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Key Facts: Informatica CDGC Foundation Exam

~70

Exam Questions

Informatica Foundation series (typical)

~70%

Passing Score

Informatica (verify per exam)

90 min

Exam Duration

Informatica (typical)

$200

Exam Fee

Informatica University (typical)

CLAIRE GPT

AI Capability

NL catalog search

1-2 yrs

Validity

Informatica (verify)

The Informatica CDGC Foundation exam typically has around 70 multiple-choice questions delivered via Pearson VUE / online proctoring in 90 minutes, with a passing score of approximately 70%. Key domains: CDGC platform and CLAIRE AI, catalog scanners and asset types, column-level and end-to-end lineage, business glossary and term hierarchies, sensitive data classification and policies, Cloud Data Marketplace and data products, data quality and stewardship workflows, catalog interoperability (Snowflake Horizon, Unity Catalog, Purview), and CLAIRE GPT. Exam fee is approximately $200 USD. Validity is typically 1-2 years.

Sample Informatica CDGC Foundation Practice Questions

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1What does CDGC stand for?
A.Cloud Data Governance and Catalog
B.Cloud Data Graph Cluster
C.Cloud Database Gateway Connector
D.Cloud Data Grid Controller
Explanation: CDGC stands for Cloud Data Governance and Catalog. It is the IDMC service that unifies data cataloging, business glossary, lineage, data quality, classification, policies, and the Cloud Data Marketplace.
2Which IDMC capability provides the unified metadata foundation that CDGC uses?
A.CLAIRE AI and the IDMC metadata framework
B.Excel only
C.PowerCenter repository only
D.Flat files on disk
Explanation: CDGC is built on the IDMC metadata framework and powered by CLAIRE AI, which drives automated classification, relationships, recommendations, and semantic understanding across cataloged assets.
3What is a scanner in CDGC?
A.A hardware device
B.A metadata collector that extracts technical metadata and lineage from a source system
C.A report
D.A connection alias
Explanation: A scanner (catalog source) extracts technical metadata (schemas, tables, columns, files), and often lineage, from source systems such as databases, files, cloud storage, BI tools, and ETL tools.
4Which of the following can CDGC scan as a source?
A.Only Oracle
B.Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and many others
C.Only spreadsheets
D.Only flat files
Explanation: CDGC supports a broad catalog of scanners including cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse), lakehouses (Databricks), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker), file systems, cloud storage, and more.
5What kind of lineage does CDGC capture at its most detailed level?
A.Table-level only
B.Column-level (field-to-field) lineage
C.File-size lineage
D.Connection-level only
Explanation: CDGC captures column-level (field-to-field) lineage across ETL/ELT pipelines, BI reports, and data warehouses, enabling precise impact analysis and traceability from source to consumption.
6What is the business glossary in CDGC used for?
A.Storing binary assets
B.Defining business terms, owners, policies, and their relationships to technical assets
C.Scheduling jobs
D.Running SQL
Explanation: The business glossary defines business terms (e.g., 'Active Customer', 'Net Revenue'), along with owners, stewards, policies, KPIs, and relationships that link business terms to technical assets such as columns or reports.
7Which CDGC capability automatically suggests business terms to link to technical assets?
A.CLAIRE-powered term recommendations
B.Manual SQL joins
C.Connection test
D.Sorter
Explanation: CLAIRE analyzes asset metadata and sample values to suggest business-term linkages (auto-curation), accelerating glossary curation at scale.
8Which type of asset is a Tableau dashboard once cataloged in CDGC?
A.A BI asset
B.A file asset
C.A task
D.A schedule
Explanation: BI assets (dashboards, reports, datasets) are cataloged as BI asset types, with their own metadata (author, last refresh) and lineage connections to underlying data sources.
9Which CDGC feature lets data consumers find and request access to curated datasets?
A.Cloud Data Marketplace
B.Schedule
C.Sorter
D.Connection
Explanation: Cloud Data Marketplace lets data producers publish governed data products with descriptions, owners, SLAs, lineage, and ratings; consumers browse, rate, and request access via workflows.
10What is a data product in the Cloud Data Marketplace?
A.A hardware SKU
B.A curated, governed, and documented dataset published for consumption
C.A type of subscription
D.An OS process
Explanation: A data product is a curated, governed, and documented dataset (or collection) published with ownership, documentation, lineage, DQ, and SLAs so consumers can discover and trust it.

About the Informatica CDGC Foundation Exam

The Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) Foundation certification validates foundational knowledge of CDGC. It covers catalog scanners (databases, cloud storage, BI tools), column-level and end-to-end lineage, business glossary management, data classification and sensitive data discovery (via CLAIRE), data quality scorecards, policy management, domain-based stewardship, Cloud Data Marketplace (data products, ratings, access requests, SLAs), CLAIRE GPT for natural-language search, and interoperability with Snowflake Horizon, Databricks Unity Catalog, and Microsoft Purview.

Exam sponsor: Informatica / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

70 questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$200 USD

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80%. for candidates who complete the CDGC Foundation Series This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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15-20%

CDGC Platform & CLAIRE AI

CDGC overview, IDMC metadata foundation, CLAIRE AI, deployment model, Secure Agent CDGC scanner service

20-25%

Catalog & Scanners

Scanners for Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, file systems, cloud storage (S3/ADLS/GCS), ETL/ELT tools; technical assets, logical assets, tags, environments

15-20%

Business Glossary & Stewardship

Business terms, categories, hierarchies, term associations, approval workflows, stewardship UI, governance KPIs, domain-based ownership

15-20%

Lineage & Impact Analysis

Column-level (field-to-field) lineage, end-to-end BI-to-source lineage, impact analysis, lineage diff, custom lineage APIs, transformation lineage

10-15%

Classification, DQ & Policies

Sensitive data discovery (CLAIRE-driven PII/PHI/PCI classification), classification propagation, DQ rules and scorecards, policies (access, retention, masking, residency), critical data elements

10-15%

Cloud Data Marketplace

Data products, specifications/contracts, SLAs, ratings and reviews, access request workflows, versioning, lifecycle status, consumer UI

5-10%

Integrations & APIs

REST APIs, catalog interoperability (Snowflake Horizon, Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview), Slack/Teams notifications, IAM provisioning hooks

Preparing for the Informatica CDGC Foundation Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 70 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $200 USD Official sources

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Informatica CDGC Foundation: Suggested Study Strategy

1Understand the full CDGC story: catalog + glossary + lineage + classification + policies + data marketplace
2Know the major scanner categories: databases, cloud storage, BI tools, ETL/ELT tools, and custom lineage via APIs
3Master column-level (field-to-field) vs table-level lineage and how CDGC does impact analysis
4Study classification types and how CLAIRE auto-classifies PII/PHI/PCI and propagates via lineage
5Learn the data product concept — SLAs, trust scores, ratings, lifecycle, versioning, access requests
6Review interoperability: Snowflake Horizon, Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview
7Understand CLAIRE GPT for natural-language search and AI-generated asset descriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Informatica CDGC Foundation exam?

It is an Informatica University Foundation-level certification that validates knowledge of Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC). It covers catalog scanners, lineage, business glossary, classification, data marketplace, policies, and CLAIRE-powered capabilities.

How many questions are on the exam?

The Informatica Foundation-level exam typically consists of around 70 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Always verify the current format on the Informatica University CDGC Foundation Series page before scheduling.

What is the passing score for CDGC Foundation?

The exam typically requires approximately 70% to pass. Some Foundation quizzes use a 60% threshold — verify the current score on your specific exam's Informatica University page.

Are there prerequisites for the Informatica CDGC Foundation exam?

No formal prerequisites. Informatica recommends completing the CDGC Foundation Series on Informatica University and getting hands-on time in an IDMC trial to run a catalog scan, curate glossary terms, and publish a data product before attempting the exam.

How should I prepare for the Informatica CDGC Foundation exam?

Plan 25-40 hours of study: complete the Informatica University CDGC Foundation Series, run scanners in a trial environment, curate business terms and classifications, explore lineage and impact analysis, publish a data product to the Marketplace, and complete 100+ practice questions across all domains.

How long is the CDGC Foundation certification valid?

Informatica certifications are typically valid 1-2 years and can be renewed via a current-version knowledge update. Confirm your specific certification's validity on the Informatica University page.