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Key Facts: EDB PostgreSQL Associate Exam
50
Exam Questions
EDB public catalog
70%
Passing Score
EDB public catalog
60 min
Exam Duration
EDB public catalog
$200
Exam Fee
EDB public catalog
7
Official Competencies
EDB public catalog
v18/v16/v14
Current Versions Listed
EDB certification catalog
As of March 11, 2026, EDB's current public certification materials list the Essentials for PostgreSQL associate exam at 50 questions, 60 minutes, 70% passing, and $200 USD. EDB publicly lists seven competencies for the exam but does not publish public percentage weights in the currently indexed catalog, so this 200-question practice bank weights SQL and everyday administration a bit more heavily than the surrounding domains while still covering all official competency areas.
About the EDB PostgreSQL Associate Exam
EDB's associate-level PostgreSQL certification validates the core skills expected from a junior PostgreSQL database administrator. The exam focuses on architecture and installation, SQL fluency, day-to-day administration, backup and recovery, high availability concepts, and monitoring or tuning basics for production PostgreSQL environments.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$200 USD (EnterpriseDB (EDB))
EDB PostgreSQL Associate Exam Content Outline
Explain PostgreSQL architecture and installation
Understand the PostgreSQL server process model, database clusters, initdb, filesystem layout, configuration files, startup behavior, and the fundamentals of installing or initializing a PostgreSQL environment.
Demonstrate SQL knowledge
Work confidently with SELECT statements, filtering, sorting, joins, grouping, data types, constraints, and transaction-safe DML in everyday PostgreSQL administration scenarios.
Use PostgreSQL administrative tools
Navigate psql meta-commands, pgAdmin, client-side utilities, and PostgreSQL catalogs or information-schema views to inspect, manage, and troubleshoot database environments.
Demonstrate basic PostgreSQL administration knowledge
Create and manage databases, schemas, tablespaces, roles, privileges, authentication settings, routine maintenance workflows, and common data-loading or data-movement operations.
Implement backup and recovery strategies
Distinguish logical and physical backups, use pg_dump and pg_restore, understand pg_basebackup and WAL archiving, and choose the right restore or point-in-time recovery approach.
Identify high availability options
Recognize PostgreSQL replication and failover concepts, including hot standby, streaming replication, synchronous versus asynchronous behavior, replication slots, and practical HA tradeoffs.
Monitor and tune PostgreSQL
Read PostgreSQL statistics views, interpret EXPLAIN output, understand index usage, review logs and autovacuum behavior, and apply safe first-line performance configuration decisions.
How to Pass the EDB PostgreSQL Associate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Exam fee: $200 USD
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exam facts should I use for the current EDB PostgreSQL Associate exam?
As of March 11, 2026, EDB's current public catalog points to a 50-question, 60-minute associate exam priced at $200 USD with a 70% passing score. Some older version-specific course pages still reference 54 questions, so the newer catalog numbers are the safer planning baseline.
What topics does EDB officially say this exam covers?
EDB's current public competency list covers seven areas: architecture and installation, SQL knowledge, administrative tools, basic PostgreSQL administration, backup and recovery, high availability options, and monitoring or tuning. Those seven areas drive this practice bank.
Does EDB publish official percentage weights for each domain?
Not in the currently indexed public catalog pages. EDB publicly lists the competencies, but not public percentage weights, so this practice bank uses transparent practice-weighting across all seven official areas instead of claiming unpublished official percentages.
How much study time should most candidates plan?
Candidates with prior SQL or Linux administration experience can often prepare in roughly 30 to 50 focused hours. If PostgreSQL is new to you, a more realistic range is 50 to 80 hours with hands-on lab time using psql, pgAdmin, pg_dump, pg_restore, and a small replication or backup lab.
Is the exam tied to one PostgreSQL version only?
EDB's current certification catalog lists Essentials for PostgreSQL versions v18, v16, and v14. The tested skills are intentionally fundamental and portable across versions, but you should still be comfortable with current PostgreSQL defaults, tooling, and terminology.
Were there any 2026 regulatory changes for this exam?
No separate 2026 regulatory changes were found in current public EDB materials. The main current change is branding and version availability in the certification catalog, not a regulatory or licensure-driven overhaul.