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Free CEKey Facts: Dynatrace Associate Exam
60 + 10-15
Written + Practical Questions
Dynatrace Associate Certification Learning Path
80%
Passing Score
Dynatrace exam scheduling communication
12
Scored Exam Topics
Dynatrace exam score report
~$200
Exam Fee
Public / partner pricing varies
2 years
Validity
Dynatrace certification terms
100
Practice Questions
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The official Dynatrace Associate Certification Learning Path describes the exam as 60 written questions plus 10-15 practical questions, proctored by ProctorU in English only, with the practical section open book. The passing score is 80%, retakes are permitted after 14 days, and a candidate may take each exam up to 4 times within a 12-month window. Dynatrace recommends about six months of hands-on platform experience, and the certification is valid for 2 years. Exam score reports break results into 12 scored topics, so Security, Business Analytics, Dashboards, Reporting and Analysis, and Cloud Integrations carry real weight alongside OneAgent, Davis AI, traces, and DQL.
Sample Dynatrace Associate Practice Questions
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1Which Dynatrace component is installed directly on monitored hosts to automatically collect metrics, traces, and logs without code changes?
2What is the role of ActiveGate in a Dynatrace deployment?
3Which Dynatrace AI engine is responsible for automatic root-cause analysis of detected problems?
4Which Dynatrace technology automatically discovers and maps all dependencies between hosts, processes, services, and applications in real time?
5Which Dynatrace deployment model is fully hosted and operated by Dynatrace?
6Which OneAgent monitoring mode collects host metrics, processes, network, logs, AND code-level traces?
7Which OneAgent monitoring mode collects ONLY host metrics, network, and process information without code-level instrumentation?
8How is OneAgent typically deployed on a Kubernetes cluster?
9Which file is downloaded and run to install OneAgent on a Linux host?
10What is a Host Group in Dynatrace primarily used for?
About the Dynatrace Associate Exam
The Dynatrace Certified Associate validates foundational knowledge of the Dynatrace observability and security platform across the 12 scored exam topics: foundational platform capabilities, infrastructure observability, Kubernetes, cloud integrations, traces, user experience monitoring, synthetics, log investigation, business analytics, dashboards, reporting and analysis, and security.
Exam sponsor: Dynatrace University, proctored online by ProctorU (English only). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
60 written questions (multiple-choice and multiple-response) plus 10-15 practical questions; the practical section is open book
Time Limit
Not published by Dynatrace for the current written-plus-practical format — confirm in Dynatrace University when scheduling
Passing Score
80%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Foundational Platform Capabilities
Platform value pillars, the app-based web UI, Dynatrace Hub, Grail, DQL, Davis AI, SaaS vs Managed deployment, OneAgent/ActiveGate architecture, and licensing.
Infrastructure Observability
Host, process, and process-group monitoring, monitoring modes, host groups and metadata, the Infrastructure & Operations app, and database performance.
Kubernetes Infrastructure
Dynatrace Operator deployment plus cluster, node, namespace, workload, and pod analysis, Kubernetes events, and resource requests versus limits.
Cloud Integrations
Agentless ingestion from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, CloudWatch polling versus Metric Streams, VMware vSphere via vCenter, and Hub extensions.
Traces
PurePath distributed tracing, service detection, service flow and backtrace, method hotspots, and database service diagnostics.
User Experience Monitoring
Real User Monitoring architecture and injection, user actions, Visually Complete and Speed Index, Apdex, user sessions, and Session Replay masking.
Synthetics
HTTP, single-URL browser, and multi-step clickpath monitors, public and private locations, credential vault, outage detection, and maintenance windows.
Log Investigation
Log ingestion on Grail, OpenPipeline processing and masking, log content analysis and parsing, and DQL for log investigation.
Business Analytics
Business events from OneAgent capture rules, RUM, the bizevents ingest API, and logs; querying the bizevents table to connect performance to revenue and conversion.
Dashboards
Notebooks and their query, code, and markdown sections; dashboard tiles, variables, and segments; Data Explorer and visualization selection.
Reporting and Analysis
Metrics on Grail and retention tiers, dashboard reports and subscriptions, the Dashboards/Document and DQL Query APIs with OAuth clients, user behavior analysis, and session segmentation.
Security
Platform data privacy and access control, Runtime Vulnerability Analytics, third-party and code-level vulnerabilities, the Davis Security Score and Security Advisor, Runtime Application Protection, and Security Investigator.
Preparing for the Dynatrace Associate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Assessment: 60 written questions (multiple-choice and multiple-response) plus 10-15 practical questions; the practical section is open book
- Time limit: Not published by Dynatrace for the current written-plus-practical format — confirm in Dynatrace University when scheduling
- Exam / certification fees: ~$200 USD (free or discounted for Dynatrace partners) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 130 available questions
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Dynatrace Associate: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Dynatrace Associate exam?
The official Dynatrace Associate Certification Learning Path states the exam consists of 60 written questions plus 10 to 15 practical questions. The written section contains multiple-choice and multiple-response items, and the practical section is open book. Dynatrace does not publish a single combined total, so expect roughly 70 to 75 items.
What score is required to pass the Dynatrace Associate exam?
The passing score is 80%. Candidates who score below 80% may retake the exam after 14 days and may take each exam up to 4 times within a 12-month window. The 72% figure still circulating online describes the pre-2025 version of the exam and is out of date.
How is the Dynatrace Associate exam proctored and how long does it take?
The exam is proctored online by ProctorU, and proctoring is provided in English only. Dynatrace does not publish a total duration for the current written-plus-practical format, so confirm the time allowance in Dynatrace University when you schedule. The frequently quoted 105-minute figure applies to the older all-written 70-question format.
How are multiple-response questions scored on the Dynatrace Associate exam?
For multiple-response questions a partial percentage is awarded for each correct answer, and the same percentage is deducted for each incorrect choice. Guessing on select-all-that-apply items therefore carries a real penalty, so select only the options you can justify.
How much does the Dynatrace Associate certification cost and how long is it valid?
The exam typically costs around $200 USD for public candidates, and employees of Dynatrace partner organizations may receive discounted or sponsored vouchers. Under the Dynatrace certification terms each certification is valid for two years, after which holders must pass the current version of the exam to remain certified.
What topics are scored on the Dynatrace Associate exam?
Dynatrace exam score reports break results into 12 scored topics: Foundational Platform Capabilities, Infrastructure Observability, Kubernetes Infrastructure, Cloud Integrations, Traces, User Experience Monitoring, Synthetics, Log Investigation, Business Analytics, Dashboards, Reporting and Analysis, and Security. Dynatrace does not publish a percentage weight for each topic, so prepare across all twelve rather than concentrating only on OneAgent and Davis AI.
What prerequisites are recommended before taking the Dynatrace Associate exam?
There are no formal prerequisite certifications. Dynatrace recommends approximately six months of hands-on experience with the platform, plus familiarity with service-oriented architectures, application servers, operating systems, and cloud and container technologies. Completing the Dynatrace Essentials Learning Plan and practising in the free Dynatrace Playground is the recommended preparation path, especially for the open-book practical section.