Exam version change
DataSys+ DS0-001 vs DS0-002
DS0-002 launched on October 13, 2026 and DS0-001 retires on April 16, 2027. Here’s what changes between the two versions, and which one to sit.
- DS0-002 launched
- October 13, 2026
- DS0-001 retires
- April 16, 2027
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Domain weights
What changed
Each domain’s share of the exam under DS0-001 and DS0-002, as CompTIA publishes them.
| Domain | DS0-001 | DS0-002 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Fundamentals | DS0-00124% | DS0-00219% | Change−5 points |
| Database Deployment | DS0-00116% | DS0-00217% | Change+1 point |
| Database Management and Maintenance | DS0-00125% | DS0-00218% | Change−7 points |
| Data and Database Security | DS0-00123% | DS0-00219% | Change−4 points |
| Business Continuity | DS0-00112% | DS0-00214% | Change+2 points |
| Data Integration | DS0-001Not in it | DS0-00213% | ChangeNew domain |
In short
- Business Continuity grows the most, from 12% to 14% of the exam.
- Database Management and Maintenance shrinks the most, from 25% to 18%.
- Data Integration (13%) is a new domain.
Weights come from CompTIA’s exam guides. How we check our facts
Your exam
Which version should you take?
You can sit DS0-001 until April 16, 2027. Take it if you’ve already studied for it and can book a date before then. If you’re starting now, study for DS0-002.
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Should I take DS0-001 or DS0-002?
You can sit DS0-001 until April 16, 2027. Take it if you’ve already studied for it and can book a date before then. If you’re starting now, study for DS0-002.
What changed between DS0-001 and DS0-002?
Business Continuity grows the most, from 12% to 14% of the exam. Database Management and Maintenance shrinks the most, from 25% to 18%. Data Integration (13%) is a new domain.
When does DS0-001 retire?
DS0-001 retires on April 16, 2027. That’s the last day you can take it.
Is my certification still valid if I passed DS0-001?
Yes. You earn the same DataSys+ certification whichever version you pass, and it stays valid for its usual term.
Which version does the free DataSys+ practice test follow?
DS0-002. Its 10 questions are spread across that version’s domains by their weights.
