Exam format
Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant credential validates the ability to implement and administer Data Cloud solutions. Candidates must demonstrate a practical understanding of data ingestion, data modeling, identity resolution, segmentation, insights, and triggered actions. The exam covers six domains, with heavy emphasis on ingestion and modeling, segmentation and insights, and acting on data. Successful consultants can translate business requirements into trusted data flows and activated audience segments. They know how to connect Data Cloud to other Salesforce products, manage identity rules, and ensure governance. The certification is designed for professionals who work on real-world Data Cloud projects and need to make decisions about data strategy, security, and scalability. The exam is based on the version published after June 1, 2024, so candidates should study the latest Trailhead modules and official exam guide. Because Data Cloud continues to evolve, the exam content is updated to reflect the current feature set and industry best practices. Preparation should include hands-on practice with Data Cloud orgs, sample datasets, and integration scenarios. This credential is useful for consultants, data architects, and solution engineers who want to prove their Data Cloud expertise. The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 105 minutes. A passing score of 68 percent is required. Overall, the certification shows a balanced mix of technical configuration, data governance, and business outcome focus.
- 60 questions
- 105 min
- 62% to pass
- 6 domains
certilumExam facts at a glance
The published specifications for this certification.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60 |
| Time limit | 105 minutes (105s per question) |
| Passing score | 62% — 70% (current Data 360 Consultant exam guide; the superseded Data Cloud Consultant guide stated 62%) |
| Domains | 6 |
| Level | Associate |
| Question bank here | 60 questions |
| Published format | Content: 60 multiple-choice questions and up to five unscored questions; Time allotted to complete the exam: 105 minutes (current Data 360 Consultant Exam Guide); the superseded Data Cloud Consultant guide stated 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions, and up to five non-scored questions, 105 minutes |
| Source | Official exam specification, published by the vendor |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act on Data | 18% |
| 11 |
| Data Cloud Overview | 18% |
| 11 |
| Identity Resolution | 14% |
| 8 |
| Segmentation and Insights | 18% |
| 11 |
| Data Ingestion and Modeling | 20% |
| 12 |
| Data Cloud Setup and Administration | 12% |
| 7 |
The heaviest domain is Act on Data at 18%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: Renamed/refreshed: the official exam guide carries an 'Important Update' stating the Data Cloud Consultant exam would be refreshed on March 27, 2026 to align with the Spring '26 release, directing candidates to the re-titled Data 360 Consultant Exam Guide (same help article, now 'Salesforce Certified Data 360 Consultant Exam Guide'); this is the Data Cloud to Data 360 rebrand, and it is not one of the 16 certifications renamed effective July 24, 2026 (official Salesforce Certification Name Changes FAQ). It is not among the 24 certifications retiring February 1, 2027 per Salesforce's official 2027 Certification Retirements FAQ (last day to register July 24, 2026; last day to test August 31, 2026). Prerequisite: None; retakes follow the official policy of 3 attempts per release cycle with 24-hour then 14-day waits, at 50% of the original price. Renewal: the certification maintenance module must be completed on Trailhead once a year or the credential expires; the old datacloudconsultant credential URL still resolves (HTTP 200). Official exam page
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