Preparation through examination scheduling

A knowledge-based exam for Tableau means that there are questions in the test intended to certify your understanding of the tool without being able to use Tableau. This is very difficult as Tableau is a tool that people utilize with hands-on experience; terms and how processes are done are second nature and not strongly considered by most practitioners. In addition, Tableau expects you to have 3-6 months of daily and consistent use of the tool to be ready for the examination. This book crams that knowledge and applies a combination of academic and practical knowledge to prepare you even better for the examination in far less time.

The following sections will help you determine system needs, how to access the examination site, and what to do once you are there to schedule your exam.

Examination basics

The time to take the exam is 60 minutes. The question format is multiple choice (e.g. select a single response from four or five options...