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Key Facts: SAS Advanced Programming Exam

25-30

Exam Items

SAS official credential page

125 min

Exam Duration

SAS official credential page

725

Passing Score (out of 1000)

SAS official credential page

$180

Exam Fee

SAS global exam pricing

A00-232

Exam Code

SAS certification registry

The A00-232 exam has 10-15 programming projects plus 10-15 standard questions in 125 minutes at $180 USD. Passing requires scaled score 725/1000. Three domains: SQL (35%), Macro Processing (35%), Advanced Techniques (30%). Requires current Base Programming credential.

About the SAS Advanced Programming Exam

The SAS Advanced Programming Professional certification validates advanced SAS programming skills in SQL processing, macro language, and advanced DATA step techniques including arrays, hash objects, and custom functions.

Questions

25 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours 5 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled 725/1000

Exam Fee

$180 (SAS Institute)

SAS Advanced Programming Exam Content Outline

35%

Accessing Data Using SQL

PROC SQL queries, joins, subqueries, in-line views, set operators, and DICTIONARY tables

35%

Macro Processing

Macro variables, definitions, conditional logic, SYMPUTX, SQL INTO:, quoting, and debugging

30%

Advanced Techniques

Arrays, hash objects, PROC FCMP, PRX functions, DOSUBL, and advanced DATA step

How to Pass the SAS Advanced Programming Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled 725/1000
  • Exam length: 25 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Exam fee: $180

Keys to Passing

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

SAS Advanced Programming Study Tips from Top Performers

1SQL and Macro domains are equally weighted at 35% each - give both equal attention
2Practice PROC SQL joins including self-joins and correlated subqueries
3Master macro debugging with SYMBOLGEN, MPRINT, and MLOGIC options
4Understand hash objects: DECLARE, DEFINEKEY, DEFINEDATA, DEFINEDONE, FIND
5Learn array processing with DO loops and the DIM function for flexible code

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the SAS Advanced Programming exam?

The A00-232 exam has 10-15 programming projects and 10-15 standard questions, completed in 125 minutes (150-minute appointment).

Do I need the Base Programming credential first?

Yes, you must hold a current SAS Base Programmer or Base Programming Specialist credential to earn the Advanced Programming Professional credential.

What score do I need to pass?

You need a scaled score of 725 out of 1000.

What domains are covered?

Three domains: Accessing Data Using SQL (35%), Macro Processing (35%), and Advanced Techniques (30%).