CompTIA
Scoring Guide
CompTIA Data+Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the DA0-001 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
675/900
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the CompTIA Data+ exam format
Passing Score
675/900
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
90
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
90 min
To complete the exam
Domains
5
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 5 domains
Domain 1Data Concepts and Environments
15%
~14 questions
Domain 2Data Mining
25%
~23 questions
Domain 3Data Analysis
23%
~21 questions
Domain 4Visualization
23%
~21 questions
Domain 5Data Governance, Quality, and Controls
14%
~13 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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