Name change: In July 2025 the Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam became Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst (Analytics-DA-201). It has 60 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select questions (plus up to 5 unscored), 105 minutes, a 65% passing score, and costs $200 ($100 retake). Hands-on lab questions were removed in December 2024. You register on Trailhead Academy and take it through Pearson VUE, and Salesforce’s free Trailhead module Cert Prep: Tableau Data Analyst is a good companion to these questions.
Want more? Get 3 full-length Tableau Data Analyst practice exams with explanations in our Tableau Data Analyst Prep course.
Data Analyst Multiple Choice Questions
Hands-on Lab Questions (legacy format, removed Dec 2024)
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- 10 Data Analyst Lab Questions with solutions (note that the latest version of the exam doesn’t have lab questions)
Other Resources for the Data Analyst Exam
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- Full Data Analyst Prep Course – Everything you need to prepare for the Data Analyst Certification
About the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst
What is the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst certification?
The Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst certification is a professional credential that demonstrates a candidate’s proficiency in using Tableau to analyze data and create effective visualizations. It is the second level certification, so if you are just starting at with Tableau you may wish to start with the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam. This certification validates the skills required to leverage Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep for data preparation, transformation, and analysis, making it essential for anyone looking to establish their expertise in the field of data analysis. There are also questions about publishing to Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud.
See here to read about my exam experience and here to read about my results. See this page for a list of resources for the exam topics.
How can I access free Tableau data analyst certification tests?
Many online platforms offer free practice tests and resources for the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam. Websites like this and this provide sample questions and study materials to help candidates prepare, and you can also find youtube videos like this and this where people who’ve taken the exam talk about what they did to prepare and what the exam experience was like. Note, however, that the exam curriculum was updated in December of 2024 and all of the hands-on questions were removed, so your experience of the exam won’t be exactly the same as described in the videos.
What topics are covered in the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam?
The Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam covers a range of topics including data analysis principles, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau Cloud & Server functionalities, data visualization techniques, dashboard design, and the use of data sources to create insightful reports. Candidates should be familiar with the exam format, which typically includes multiple-choice questions and practical scenarios involving Tableau functionalities.
What is the format of the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst certification exam?
The exam format for the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst certification consists of 60 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions. You will have 105 minutes to complete the exam, and the exam is proctored either at a PearsonVue test center or you can take it at home with the proctor watching you through your webcam. The actual exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in data analysis with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, at Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud.
How should I prepare for the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam?
To prepare for the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam, it is recommended to use the functionality described in the curriculum with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau Cloud or Tableau Server, as well as to take practice exams. Unfortunately, Tableau Public, the free version of Tableau, doesn’t have a lot of the functionality needed for the Tableau Data Analyst exam. It is very helpful to practice with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and Tableau Cloud or Tableau Server. But if you’re not a student or working for a company with a license, it can be tricky to get access to these tools. If you need access to the full version of Tableau for training purposes, you may wish to sign up for the UC Davis program at Coursera to get access to the full version of Tableau, as is explained here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free Tableau Data Analyst practice questions with answers?
Yes. This page has two full mock exams and domain quizzes with explanations, and Salesforce’s free Trailhead Cert Prep module adds scenario questions.
Should I use Analytics-DA-201 dumps?
No. Using dumps breaks Salesforce’s certification agreement, and most are outdated.
How many questions are on the Tableau Data Analyst exam and what’s the passing score?
60 scored questions plus up to 5 unscored, in 105 minutes. You need 65% to pass.
How much does the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst exam cost?
US$200, and a retake costs US$100 (plus tax).
Does the exam still have hands-on lab questions?
No. Labs were removed in December 2024. It’s all multiple-choice and multiple-select now.
Study guide and practice exams
Start with our Data Analyst study guide, then take the Free Data Analyst Practice Exam and Data Analyst Practice Exam 2. New to Tableau? Try the Desktop Foundations (Desktop Specialist) practice questions. For calculations, see how to find the median in Tableau and percentile in Tableau.