CompTIA Data+ Practice Test
Tests readiness for the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam — data concepts, structures and sources, acquiring and preparing data with SQL and cleaning techniques, statistical analysis, visualisation and reporting, and data governance, quality and privacy. Pass to earn Data+ Exam Readiness SOA-DTPL.
- Intermediate difficulty.Assumes hands-on experience in the role.
- 20 scenario questions
- 20 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
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What is the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test?
The CompTIA Data+ Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam — data concepts, structures and sources, acquiring and preparing data with SQL and cleaning techniques, statistical analysis, visualisation and reporting, and data governance, quality and privacy. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable Data+ Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-DTPL). Every question is based on published standards and research — including CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam objectives (CompTIA), DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA International), Visual Vocabulary (Financial Times) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
Data analyst, Business analyst, Reporting analyst, BI analyst and Operations analyst — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of CompTIA Data+ skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- Data analyst
- Business analyst
- Reporting analyst
- BI analyst
- Operations analyst
What the test covers
Four skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Data Concepts and Acquisition
25%- Data types and structures
- Sources and storage
- SQL basics
- 02
Data Preparation and Analysis
25%- Cleaning
- Transformation
- Statistics
- 03
Visualisation and Reporting
25%- Chart choice
- Dashboards
- Communication
- 04
Data Governance and Quality
25%- Quality dimensions
- Privacy and security
- Stewardship
Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CompTIA, Inc. Product and exam names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official exam credential.
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
- CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam objectivesCompTIA13 questions
- DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of KnowledgeDAMA International7 questions
- Visual VocabularyFinancial Times6 questions
- Introductory Statistics 2eOpenStax (Rice University)5 questions
- Dimensional modeling techniquesKimball Group2 questions
- MySQL 8.4 Reference ManualOracle2 questions
- Guide to the UK GDPRUK ICO2 questions
- Power Query documentationMicrosoft1 question
- Overview of accessibility in Power BIMicrosoft Learn1 question
- Power BI documentationMicrosoft Learn1 question
Try a sample question
A dataset's mean salary is far higher than its median. This most likely shows
- an error in calculating the median
- that the data is perfectly symmetric
- too few rows to compute any average
- a few very high values skewing the mean
Show the answer
D. a few very high values skewing the mean — The mean is sensitive to outliers. The real test has 20 questions like this.
How the test works
20 minutes, 20 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 20-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test?
The CompTIA Data+ Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam — data concepts, structures and sources, acquiring and preparing data with SQL and cleaning techniques, statistical analysis, visualisation and reporting, and data governance, quality and privacy. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable Data+ Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-DTPL). Every question is based on published standards and research — including CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam objectives (CompTIA), DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA International), Visual Vocabulary (Financial Times) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test for free?
Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Data+ Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) exam objectives (CompTIA); DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA International); Visual Vocabulary (Financial Times); Introductory Statistics 2e (OpenStax (Rice University)); Dimensional modeling techniques (Kimball Group); MySQL 8.4 Reference Manual (Oracle). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test cover?
Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Data Concepts and Acquisition (Data types and structures, Sources and storage and SQL basics); Data Preparation and Analysis (Cleaning, Transformation and Statistics); Visualisation and Reporting (Chart choice, Dashboards and Communication); Data Governance and Quality (Quality dimensions, Privacy and security and Stewardship). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test?
Data analyst, Business analyst, Reporting analyst, BI analyst and Operations analyst. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show CompTIA Data+ skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Can I use this for data+ exam questions, da0-002 practice test or comptia data plus mock exam?
Yes. The CompTIA Data+ Practice Test is free and covers all of these: 20 scenario questions in 20 minutes, each answer explained with the source it comes from, so it works as interview and exam practice. It isn't a full course, so use the areas you miss as your study list. Scoring 70% or more earns a verifiable certificate.
Is this the official CompTIA Data+ exam?
No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available CompTIA Data+ content outline, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Science of Apps is not affiliated with CompTIA, Inc., and passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.
Can I take the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test?
20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the CompTIA Data+ Practice Test?
We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.
How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
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Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.
Are these accredited qualifications?
No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.
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