# Salesforce Data 360 Consultant Practice Exam *Last updated September 2026 · https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-data-cloud-consultant-practice-exam* The Salesforce Data 360 Consultant certification, formerly Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant, is an intermediate Salesforce credential with no prerequisite. It validates designing and implementing Data 360 (formerly Data Cloud): solution positioning, setup and governance, ingestion and Zero-Copy, harmonization and unification, insights and AI, segmentation, and activation. The exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, a 105-minute time limit, and a 70% passing score. Its official outline covers 6 weighted sections, the largest being Data Activations and Utilization at 20% of the exam. The Data 360 Consultant exam (formerly Data Cloud Consultant) was refreshed for Spring '26 around the renamed platform: ingestion and Zero-Copy, harmonization and unification, insights and AI, segmentation, and activation. Many prep sites still teach the old Data Cloud outline. ## How long is the Data 360 Consultant exam and what score do you need? | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Certification | Salesforce Data 360 Consultant | | Formerly | Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant | | Level | Intermediate | | Prerequisite | None | | Scored questions | 60 | | Unscored questions | 5 | | Time limit | 105 minutes | | Passing score | 70% | | Registration cost | USD $200 | | Retake cost | USD $100 | | Exam outline sections | 6 | Facts last verified against the [official Salesforce exam guide](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=005298940&language=en_US&type=1) in July 2026. ## What is on the Salesforce Data 360 Consultant exam? The official outline has 6 weighted sections. Mock exams draw questions in these proportions, so practice mirrors the real exam. | Exam section | Weight | | --- | --- | | Solution Positioning | 14% | | Data 360 Setup and Administration | 13% | | Data Source Connection and Ingestion | 18% | | Harmonization and Unification | 17% | | Data Enhancements, Sharing, and Analysis | 18% | | Data Activations and Utilization | 20% | ### Solution Positioning (14%) - Describe Data 360's key terminology and business value. - Articulate Data 360's foundational role in generative and predictive AI. - Identify initial use cases for Data 360. - Describe the principles of data ethics and governance. ### Data 360 Setup and Administration (13%) - Configure Data 360 permissions, permission sets, and organization-wide settings. - Apply data governance requirements to platform configuration. - Manage the development lifecycle with available tooling. - Use tooling to diagnose and troubleshoot common issues. ### Data Source Connection and Ingestion (18%) - Explain data transformation capabilities within Data 360. - Describe processes and considerations for data ingestion from varied sources into Data 360. - Describe Data 360's data collaboration capabilities, including Zero-Copy. ### Harmonization and Unification (17%) - Define the purpose, process, and supported use cases of unification. - Model data in Data 360. ### Data Enhancements, Sharing, and Analysis (18%) - Demonstrate how to enhance data and build insights on unified data. - Explain how to reference Data 360 data from other systems. - View and build reports and dashboards using Data 360. - Apply predictive and generative AI tooling capabilities of Data 360 to customer scenarios. ### Data Activations and Utilization (20%) - Define basic concepts of segmentation and use cases. - Manage segments within Data 360. - Publish Activations within Data 360. - Act on data. - Use Data 360 in Salesforce flows. ## How many reviewed Data 360 Consultant practice questions are there? 300 reviewed questions. Every question follows the current official Data 360 Consultant exam outline and is checked against Salesforce documentation before it is published. A full practice exam has 60 questions and a 105-minute time limit, with the same mix of sections as the real exam. You can also practice one section at a time. | Exam section | Weight | Reviewed questions | | --- | --- | --- | | Solution Positioning | 14% | 42 | | Data 360 Setup and Administration | 13% | 39 | | Data Source Connection and Ingestion | 18% | 54 | | Harmonization and Unification | 17% | 51 | | Data Enhancements, Sharing, and Analysis | 18% | 54 | | Data Activations and Utilization | 20% | 60 | | Total | 100% | 300 | ## Common questions about the Data 360 Consultant exam ### How many questions are on the Salesforce Data 360 Consultant exam? The Data 360 Consultant exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, with a time limit of 105 minutes. ### What is the passing score for the Data 360 Consultant exam? The passing score is 70%. Certifyforce's readiness score weights your practice results by the official section weights so you know whether you'd clear that bar. ### How much does the Data 360 Consultant exam cost? Registration is USD $200 plus applicable taxes, and retakes cost USD $100. Quality practice is the cheapest way to avoid paying for a retake. ### Is there a prerequisite for the Data 360 Consultant exam? No. The Data 360 Consultant exam has no certification prerequisite. Salesforce positions it as a intermediate credential. ### How many practice questions are in the Data 360 Consultant question bank? 300 reviewed questions across all 6 sections of the current official exam outline. Every question is checked against Salesforce documentation before it is published. A timed practice exam draws 60 questions and gives you 105 minutes, with the same mix of topics as the real exam. ### Are these real exam questions or braindumps? No. Certifyforce writes original practice questions aligned to the official exam outline. Using leaked exam questions (dumps) violates the Salesforce certification agreement and can get your credentials revoked — original scenario practice builds the same skills without the risk. ### What topics are on the Data 360 Consultant exam? The exam covers 6 sections: Solution Positioning (14%), Data 360 Setup and Administration (13%), Data Source Connection and Ingestion (18%), Harmonization and Unification (17%), Data Enhancements, Sharing, and Analysis (18%), Data Activations and Utilization (20%). ### How is Certifyforce different from other practice exams? The Data 360 Consultant questions follow the current official exam outline. Every question is reviewed by a person and checked against Salesforce documentation. 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