The book includes sample questions and practice exams designed to mimic the difficulty and format of the actual certification. Exam Fast Facts

Generating insights through SAS procedures (PROCs) like PROC PRINT , PROC MEANS , and PROC FREQ .

Creating, modifying, and subsetting datasets using the DATA step .

The guide is structured to mirror the exam’s focus on practical programming proficiency:

Importing and exporting raw data files (CSV, Excel) into SAS datasets.

Using conditional logic (IF-THEN/ELSE) and SAS functions for data processing.

Most editions use a single case study throughout the text to reinforce how concepts connect in real-world scenarios.

The current exam is performance-based, meaning you will write actual code during the test. SAS Certification Prep Guide: Base Programming for SAS 9