TCC Practice Test

TCC Exam at a Glance

What changed for TCC in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Exam fee changed to US$200 (previously US$200 (JPY¥30,000) + applicable taxes).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Retake fee changed to US$100 (previously US$100 (JPY¥15,000) + applicable taxes).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Number of questions changed to 60 scored items (plus up to 5 unscored) (previously 60 scored items + up to 5 unscored).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery changed to Testing center or online proctored (previously Proctored at a test center or online).^[2]
• Oct 27, 2026: Eligibility changed to No prerequisites; minimum 2 years Tableau experience recommended (previously No prerequisites (about 2 years of Tableau experience recommended)).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Retake policy changed to 3 attempts per release cycle (24-hour wait after attempt 1, 14-day wait after attempt 2) (previously 3 attempts per release cycle; wait 24 hours, then 14 days).^[3]
• Oct 27, 2026: Validity changed to Maintained annually (expires if maintenance module not completed) (previously Valid while yearly maintenance is completed).^[1]

What the TCC is and how it works

According to Salesforce, “Content: 60 multiple-choice and multiple-select items and up to five non-scored items”^[1]

Passing the exam earns the Salesforce Certified Tableau Consultant title. There are no prerequisites; a minimum of 2 years of Tableau experience is recommended. That recommendation is separate from eligibility: experience is recommended, not required.

The exam contains 60 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select items, plus up to 5 unscored items. The time limit is 105 minutes, and the passing score is 63%. Delivery is available at a testing center or through online proctoring. Pearson VUE vouchers are valid at an authorized testing center in the selected country or for an online-proctored exam.

The supplied official sources list different prices. Salesforce's exam guide lists registration at US$200 plus applicable taxes, while the Pearson VUE Tableau exam voucher page lists $250. Check the official Salesforce exam guide and the Pearson VUE voucher listing for the purchase route you intend to use; these prices should not be treated as interchangeable.

Salesforce lists a US$100 retake fee plus applicable taxes. Its retake policy allows 3 attempts per release cycle, with a 24-hour wait after the first failed attempt and a 14-day wait after the second. After certification, an annual Trailhead maintenance module is required. The credential expires if maintenance requirements are not met by the due date.

Worked examples: how to reason through TCC questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: Which Tableau Cloud feature lets an administrator centrally define row-level security once and have it apply to every workbook connected to a virtual connection?

1. Extract refresh schedules
2. Custom views
3. Data-driven alerts
4. Data policies on virtual connections

Answer: D. Data policies on virtual connections

Explanation:

Data policies on virtual connections is correct because the question asks for row-level security defined centrally and applied to workbooks using that connection. The policy controls which rows a user can access through the virtual connection, so the access rule belongs at the shared connection layer.

Extract refresh schedules control when extracted data is updated; they do not define row access. Custom views preserve a particular view of content, rather than enforce centralized security. Data-driven alerts notify users when data meets specified conditions; they do not restrict access to rows.

Rule to remember: distinguish security enforcement from refresh timing, saved presentation choices, and notifications.

Example 2

Question: Which Tableau visualization type is best for showing hierarchical data and relative proportions across different categories?

1. Histogram
2. Scatter Plot
3. Tree Map
4. Line Chart

Answer: C. Tree Map

Explanation:

Tree Map is correct because a treemap uses nested rectangles to represent hierarchy, with rectangle area showing relative magnitude. This makes it suitable for seeing how categories and their subcategories contribute to a whole.

A histogram shows the distribution of values across bins, rather than a category hierarchy. A scatter plot shows relationships between measures, rather than nested proportions. A line chart emphasizes change or progression across an ordered axis, rather than the relative size of hierarchical categories.

Rule to remember: choose a visualization by the comparison the reader needs to make. For hierarchy and relative proportions together, a treemap fits the task described here.

Example 3

Question: What is the best practice for monitoring system architecture systems?

1. Check systems manually once a month
2. Implement automated monitoring with alerting thresholds
3. Monitor only when users report problems
4. Rely on vendor notifications exclusively

Answer: B. Implement automated monitoring with alerting thresholds

Explanation:

Implement automated monitoring with alerting thresholds is correct because it provides ongoing observation and signals when a condition needs attention. Useful thresholds turn collected measurements into actionable notifications, allowing an administrator to investigate developing problems.

Manual checks leave gaps between observations and can miss problems as they occur. Waiting for user reports makes monitoring reactive: users may already be affected before investigation begins. Relying exclusively on vendor notifications leaves local conditions and deployment-specific issues unobserved.

Rule to remember: monitoring should detect conditions in your own environment and prompt investigation. Automation supports that process, but alerts still need interpretation and an appropriate response.

How to use these practice tests

Begin with the official Salesforce exam guide. Use its current outline to decide what to study; the practice-set titles below are site categories, not a verified official blueprint. Read the exam rules alongside the technical material so that registration and maintenance requirements are part of your preparation.

Try data connections practice and field and chart types practice. Before checking an answer, explain your choice and why the alternatives do not fit. Keep notes on concepts you cannot explain, including answers you guessed correctly.

Use those notes to choose targeted work in calculations and expressions, dashboards and stories, or security fundamentals. Check uncertain explanations against official Tableau documentation and try the relevant behavior in Tableau where possible.

Then connect technical choices to operational needs through performance monitoring and troubleshooting practice. Revisit missed concepts and explain the corrected reasoning without looking at the answer. Before test day, check the official booking details, delivery requirements, and applicable price.

Sources & last verified

1. Salesforce — number of questions, time limit, exam fee, passing score (official source). “Content: 60 multiple-choice and multiple-select items and up to five non-scored items” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. tableau-store.pearsonvue.com — exam fee, delivery (official source). “Price $250.00” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. Salesforce — retake policy (official source). “If you fail your first exam attempt within a release cycle, you must wait 24 hours before registering for a second attempt.If you fail your…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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