Structured exam preparation mapped to official CompTIA DataSys+ objectives.
| Exam | DS0-001 | Questions | Up to 90 (MCQ + PBQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 90 min | Passing | 700 / 900 |
Domain folders — each contains study_notes.md (objective-mapped guide) and systems_thinking.md (causal chains, decision trees, governing principles):
domain_1_fundamentals/— 24% Database Fundamentalsdomain_2_deployment/— 16% Database Deploymentdomain_3_management_maintenance/— 25% Management & Maintenancedomain_4_data_security/— 23% Data & Database Securitydomain_5_business_continuity/— 12% Business Continuity
Cross-domain:
cross_domain_review.md— Tradeoffs, traps, processes, systems thinking, quick referenceCross_Domain_Terminology.md— Acronyms, terms, and ports organized by domain
Exam prep:
exam_preperation/exam_question_strategy.md— Question patterns and distractor eliminationexam_preperation/exam_answer_bank.md— Model answers by objectiveexam_preperation/practice_exam.md— Mixed-format practice exam with scoring rubric
Other:
source_material/— Official DS0-001 objectives (v5.0) and outlineutilities/— Generation prompts, diagrams, Quizlet import
| Phase | Focus | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domain mastery | study_notes.md in each domain folder (start with highest-weighted domains) |
| 2 | Cross-domain review | cross_domain_terminology.md → cross_domain_review.md |
| 3 | Systems thinking | systems_thinking.md in each domain folder for deeper understanding |
| 4 | Exam readiness | exam_question_strategy.md → exam_answer_bank.md → practice_exam.md |
Domain study notes are structured around CompTIA's objective verbs: compare/contrast (tables, tradeoffs), given a scenario (decision steps), explain (definitions, cause/effect), and describe (procedures, pitfalls).