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Scoring Guide
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst AssociatePassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the PL-300 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
700/1000
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate exam format
Passing Score
700/1000
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
40-60
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
100 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1Prepare the Data
25%
~16 questions
Domain 2Model the Data
25%
~16 questions
Domain 3Visualize and Analyze the Data
25%
~16 questions
Domain 4Deploy and Maintain Assets
15%
~10 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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