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A stakeholder asks for a KPI showing total 2026 sales excluding the APAC region. Which set analysis expression is correct in Qlik Sense?

Sum({<Year={2026}, Region-={'APAC'}>} Sales)

Sum({<Year={2026}, Region={'!APAC'}>} Sales)

Sum({<Year=2026, Region<>'APAC'>} Sales)

Sum(Sales) WHERE Year=2026 AND Region<>'APAC'

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Key Facts: QSBA Exam

Questions

Qlik Learning

120 min

Time Limit

Qlik Learning

62%

Passing Score

Qlik Learning

$250

Exam Fee

buy-learning.qlik.com

4 domains

Content Areas

Qlik Learning

Online

Proctored Delivery

Qlik Learning Platform

As of April 15, 2026, Qlik's current QSBA exam is a 50-question, 120-minute proctored multiple-choice exam with a 62% passing score delivered on the Qlik Learning platform. The published domain weights are Identify Requirements (30%), Design Applications (24%), Build Applications (32%), and Prepare and Load Data (14%). Pricing is typically $250 per exam; Qlik occasionally runs free certification offers and includes vouchers in paid training bundles. Always confirm the current fee on buy-learning.qlik.com before scheduling.

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1A stakeholder asks for a KPI showing total 2026 sales excluding the APAC region. Which set analysis expression is correct in Qlik Sense?

A.Sum({<Year={2026}, Region-={'APAC'}>} Sales)

B.Sum({<Year={2026}, Region={'!APAC'}>} Sales)

C.Sum({<Year=2026, Region<>'APAC'>} Sales)

D.Sum(Sales) WHERE Year=2026 AND Region<>'APAC'

Explanation: Set analysis uses curly braces with a set modifier. Year={2026} fixes the year, and Region-={'APAC'} subtracts APAC from the current selection. The minus sign before the equals performs set subtraction on the field value list.

2In Qlik Sense, which colour indicates a field value that is SELECTED in the current selection state?

A.White

B.Gray

C.Green

D.Light gray

Explanation: Qlik's associative colours use green for selected values, white for associated (still possible) values, and gray for excluded values. A business analyst must be able to read these colours to describe the state of an app.

3A business user needs to see Sales broken down by Region with the ability to drill into Country. Which Qlik Sense object best supports this?

A.KPI object

B.Drill-down dimension in a bar chart

C.Variable input

D.Filter pane with only Region

Explanation: A drill-down dimension groups Region then Country into a single hierarchical dimension. When used in a bar chart, selecting a region automatically reveals countries within that region on the same visual.

4Which Qlik Sense object is designed to highlight a single key metric with a conditional colour?

A.Pivot table

B.KPI object

C.Scatter plot

D.Histogram

Explanation: The KPI object displays one or two headline measures with optional conditional colour thresholds, making it the standard choice for executive dashboards and scorecards.

5A stakeholder asks for year-over-year sales variance. Which expression calculates current-year minus prior-year sales using set analysis?

A.Sum({<Year={$(=Max(Year))}>} Sales) - Sum({<Year={$(=Max(Year)-1)}>} Sales)

B.Sum(Sales) - Sum(Sales) Year-1

C.YoY(Sum(Sales))

D.Sum(Sales) - LAG(Sales, 1)

Explanation: Qlik set analysis with dollar-sign expansion resolves Max(Year) at evaluation time, then subtracts the same expression for Year-1. This pattern delivers a dynamic current vs prior calculation without hard-coding years.

6Where are reusable dimensions, measures, and visualizations stored in a Qlik Sense app?

A.Data Load Editor

B.Master items library

C.App properties

D.Insight Advisor

Explanation: The Master items library stores governed, reusable dimensions, measures, and visualizations so an analyst can maintain consistent definitions across every sheet in the app.

7An analyst wants a measure to always ignore the user's Year selection. Which set modifier achieves this?

A.Sum({1} Sales)

B.Sum({<Year=>} Sales)

C.Sum({$<Year=>} Sales)

D.Both B and C

Explanation: Both {<Year=>} (implicit $) and {$<Year=>} remove the Year selection from the current state while keeping all other selections. {1} would also ignore every selection, not just Year.

8Which visualization best shows the correlation between two continuous measures across a set of products?

A.Scatter plot

B.Pie chart

C.Treemap

D.Gauge

Explanation: A scatter plot maps two measures on X and Y axes with one dot per dimension value, making correlations and outliers visually obvious — for example Price vs Margin across products.

9A user wants to see Sales in the chart AND keep the same measure logic usable in a KPI. What is the best practice?

A.Copy the expression between both objects

B.Create a master measure and reuse it in both objects

C.Store it in a variable only

D.Store it in the script only

Explanation: A master measure gives the expression a single governed definition. When you fix or extend it once, every chart and KPI that references it updates, preventing definition drift across the app.

10Which feature allows an analyst to save and share a particular combination of selections with other users?

A.Bookmarks

B.Snapshots

C.Variables

D.Sections

Explanation: Bookmarks capture the current selection state and can be named, private or shared so other users can return to the same filtered view with a single click. They are the standard way to save selection scenarios.

About the QSBA Exam

The Qlik Sense Business Analyst Certification (QSBA) validates that you can identify requirements, design applications, and build visualizations that answer real business questions in Qlik Sense. The exam is platform-neutral so it targets both Qlik Cloud and client-managed deployments, and it focuses on how analysts translate stakeholder needs into master items, sheets, set analysis expressions, and governed apps.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

62%

Exam Fee

$250 USD (Qlik)

QSBA Exam Content Outline

30%

Identify Requirements

Determine Qlik Sense capabilities, recommend KPIs, dimensions and measures, interpret Qlik associations (green/white/gray), and match solution design to business user needs.

32%

Build Applications

Construct sheets, charts, master items, set analysis expressions, variables, and navigation to deliver a polished, governed Qlik Sense app.

24%

Design Applications

Choose visualization types and layouts, apply design best practices (accessibility, mobile, performance), and iterate with stakeholders to refine the app.

14%

Prepare and Load Data

Use the Data Manager, basic script edits, associations, and calculated fields to prepare the data an analyst needs to build a trustworthy app.

How to Pass the QSBA Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 62%
Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions
Time limit: 120 minutes
Exam fee: $250 USD

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Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
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QSBA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize set analysis syntax: Sum({<Year={2026}, Region-={'APAC'}>} Sales) should feel automatic.

2Practice reading Qlik association colors (green selected, white possible, gray excluded) in scenario wording.

3Build at least two complete apps end to end using real data so master items and sheet design feel natural.

4Review which chart type fits which question: KPI, bar, line, combo, pivot, table, scatter, map, gauge, treemap.

5Understand how Data Manager differs from the Data Load Editor and when an analyst would use each.

6Do timed 50-question sets so you finish comfortably inside the 120-minute window on exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Qlik Sense Business Analyst exam?

Qlik's current QSBA exam details page lists 50 multiple-choice questions in a 120-minute window. The exam is proctored online through the Qlik Learning platform (Pearson VUE delivery ended April 30, 2025) so candidates need a quiet room, a webcam, and a clean desk during testing.

What score do you need to pass the QSBA exam?

The published passing score is 62%. Qlik notes that the passing score can be adjusted to keep the standard consistent as the question bank evolves, so preparation should target consistent 75%+ scores on timed practice so you have buffer above the cut score on exam day.

What are the QSBA domain weights?

Qlik currently publishes four QSBA domains: Identify Requirements (30%), Build Applications (32%), Design Applications (24%), and Prepare and Load Data (14%). That means about two thirds of the exam is about translating business requirements into a well-built Qlik Sense app, not about data transformation. Data Architect (QSDA) candidates own the heavy data modeling work.

Is QSBA for Qlik Cloud or client-managed Qlik Sense?

The Business Analyst exam is platform-neutral. Questions target skills that work in both Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows (client-managed). Scenario wording usually avoids deployment-specific UI details and focuses on concepts like master items, set analysis, associations, and governed publishing.

How much does the QSBA exam cost?

The standard Qlik certification exam price is $250 USD, purchased through buy-learning.qlik.com. Candidates enrolled in Qlik Continuous Classroom or paid instructor-led Qlik training often receive a free exam voucher, and Qlik periodically runs time-limited free certification offers that include QSBA.

How long should I study for the QSBA exam?

Most candidates with 3 to 6 months of hands-on Qlik Sense experience need about 30 to 50 study hours spread over 3 to 6 weeks. Plan time to practice set analysis syntax, master library building, and common chart choices (KPI, bar, line, combo, table, pivot, scatter), because those topics show up repeatedly on exam-style questions.