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Which tool manages Alteryx Server configuration on the host machine?

Alteryx System Settings

Designer Canvas

Windows Notepad

SQL Management Studio

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Key Facts: Alteryx Server Admin Exam

Questions

Alteryx prep guide

2 hours

Time Limit

Alteryx prep guide

~80%

Pass Target

Alteryx community consensus

Free

Cost

Alteryx Community

Server 24.1

Version Tested

Alteryx prep guide

2 years

Validity

Alteryx certification policy

As of April 2026, Server Administration is free, open-book, on-demand, and delivered online, with 80 multiple-choice questions and a 2-hour time limit. The published exam version tests on Alteryx Server 24.1. The domain breakdown is Gallery Administration Settings (55%), Data Source Integrations (25%), and Maintenance and Troubleshooting (20%). Allowed resources include Alteryx Community, Server Help Documentation, public websites, and Alteryx Server itself.

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1Which tool manages Alteryx Server configuration on the host machine?

A.Alteryx System Settings

B.Designer Canvas

C.Windows Notepad

D.SQL Management Studio

Explanation: Alteryx System Settings is the native admin UI for configuring Server roles, the Gallery, workers, and storage. Designer is an authoring tool, and Notepad/SSMS are not Server admin tools.

2Which Server role typically runs the scheduler and workflow execution?

A.Worker

B.Gallery

C.Controller

D.Designer

Explanation: The Worker role runs jobs and schedules. The Controller coordinates and holds configuration, Gallery is the web frontend, and Designer is the authoring tool.

3Which database is the default metadata store for Alteryx Server?

A.MongoDB

B.SQL Server

C.Oracle

D.Postgres

Explanation: Alteryx Server uses an embedded MongoDB by default for Gallery metadata, user/collection info, workflow records, and schedules. Users can switch to user-managed MongoDB in some deployments.

4Which Gallery object lets admins group curated workflows for shared access?

A.Collection

B.Studio

C.Workflow

D.Macro

Explanation: Collections bundle workflows and users so members can find and run the included items. Studios are per-user or team spaces for publishing, and workflows/macros are published units.

5Which setting controls whether new sign-ups need admin approval?

A.User approval / sign-up policy in Gallery settings

B.Worker concurrency

C.License key

D.MongoDB port

Explanation: Gallery sign-up policies determine whether self-registration is open, closed, or requires admin approval. Worker concurrency, license keys, and MongoDB ports do not change sign-up behavior.

6Which authentication modes does Alteryx Server commonly support?

A.Built-in (forms), Integrated Windows Authentication, and SAML

B.Only Built-in

C.Only SAML

D.Only LDAP via legacy proxy

Explanation: Alteryx Server supports Built-in Gallery auth, Integrated Windows Authentication, and SAML single sign-on. Choice depends on organizational identity infrastructure.

7Which option controls how many workflows a Worker can run simultaneously?

A.Worker 'Jobs to Run Concurrently' (concurrency) setting

B.Designer canvas size

C.Gallery theme

D.DCM expiration

Explanation: Concurrency determines how many jobs a Worker runs in parallel, and it is the most direct throughput knob on a single worker. Canvas size, theme, and DCM expiration are unrelated.

8Which term describes a protected credential store Alteryx uses for Data Connections?

A.DCM (Data Connection Manager)

B.YXDB

C.Workflow template

D.Gallery token

Explanation: DCM centralizes credential storage and governance for data sources. YXDB is a data format, templates are starter workflows, and Gallery tokens are user-level API tokens.

9Which option lets users save and run workflows from the Gallery without downloading them locally?

A.Publishing a workflow to the Gallery and using run/schedule features

B.Emailing the YXMD file

C.Pasting XML into a chat

D.Running only in Designer

Explanation: Gallery publishing is the mechanism for running and scheduling workflows server-side. Email, chat pastes, and Designer-only runs bypass governance and scheduling.

10Which is a common cause of schedule failures after a password change for a run-as account?

A.The run-as credentials stored with the schedule are stale and must be updated in Gallery or DCM

B.Too many Browses

C.Designer was upgraded

D.The workflow has Comments

Explanation: Schedules store the run-as credentials that execute the workflow. A changed password invalidates them until refreshed in Gallery or the DCM-managed connection.

About the Alteryx Server Admin Exam

The Alteryx Server Administration Certification validates knowledge of configuring and administering Alteryx Server (Gallery), including settings, user and permission management, data source integrations, and maintenance and troubleshooting of a production Alteryx environment.

Assessment

80 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

~80% (Alteryx does not publish official cut scores)

Exam Fee

Free (open-book, online, on-demand) (Alteryx)

Alteryx Server Admin Exam Content Outline

55%

Gallery Administration Settings

Server System Settings, Designer mode vs. Server mode, Gallery configuration, collections, subscriptions, users and roles, authentication, and workflow management.

25%

Data Source Integrations

Data Connections, credential management, DCM (Data Connection Manager), connectors, and secure connection patterns.

20%

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Server logs, MongoDB backups, worker and scheduler configuration, licensing, upgrade procedures, high availability, and diagnostics.

How to Pass the Alteryx Server Admin Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: ~80% (Alteryx does not publish official cut scores)
Assessment: 80 multiple-choice questions
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: Free (open-book, online, on-demand)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Alteryx Server Admin Study Tips from Top Performers

1Install or get access to a lab Alteryx Server and walk through every System Settings pane.

2Configure both Built-in and Integrated Windows / SAML authentication at least once.

3Build a Collection and assign Studios and users to it to understand sharing semantics.

4Set up Data Connections via DCM and map credentials to Studios.

5Practice a MongoDB backup and restore using the Alteryx-provided instructions.

6Review logs to understand where workers, scheduler, and gallery write output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alteryx Server version does the exam test?

The published exam version tests on Alteryx Server 24.1. If you administer a much newer or older release, confirm that your environment behaves the same on the behaviors covered in the prep guide before the exam.

How long is the Server Admin exam?

It is an 80-question, 2-hour, open-book, multiple-choice exam delivered online and on-demand via the Alteryx Community. Candidates may use Alteryx Community, Alteryx Server Help Documentation, public websites, and Alteryx Server itself as resources.

What are the domain weights?

Gallery Administration Settings is 55%, Data Source Integrations is 25%, and Maintenance and Troubleshooting is 20%. That weighting means fluency with Gallery settings, authentication, and collections is the single biggest driver of exam success.

Do I need hands-on Alteryx Server experience?

Yes, practically speaking. The exam is designed for people who administer Alteryx Server in production. The open-book format means you can reference docs and Alteryx Server itself, but you need to know where to look and why.

Is the exam free?

Yes, the Server Administration Certification is free. You need an Alteryx Community profile to take it, and the certification is valid for two years.

What is the best way to prepare?

Walk through every pane of System Settings on a lab Server, configure DCM and Data Connections, set up a Private Studio plus Collections, back up and restore MongoDB, and review the Alteryx Server admin docs end to end. The 55% Gallery Administration weight rewards deep fluency with settings.