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T-SQL Coding Specialist

T-SQL (Transact-SQL) is rich in features and functionality. The language makes query writing easier, quicker, and more efficient.
T-SQL is a commands-based programming language used to administer the SQL Server, create and manage objects in an instance of SQL Server, in addition to inserting, retrieving, modifying, and deleting data in SQL Server tables.

Experienced business analysts, data scientists, administrators and software engineers recommend that individuals acquire and validate essential T-SQL skills before working in a Microsoft SQL Server system. This certification exam validates individuals ability to enable data from a separate table to be used within an operation without needing a subquery, the ability to implement bulk data-loading processes, insert multiple rows, or read data from an external sequential file.

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Industry-Recognized

Earn a globally respected certification that verifies your ability to use Transact-SQL—the foundation for managing Microsoft SQL Server environments.

Skill Validation

Showcase your ability to write and optimize T-SQL statements, work with stored procedures, views, joins, subqueries, and manipulate data effectively.

Ideal for Students and Professionals

Perfect for students, IT staff, and developers preparing to work in enterprise environments that rely on Microsoft SQL Server technologies.

Interactive Learning

Experience a live coding environment with engaging Parsons puzzles, drag-and-drop questions, and multiple-choice options

Exam Details
  • Number of questions: 35
  • Time limit: 50 minutes
  • Passing score: 75%
  • Format: Linear and Live-in-the-App
The examination procedure

The students will have to answer all the question within the given timeframe.

They are free to ignore as many questions as they want. They will have the option to flag the questions and then review them at the end of the test (within the 50 minutes timeframe). All unanswered questions will be marked as incorrect.

When the test finishes the result of the examination is sent to the Knowledge Pillars server for storing.

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Exam Objective Domains
Exam Objective Domains

Candidates for this exam are SQL Server database administers, system engineers, and developers who want to validate their skills and knowledge in writing queries using Transact-SQL. This certification will prove mastery of Transact-SQL data management, database programming and queries.

Prior to taking the exam, a candidate is expected to have approximately 150 hours of hands-on experience or lectures with programming using T-SQL.

Candidates should also have the following experience:

  • Reviewing and optimizing the performance of a Query.
  • Designing and developing tables aiding to the principles and architecture required.
  • Articulate experience in designing programming views, procedural and transactional programming
  • Understanding the implementation of a cloud with a database can be an added advantage.

Skills Measured:

  1. Operate data with Transact-SQL
  2. Query data with Transact-SQL components
  3. Manage databases using Transact-SQL
  1. Operate data with Transact-SQL
  • Sort data
    • The ORDER BY clause
  • Work with Set operators
    • UNION ALL
    • INTERSECT
  • Work with the CASE statement
    • Normal case and searched case
  • Apply looping
    • WHILE
  • Apply String operations
    • the LIKE operator
    • the BETWEEN operator
    • REPLACE function
  • Program User Defined Functions
    • The Create Function command
  1. Query data with Transact-SQL components
  • Use aggregate functions
    • COUNT
    • MAX
    • GROUP BY
  • Create subqueries
    • Correlated subqueries and uncorrelated subqueries
  • Use Table Expressions
    • Common Table Expressions
    • Derived tables
  • Apply WINDOW functions
    • the ROWNUMBER(), RANK() and DENSE_RANK() function LAG
  • Update data
    • the UPDATE in combination with the SET keyword
  • Work with PIVOT
    • Derived tables
  • Use XML exports
    • The FOR XML command and its options
  1. Manage databases using Transact-SQL
  • Establish links between tables
    • Use correct JOIN type
  • Use DDL Commands
    • the Create Table command
    • use correct GUIDS
    • The Create View command
  • Work with NULL values
    • the COALESCE function
    • IS NULL
  • Apply conversion functions
    • The DATETIMEOFFSET datatype
    • CAST / CONVERT / TRY_CAST / TRY_CONVERT
  • Use Exception handling
    • The THROW command
  • Use Transactions
    • The COMMIT command
    • CONCURRENCY keywords
Practice Test
Everyone can achieve more with practice!

T-SQL Coding Specialist Practice Test by Knowledge Pillars offers aspiring and professional database administrators, system engineers, and developers the ability to assess their knowledge and prepare for the TCSC international certification exam. This assessment performed live-in-the-app combines a variety of Parsons programming puzzles, drag-and-drop matching and multiple-choice question types. You can also choose the objective domains you want to practice. Those students who sign-up and practice frequently are guaranteed to pass their international certification exam. 

Each time you complete a practice test round, you receive a full performance and score report to help you focus on the exam domain objectives that require more practice. You can use the practice test as many times as you like within 90 days and observe how you improve by comparing your previous performance and score reports.

Practice Test Details

Number of questions: 120
Access Limit: 90 days
Format: Linear and Live-in-the-App
Modes: Real Test and Practice Test

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How to take the T-SQL Exam

Get your certification in just three steps: 

  1. Sign up on Knowledge Pillars and create your exam account.
  2. Purchase your exam voucher from the Knowledge Pillars Store or reach out to one of our TTPs
  3. If you are a student, reach out to your scholastic institution.
  4. Check your email for exam instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder and add Knowledge Pillars to your safe sender list.

Exam Confirmation and Certification Details 

After passing your  exam, you’ll receive an email with details on accessing your digital transcript and official certification. 

Remote Proctoring and Exam Policies 

IMPORTANT: KP Certifications offer remote proctoring, allowing candidates to take exams safely and conveniently from anywhere. If you need assistance, contact our support team at [email protected]. 

Technical Requirements
The minimum system requirements are:
  • Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 OS, MacOS X 10.0x or newer, Linux OS
  • Minimum RAM: 1GB or more depending on the Operating System
  • Minimum processor: 1.0 Ghz or more depending on the operating system and the architecture
  • A color monitor with minimum display resolution: 1366px by 768px
  • Internet access
  • The latest version of the Chrome browser
  • Automatic updates, notifications, other popup windows, and anything that can disrupt the examination process should be disabled
T-SQL Coding Specialist
Number of questions

35

Time limit

50 minutes

Passing score

75%

Format

Linear and In-App

Practice Test

Yes

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