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CompTIA · DS0-001 · 2023 objectives

CompTIA DataSys+

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Which database structure organizes data into tables of rows and columns with predefined relationships enforced by keys?

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Exam objectives

What DS0-001 covers, and how much of the exam each domain accounts for. Percentages are the share of scored questions in the 2023 objectives.

1.0Database Fundamentals

24%
  • 1.1Compare and contrast database structure types (Relational vs. non-relational databases, Linear vs. non-linear format, NoSQL types, Tools).
  • 1.2Given a scenario, develop, modify, and run SQL code (Data definition language (DDL), Data manipulation language (DML), Set-based logic, Transaction control languages (TCLs), Programming with SQL).
  • 1.3Compare and contrast scripting methods and scripting environments (Script purpose and runtime location, Languages, Command-line scripting).
  • 1.4Explain the impact of programming on database operations (Hibernate, Entity Framework, Ebean, Review SQL code generated by ORM, Confirm validity of code, Determine impact to database server).

2.0Database Deployment

16%
  • 2.1Compare and contrast aspects of database planning and design (Requirements gathering, Database architecture factors, Design documentation).
  • 2.2Explain database implementation, testing, and deployment phases (Acquisition of assets, Phases of deployment, Database connectivity, Testing, Validate).

3.0Database Management and Maintenance

25%
  • 3.1Explain the purpose of monitoring and reporting for database management and performance (System alerts/notifications, Transaction log files, System log files, Deadlock monitoring, Connections and sessions).
  • 3.2Explain common database maintenance processes (Query optimization, Index optimization, Patch management, Database integrity checks, Data corruption checks, Periodic review of audit logs).
  • 3.3Given a scenario, produce documentation and use relevant tools (Data dictionaries, Entity relationship diagram (ERD), Maintenance documentation, Tools).
  • 3.4Given a scenario, implement data management tasks (Data management, Data redundancy, Data sharing).

4.0Data and Database Security

23%
  • 4.1Explain data security concepts (Encryption, Data masking, Data destruction techniques, Data security audit, Code auditing).
  • 4.2Explain the purpose of governance and regulatory compliance (Data loss prevention, Data retention policies, Data classification, Global regulations, Regional regulations).
  • 4.3Given a scenario, implement policies and best practices related to authentication and authorization (Access controls, Password policies, Service accounts, Identity and access management).
  • 4.4Explain the purpose of database infrastructure security (Access control, Surveillance, Fire suppression, Cooling system, Firewall, Perimeter network).
  • 4.5Describe types of attacks and their effects on data systems (SQL injection, Denial of service (DoS) attacks, On-path attacks, Brute-force attacks, Phishing, Malware).

5.0Business Continuity

12%
  • 5.1Explain the importance of disaster recovery and relevant techniques (Disaster recovery (DR) planning, DR plan testing, Transition/failback to normal operations).
  • 5.2Explain backup and restore best practices and processes (Full backup vs. incremental, Database dumping, Schedule and automate backups, Test backups, Validate backup hash, Storage location).

Summarized from CompTIA DataSys+’s published exam objectives. Always check the vendor’s current objectives before your exam.