SASInstitute A00-202 Exam Information and Actual Questions

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A00-202
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Certification Vendor:	SAS Institute
Exam Name:	SAS Advanced Programming Exam
Exam Number:	A00-202
Related Certifications:	SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice
Sample Questions:	SASInstitute A00-202 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Delivered through authorized SAS/Pearson VUE testing centers and, where available, online proctored testing.
Pre Condition:	Candidates are recommended to have Base SAS programming knowledge and practical experience. Earning the SAS Base Programming credential is typically recommended before attempting this exam.

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Data Manipulation and Reporting	- Generating reports 1. Formatting and summarizing output 2. Using reporting procedures - Managing and transforming data 1. Combining and restructuring data sets 2. Handling missing and duplicate values
Topic 2: Advanced Programming Techniques	- Macro language fundamentals 1. Creating and invoking macros 2. Conditional and iterative macro processing 3. Macro variables and macro functions
Topic 3: Advanced DATA Step Processing	- Advanced DATA step techniques 1. Using arrays and iterative processing 2. Processing multiple observations and groups 3. Retaining values and temporary variables
Topic 4: Efficiency and Debugging	- Program optimization 1. Efficient use of indexes and data access methods 2. Improving execution efficiency - Debugging and troubleshooting 1. Identifying and resolving programming errors 2. Interpreting SAS logs
Topic 5: SQL Processing	- PROC SQL programming 1. Creating summary queries 2. Joining tables 3. Using subqueries and views