do know that the current certification guide covers information about the PDV and how it works, etc. However, the input buffer information was removed when DATALINES and INFILE/INPUT statements were removed as well.

PDV is still covered in the guide and training, but more as a way to learn about how everything works 🙂

Hope that helps a little bit!

Re: Does the new SAS Base Programming exam include Input Buffer and PDV questions?

Mark2010 — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:01:03 GMT

Content Guide. The content guide is the list of topics for the exam. Anytime you have the question, "Is X on the exam?" - check the content guide. Every exam has one list on the credential page at https://www.sas.com/certify