Databricks DE (Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate) — Free Online Mock Test
Databricks Lakehouse fundamentals · 45 Q in 90m · Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, ETL with Workflows. · Official language: English.
Databricks DE exam at a glance
Databricks DE full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length Databricks DE mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 60-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
Databricks DE key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Databricks. |
|---|---|
| Official website | databricks.com ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored online exam of 45 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | 45 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes; you need about 70% to pass. Covers the Databricks Lakehouse platform, ETL with Spark SQL / PySpark, Delta Lake, jobs & pipelines, and data governance & security. |
| Score validity | 2 years (recertify to maintain). |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for Databricks DE?
No prerequisite; Databricks recommends about six months of hands-on experience with the Databricks platform.
Last verified July 2026 against Databricks — Data Engineer Associate. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Databricks DE section breakdown
The Databricks DE mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Databricks DE (60 Q)
Databricks DE scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Databricks DE has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Databricks DE (pass 700/1000).
How Databricks DE is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Databricks DE time strategy
With 60 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Databricks DE (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Databricks DE topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Databricks DE, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Databricks DE (60 Q)
- Databricks — Performance · 10
- Databricks — Delta Lake · 10
- Databricks — Spark · 7
- Databricks — Streaming · 6
- Databricks — DLT · 5
- Databricks — Unity Catalog · 4
- Databricks — Architecture · 3
- Databricks — Ingestion · 3
Databricks DE difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Databricks Lakehouse fundamentals · 45 Q in 90m · Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, ETL with Workflows. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Databricks DE bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Databricks DE
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what Databricks DE really tests
The Databricks Data Engineer Associate exam is grounded in the Lakehouse and Delta Lake — and it assumes you have actually built pipelines, not just read about them. Roughly six months of hands-on Spark SQL/PySpark work is the sweet spot, because the questions lean on real ETL patterns, incremental loads and governance rather than trivia.
Preparation tips
- Work in a real workspace (Community Edition or a trial) — build a Delta table, run an incremental load, schedule a job.
- Know Delta Lake cold: ACID, time travel, schema enforcement and the MERGE pattern.
- Cover Unity Catalog basics for governance — access control and lineage show up alongside the ETL questions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying Spark syntax in the abstract without building an end-to-end pipeline in a notebook.
- Ignoring governance and production-deployment topics, assuming the exam is purely transformation code.
Databricks DE study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn the Databricks Lakehouse platform and the Delta Lake format (ACID, time travel, schema enforcement)
- Set up Community Edition or a trial workspace and run notebooks hands-on
- Work through the free Databricks Academy Data Engineer learning path
- Build ETL with Spark SQL and PySpark — reads, transforms, writes and incremental loads
- Practise jobs, workflows and Delta Live Tables / pipeline concepts
- Study Unity Catalog basics for data governance and access control
- Review data governance, security and production deployment patterns
- Take timed practice exams — 45 questions in 90 minutes, ~70% to pass
- Re-drill weak areas and confirm hands-on familiarity with the platform UI
Where Databricks DE can take you
A strong Databricks DE result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Data engineer
- Analytics / ML platform engineer
- Cloud data developer
- ETL / pipeline developer
Best books & official prep for Databricks DE
- Databricks Academy — Data Engineer learning path — Databricks
- Databricks documentation — Databricks
- Data Engineer Associate practice exams — Various
- Hands-on Databricks (Community Edition / trial) — Databricks
Official practice: Databricks Academy provides a free self-paced course and exam guide on databricks.com; hands-on notebook and pipeline practice matters most.
Previous-year papers: Databricks does not release past exams; the official exam guide and reputable practice tests are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Databricks DE exam pattern?
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate contains 60 questions across 1 section: Databricks DE (60 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does Databricks DE have negative marking?
- No — Databricks DE has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Databricks DE scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Databricks DE (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Databricks DE online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length Databricks DE mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Databricks DE?
- Databricks DE is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Databricks Lakehouse fundamentals · 45 Q in 90m · Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, ETL with Workflows. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Databricks DE exam?
- Databricks DE runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Databricks DE?
- Databricks DE is split into: Databricks DE (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Databricks Lakehouse fundamentals · 45 Q in 90m · Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, ETL with Workflows. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Databricks DE?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Databricks DE test adaptive?
- No — Databricks DE is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Databricks DE mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Databricks DE variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Databricks DE test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Databricks DE test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Databricks DE previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Databricks DE mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Databricks DE mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Databricks DE mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Databricks DE mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Databricks DE mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Databricks DE syllabus?
- The Databricks DE syllabus maps to its 1 section: Databricks DE (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Databricks DE?
- No prerequisite; Databricks recommends about six months of hands-on experience with the Databricks platform. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Databricks DE practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Databricks DE exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Databricks DE exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free Databricks DE mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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