Enterprise Geodata Management Professional Certification Exam

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Current Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201

The 2201 exam version is a professional level exam. It is intended for candidates that have four years of applied experience and should be proficient in best practices and uses of ArcGIS related to the structure and function of enterprise geodatabases.

• Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog
• Level: Professional
• Published date: May 2022
• Exam State: Available to the public
• Link to exam’s Credly digital badge

Previous Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 19-001  

The 19-001 exam version is a professional level exam. It is intended for candidates that have at least four years of experience with Esri's ArcGIS technology related to the components and

architecture of the geodatabase and should be proficient in best practices related to managing an Enterprise geodatabase with advanced experience in a multi-user environment.

• Learning Plan and Exam Information Guide in Esri Academy Catalog
• Published date: April 2019
• Retired Date: 30 June 2024
• Exam State: Retired
• Link to exam version’s Credly digital badge

Exam Version Comparison

• Number of questions, exam duration, software version:
  • 2201 Version: 65 questions, 1 hour and 45-minutes to complete, Enterprise version 11.X
  • 19-001 Version: 80 questions, 2 hours to complete, Enterprise version 10.X
• Exam Blueprint: Adjustments reflect blueprint survey feedback due to change in software versions and number of questions.

2201 Exam Version	19-001 Exam Version
Design - 29%	Design - 28%
Determine the appropriate geodatabase strategy that meets defined requirements	Determine the appropriate geodatabase strategy that meets defined requirements
Determine the appropriate data association options within a normalized data model	Determine the appropriate data association options within a normalized data model
Determine the appropriate method to store and serve data	Determine the appropriate method to store and serve data
Determine the correct versioning workflow	Determine the correct versioning workflow
Determine the correct data distribution solution using scalability and data synchronization frequency	Determine the correct data distribution solution using scalability and data synchronization frequency
Configuration 24%	Configuration 22%
Determine how to create, enable and configure an Enterprise geodatabase	Determine how to create, enable and configure an Enterprise geodatabase
Determine the correct data security model implementation	Determine the correct data security model implementation
Determine the correct distributed data configuration	Determine the correct distributed data configuration
Determine the correct process to manage mobile data workflows	Determine the correct process to manage mobile data workflows
Determine the correct data backup, recovery, and retention solutions	Determine the correct data backup, recovery, and retention solutions
Loading, Transferring, and Editing 13%	Loading, Transferring, and Editing 12%
Determine the steps involved when using different data loading options	Determine the steps involved when using different data loading options
Determine the appropriate method when using SQL with a geodatabase	Determine the appropriate method when using SQL with a geodatabase
Determine the correct workflow to migrate or upgrade a geodatabase	Determine the correct workflow to migrate or upgrade a geodatabase
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 34%	Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 38%
Troubleshoot performance issues with an Enterprise geodatabase	Troubleshoot performance issues with an Enterprise geodatabase
Apply concepts to locate and interpret information in geodatabase system tables	Apply concepts to locate and interpret information in geodatabase system tables
Determine the appropriate strategy to create and maintain indexes	Determine the appropriate strategy to create and maintain indexes
Troubleshoot geodatabase versioning related issues	Troubleshoot geodatabase versioning related issues
Apply a strategy to administer geodatabase archiving	Apply a strategy to administer geodatabase archiving
Determine how to resolve a common connection or locking issue	Determine how to resolve a common connection or locking issue
Troubleshoot distributed data synchronization issues	Troubleshoot distributed data synchronization issues
Troubleshoot advanced geodatabase functionality	Troubleshoot advanced geodatabase functionality
Troubleshoot application and workflow factors that affect database load and performance	Troubleshoot application and workflow factors that affect database load and performance

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