Everything you want to know about the 310-814 exam

Q. What is the CX310-814 exam?
A. The SUN Certified MySQL Certification exam is designed for those candidates who want to improve their knowledge in MySQL language. It is a fundamental exam for MySQL. Unlike other MySQL certifications, the Associate certification is not tied to any particular version of MySQL, but focuses on details of using MySQL.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the CX310-814 exam?
A. None

Q. What are the benefits of becoming an SCMA?
A. The SCMA certification exam is planned for those candidates who do not have very good knowledge of MySQL. This exam covers various areas of MySQL such as database server and basic database management system, basic SQL, etc.

Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. SUN Certified MySQL Associates

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. 50 questions

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. 60 minutes

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. Linear

Q. What is the passing score?
A. 60%

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. If you fail in this exam and want to retake the exam again, you will be required to wait for ONE week before taking the exam again. For more information about the retake policy, please visit: http://in.sun.com/training/certification/register/retake.html

Q. Why should I become certified?
A. If you want to make your career in the database field, you should become certified with this exam. It will help you become the Database Administrator in any organization.

Q. Is the SCMA exam right for me?
A. The SCMA certification exam is planned for those candidates who do not have very good knowledge of MySQL. This exam covers various areas of MySQL such as database server and basic database management system, basic SQL, etc. This certification exam helps you to gain knowledge of the various fields of MySQL such as basic Data Manipulation using SQL, Advanced Data Manipulation using SQL, Transactions, Import/Export, etc.

Q. What can I expect in the SCMA exam?
A. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions and the test is not adaptive. You will be required to attempt approximately 50 questions in 60 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 60%.

Q. What are the code languages available for the CX310-814 exam?
A. English

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. Prometric

Q. How can I locate a testing center?
A. You can take the help of Prometric.