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Key Facts: Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Exam

$250

Exam Fee (USD, retake $175)

Epicor University

75%

Passing Score

Epicor

100

Question Count

Epicor

120 min

Time Limit

Epicor

20%

BAQs (largest exam domain)

Epicor Kinetic Tools Management blueprint

OData v4

REST API standard

Epicor Open REST API

The Epicor Kinetic Tools Management certification is a 100-question, multiple-choice exam delivered online with remote proctoring, with a 120-minute limit, a 75% passing score, and a $250 fee (retake $175). It covers BAQs (20%), Dashboards (15%), BPM (15%), Functions (10%), SSRS Reporting (10%), Searches/Routing/Developer Tools (10%), SQL Reporting (5%), Application Studio (5%), REST (5%), and Data Discovery (5%). The credential is administered by Epicor University and tied to a Kinetic release version.

Sample Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Practice Questions

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1In the Epicor Kinetic BAQ Designer, which subquery type is used to create a reusable, named result set that is defined once at the top of the query and can then be joined to other subqueries like a table?
A.InnerSubQuery
B.TopLevel
C.Common Table Expression (CTE)
D.UnionSubQuery
Explanation: A Common Table Expression (CTE) subquery is defined and given a name, then placed at the top of the subquery list so it can be referenced and joined like a table in the TopLevel query. This is the standard way to reuse an intermediate result set, such as a prior-year sales calculation, inside another query.
2A consultant needs a BAQ whose results can be edited directly in a dashboard grid so users can write changes back to the database. Which BAQ option must be enabled?
A.Shared
B.External
C.Phrase Build only
D.Updatable
Explanation: An Updatable BAQ exposes the result set for editing and write-back. You mark the query as Updatable, configure the update method (built-in field-level update or an advanced business object method), and the dashboard or REST consumer can then post changes back to the Epicor database.
3Which prefix do all Epicor-supplied calculated fields receive in the column name when a BAQ is generated, distinguishing them from native table fields?
A.Calculated_
B.Calc_
C.UD_
D.Field_
Explanation: In the BAQ Designer, calculated fields are emitted in the query phrase with the prefix Calculated_ (for example, Calculated_RowNum). This naming makes them easy to identify in the Query Phrase and when consumed downstream in dashboards, reports, and REST results.
4When building a BAQ, which join type should be selected to return ALL rows from the left (primary) table even when no matching row exists in the joined table?
A.Inner join (matching rows only)
B.Left outer join (all rows from the left table)
C.Cross join
D.Self join
Explanation: A left outer join, labeled in Epicor as 'All Rows From' the table on the left side of the relationship, preserves every row from the primary table and supplies nulls where the joined table has no match. This is essential when you must list all parts or customers regardless of whether related activity exists.
5Which Epicor table holds sales order header records and is the typical TopLevel starting table for an open-orders BAQ?
A.Erp.OrderDtl
B.Erp.QuoteHed
C.Erp.ShipHead
D.Erp.OrderHed
Explanation: Erp.OrderHed stores one record per sales order header (customer, order date, order amounts), while Erp.OrderDtl stores the individual order lines. For an open-orders summary BAQ you typically start from OrderHed and join OrderDtl/OrderRel for line and release detail.
6A BAQ must accept a date entered by the user at run time to filter results. Which BAQ feature provides this input?
A.A constant
B.A subquery criteria
C.A parameter
D.A union
Explanation: BAQ parameters prompt the user for a value at execution and are referenced in criteria using the @ParameterName syntax. You define the parameter name, data type, and default, then bind it to a filter so users can supply a date range or other value when the query runs.
7In the Updatable BAQ wizard, which update processing option lets the system automatically generate the update logic from a single business object and its associated tables without custom code?
A.Advanced BPM Update Only
B.General Update via business object (auto-generated)
C.External REST update
D.No update allowed
Explanation: The Updatable BAQ can auto-generate a general update using a chosen business object so simple field edits write back through that BO's validation. For logic that goes beyond what the wizard generates, you add an Advanced (BPM) update directive, but the auto-generated BO update covers straightforward cases.
8Which aggregate-related clause must be applied in a BAQ when you mix aggregate functions like SUM with non-aggregated display fields?
A.GROUP BY
B.ORDER BY
C.HAVING only
D.DISTINCT
Explanation: When a BAQ subquery includes an aggregate (SUM, COUNT, MAX, etc.) together with other displayed columns, those non-aggregated columns must appear in the GROUP BY. The BAQ Designer manages this through the GroupBy setting on each display field so the SQL is valid.
9A consultant wants a BAQ to pull data from a SQL Server database that is NOT the Epicor application database. Which BAQ type is required?
A.Updatable BAQ
B.Quick Search BAQ
C.External BAQ
D.Report BAQ
Explanation: An External BAQ connects to an outside data source through a defined External BAQ connection (for example, a separate SQL Server) and brings that data into Epicor for display in dashboards or searches. It does not query the internal Erp/Ice schemas the way a normal BAQ does.
10Which BAQ Designer tab is used to define the links between tables, specifying the matching fields and the join type for each relationship?
A.Display Fields
B.Query Phrase
C.Analyze
D.Table Relations
Explanation: The Table Relations tab is where you define how joined tables relate: which fields match on each side and whether the join is inner or outer. Errors such as 'Fields in join clause are not properly set' point you back to Table Relations to correct the mapping.

About the Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Exam

The Epicor Kinetic Tools Management certification validates the knowledge and skills required to operate, support, or consult on the Kinetic tools that retrieve and display data, modify business process flows, customize forms and reports, and integrate Kinetic with external systems. The blueprint centers on Business Activity Queries (BAQs) and dashboards, Business Process Management (BPM) method and data directives, Epicor Functions, SSRS and SQL-based reporting, enterprise/quick searches and developer tools, Application Studio, the Open REST API, and Epicor Data Discovery. Earners demonstrate they can design BAQ-driven dashboards, write BPM directives, build reusable functions, modify reports, and consume Kinetic through OData v4 REST. The certification is tied to a Kinetic release, so content is maintained per version.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

$250 (Epicor (Epicor University))

Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Exam Content Outline

20%

Business Activity Queries (BAQs)

Build BAQs using inner subqueries, CTEs, joins, calculated fields, parameters, aggregates with GROUP BY, and window functions; create updatable, external, and shared BAQs; and understand how a BAQ feeds dashboards, quick searches, reports, and REST endpoints.

15%

Dashboards

Design Kinetic dashboards with grid, chart, and tracker views; configure provider models and data-view binding, implement publish/subscribe (? required vs ?? optional) filtering, build updatable dashboards, and deploy classic dashboards into Kinetic via Application Studio.

15%

Business Process Management (BPM)

Create method directives (pre-processing, base, post-processing) and data directives (standard, in-transaction), use condition and custom-code widgets, handle RowMod flags on tt temp tables, raise exceptions, and choose the right directive for the source of a change.

10%

Functions

Build reusable Epicor Functions (EFx) organized in libraries with typed input/output parameters, invoke them from BPMs, Application Studio, and schedules, and call them externally through the REST v2 API with API-key security.

10%

SSRS Reporting

Work with Report Data Definitions (RDD) to shape the dataset, edit RDL layouts in Microsoft Report Builder, manage report styles and output formats, duplicate base reports before modifying, and generate reports from a BAQ using the BAQ Report Designer.

10%

Searches, Routing & Developer Tools

Configure enterprise and quick searches with correct return fields, route work and approvals, use customization layers scoped to groups, bulk-load with DMT, trace REST/method calls, monitor with the System Monitor, and migrate objects with Solution Workbench.

5%

SQL Reporting

Apply Microsoft T-SQL functions (DATEPART, CHARINDEX, ISNULL/COALESCE, ROW_NUMBER), use unions to combine result sets, and respect SQL evaluation order, for example wrapping window functions in an outer query to filter on them.

5%

Application Studio

Use the low-code/no-code visual designer to build and personalize Kinetic screens, bind grids, charts, and trackers to BAQ data views, add user-defined fields and custom components, and wire event-driven actions while keeping the UI thin.

5%

REST

Consume the Open REST API following OData v4, distinguish v1 (browser UI) from v2 (functions and secured external integration), use query options and API keys with scopes, and explore services with the interactive REST help.

5%

Data Discovery

Use Epicor Data Discovery (EDD) for real-time, BAQ-driven visualization with drag-and-drop measures and dimensions and drill-down to transactions, and understand how EDD relates to Epicor Data Analytics (EDA) and Epicor Grow BI.

How to Pass the Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $250

Keys to Passing

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

Epicor Kinetic Certification (Kinetic Tools Management) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Spend the most time on BAQs (20%): practice joins and outer joins, CTE and inner subqueries, calculated fields with T-SQL, parameters, aggregates with GROUP BY, and the ROW_NUMBER pattern for latest-per-group.
2Master the BPM directive matrix: method directives (pre/base/post) versus data directives (standard vs in-transaction), when each fires relative to the database commit, and how RowMod ('A','U','D') drives logic on tt temp tables.
3Know the reporting pipeline end to end: an RDD shapes the dataset sent to the report DB, the RDL (edited in Report Builder) controls layout, and report styles pair them, always duplicate a base report before changing it.
4Understand REST clearly: Kinetic is OData v4, v1 is what the browser UI uses, v2 plus API keys is for functions and external integrations, and you trace calls via the browser Network tab (XHR/Fetch) to /api/v2/odata endpoints.
5Practice Kinetic best practice: keep the UI thin by moving logic into Epicor Functions and BPMs instead of business-object calls in Application Studio events; functions are reusable from BPMs, UI, schedules, and REST.
6Differentiate the analytics tools: Epicor Data Discovery (EDD) is real-time, BAQ-driven in-app visualization, Epicor Data Analytics (EDA) is broader historical analysis, and Epicor Grow is the low-code/no-code cloud BI product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current exam facts for the Epicor Kinetic Tools Management certification?

Epicor lists the Kinetic Tools Management exam as 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes with a 75% passing score and a $250 fee (retake $175). It is delivered online with remote proctoring through Epicor University and is tied to a Kinetic release version.

What topics does the Kinetic Tools Management exam cover?

The blueprint covers BAQs (20%), Dashboards (15%), BPM (15%), Functions (10%), SSRS Reporting (10%), Searches/Routing/Developer Tools (10%), SQL Reporting (5%), Application Studio (5%), REST (5%), and Data Discovery (5%).

Which topic carries the most weight?

Business Activity Queries (BAQs) is the heaviest area at 20%, covering joins, subqueries, CTEs, calculated fields, parameters, aggregates, window functions, and updatable, external, and shared BAQs.

Is the Epicor Kinetic certification version-specific?

Yes. Epicor maintains the Kinetic Tools Management certification per release, so the exam content reflects the tools and features of the Kinetic version being tested. Confirm the current version on the Epicor Learning portal.

How should I prepare for the Epicor Kinetic tools exam?

Work hands-on in a Kinetic environment building BAQs, dashboards, BPM directives, functions, and reports, and study the Epicor University Kinetic Tools course guides, since most questions map to that material. Practice tracing REST calls and writing T-SQL calculated fields.

Does Epicor publish a pass rate for this exam?

No. Epicor does not publish a public pass-rate percentage for the Kinetic Tools Management certification. The passing score is 75%.