The ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA19-001) certification validates your knowledge about ArcGIS concepts, workflow processes, and methodologies. This certification is available to individuals who have at least two years’ experience in the ArcGIS platform. This certification exam will assess your knowledge and help you to develop expertise in visualizing and managing geospatial data using ArcGIS.
Let’s take a look at the Exam Preparation Guide for ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA-19-001).
About the ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA19-001) Exam
The ArcGIS Desktop Associate exam tests the candidate’s knowledge about ArcGIS concepts, processes, and how they relate to workflows. Candidates must be able to show their ability to manage, visualize, and analyze geospatial information using ArcGIS. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the field and knowledge about ArcGIS technology and best practices.
Who should take the exam
The ArcGIS Desktop Associate exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of ArcGIS concepts and the ArcGIS Platform. Candidates should have at least two years of experience using ArcGIS. Candidates must be able apply principles of content sharing and analysis, data management and editing 2D/3D features, mapping and visualization across ArcGIS Platform. Candidates who pass the exam can demonstrate technical proficiency in ArcGIS Desktop best practice implementation.
Candidates who are interested in taking the ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA-19-001) certification exam need to be familiar with these tools:
ArcGIS Pro is the first.
ArcGIS Online is the second.
ArcGIS Enterprise is the third.
ArcGIS Apps are also available for the Field
Let’s now get to the main point of this article!
How to prepare for the ArcGIS Desktop Associate (EADA-19-001) Exam
Preparing for an exam is the real challenge. Consistency and determination are the keys to unlocking your certification. It is important to prepare with legitimate resources and to stay on the right track. This comprehensive step-by-step guide will help you pass the exam with flying colors.
Step 1 – Learn about the Exam Syllabus
These are the main components of the exam.
Data Management[35%]
Comparison and contrast of different types of vector and/or raster datasets supported by ArcGIS
Use of the appropriate coordinate systems to preserve desired spatial properties
How to move data to a feature class, file geodatabase or table.
Validation of spatial and attribute data.
Determining the use ArcGIS Platform components or geodatabase types for managing data.
To determine the appropriate elements of the existing geodatabase for use
Management of raster, vector, and tabular data.
Management of metadata and item details
Data manipulation[17%]
ArcGIS platform editing functionality for creating, modifying and deleting 2D or 3D data.
Data alignment problems can be fixed
SQL query application.
How to fix the link between a layer of data and its source
Troubleshooting data anomalies using vector and tabular data
Visualization[14%]
ArcGIS Desktop: How to control the coordinate system and geographic transformation
Layer properties management
How to visualize temporal, ranged or 3D data
Sharing[14%]
How to export data, maps, or scenes to other formats
You can also choose how to share content across ArcGIS Platform
Identifying the purpose and description of metadata and other properties for sharing
How to create and manage map books and map layouts
Analysis and Geoprocessing[20%]
Comparing the functionality and relationship classes of table joins, spatial joins, and table relates
Also, determining the right geoprocessing tool for you
Batch process, using tasks