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

[geraldbelton]

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? 

[sabisw]

@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! 

[Mark2010]

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