CIS-PA Certification

Data Collection Questions

Data collection process flow, collection configuration properties, fine-tuning and troubleshooting.

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About Data Collection

Data Collection is the engine that powers Performance Analytics. Scheduled jobs query process tables, calculate indicator values, and store results in Scores tables. This domain covers collection frequency, job configuration, and troubleshooting.

Why This Matters for Your Exam

Data Collection is 10% of the CIS-PA exam. Questions focus on the collection process, scheduled jobs, collection properties, and troubleshooting failed collections.

Key Concepts to Master

The Data Collector runs on a schedule (daily by default), querying Indicator Sources and storing results in pa_scores. Collection jobs are separate for indicators and snapshots. Historical data can be collected for past periods.

Exam Tips

Know that collection frequency affects storage and performance. Daily collection is default; more frequent collection increases storage. The pa_collector_trigger scheduled job initiates data collection.

Practice Questions

6 questions available
1
understanding

What is the primary function of data collector jobs in Performance Analytics?

ATo create new indicators automatically
BTo take periodic snapshots of process tables and store them in Scores and Snapshots tables
CTo export dashboard data to external systems
DTo validate indicator configurations

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2
knowledge

What is the recommended relationship between a data collector job's schedule and an indicator source's frequency?

AThe job should run more frequently than the indicator frequency
BThe job schedule should match the indicator source frequency
CThe job should run less frequently than the indicator frequency
DThere is no relationship between job schedule and indicator frequency

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