topic Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam? in SAS Procedures

Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

HimanshuKumar — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:22:49 GMT

Hi,

I am preparing for my SAS Base Programmer exam, have recently attempt exam and got failed

I have some material downloaded from internet and questions, however not helping as when I sit in real exam even known questions look like an alien:smileyshocked::smileyangry:

Can some one guide on how to practice for exam?

Thanks

Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

JuanS_OCS — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:46:06 GMT

Maybe you can try with the one proposed by Emily.Watson on another thread short time ago:

I have already checked it and looks promising!

Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

Reeza — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:59:16 GMT

Get the certification guide and go through that. The link above is simply questions, you'll pass the test but won't be good programmer.

Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

JuanS_OCS — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:34:42 GMT

Agreed, but not completely I think that depends on the perspective to take it... (the same with the perspective when you do anything):

if you are interested in really learn, and that you fail in some kind of questions, that's is a perfect opportunity to check that there is a hole in your defenses/understanding, and improve yourself!

The guide is the basic learning path, but not the only one to cover all angles.

Same goes with the experience, right?

Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

Reeza — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:25:08 GMT

I strongly disagree. This site simply sells a test bank of the questions AFAIK. Simply memorizing the questions or how to answer those specific questions is very limited training.

Re: Where to practice for SAS Base Programmer exam?

AndrewHowell — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:45:38 GMT

Hi. I'm a big advocate of the SAS Certifications.

My suggestion (before paying any more money for courses, guides or failed exams): Each Certification recommends specific training courses (and if training is your thing and you want to pay for it, then excellent. I'm also a SAS trainer, by the way.) Base Certification recommends knowledge equivalent to the Prog1 & Prog2 training courses.

However, training is not a pre-requisite; you could learn your own way. So look at the agendas for each training course; some of it you will know already, other stuff you will have to go & learn and/or practice (or do a training course). But at least it serves as a list of what you need to know in order to pass certification.

Good luck!