Exam format
SnowPro Advanced: Architect Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The SnowPro Advanced: Architect certification is an elite-level credential designed for professionals who have moved beyond basic administration into the realm of strategic solution design. It focuses on the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and cost-effective Snowflake architectures. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of how Snowflake's unique architecture influences data movement, security posture, and computational efficiency. Unlike the Core certification, this exam tests the 'why' behind architectural decisions, requiring mastery of trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity in real-world enterprise scenarios.
- 65 questions
- 115 min
- 70% to pass
- 4 domains
certilumExam facts at a glance
What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 65 |
| Time limit | 115 minutes (106s per question) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Domains | 4 |
| Level | Professional |
| Question bank here | 65 questions |
| Source | Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineering | 25% |
| 16 |
| Accounts & Security | 25% |
| 16 |
| Snowflake Architecture | 30% |
| 20 |
| Performance Optimization | 20% |
| 13 |
The heaviest domain is Data Engineering at 25%, 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: Official SnowPro series price: Core USD 175, Specialty USD 225, Advanced USD 375 (per attempt). 20% regional discount in India. Delivered by Pearson VUE (test centre or online); 7-day wait between attempts, maximum 4 retakes in 12 months; valid for 2 years. Prerequisite: SnowPro Core. 65 questions, 115 min, 750/1000. Official exam page
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