Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

Which change in SAS's platform has most driven the need for certified users to update their skills?

Answer: The shift to cloud-native SAS Viya

SAS Viya's cloud-native architecture introduced new tools and workflows that require updated skills.

A certified analyst's credential badge shows an expiration date. What is the correct action?

Answer: Review SAS's current policy for that credential and complete any listed renewal step

Credential terms are set per program, so the badge holder should follow SAS's current stated policy.

What is the primary purpose of continuing education for a SAS-certified professional?

Answer: Keeping technical skills aligned with current SAS features and best practices

Ongoing learning keeps practitioners effective as SAS software and methods evolve.

Which activity contributes to professional growth AND gives back to the SAS community?

Answer: Presenting a paper at a SAS user group conference

Presenting conference papers builds expertise and shares knowledge ethically.

Sharing actual SAS exam questions after testing would violate what?

Answer: The candidate confidentiality agreement and could lead to credential revocation

Candidates agree to keep exam content confidential, and breaches can result in revocation.

An analyst completes a SAS e-learning course. What do they usually receive?

Answer: A course completion record or badge, separate from certification

Course completion is recognized separately; certification still requires passing the exam.

Which approach best prepares a certified professional for a newer SAS exam version?

Answer: Review the new exam content guide and take official practice exams

Exam content guides and practice exams show what changed and what will be tested.