PL-300
PL-300 Syllabus: Sections and Question Counts
How the 50 PL-300 questions split by section: Prepare the data 28%, Visualize and analyze the data 28%, with the topics in each section and the source.
- Questions and time
- 50 questions per supplementary practice session · 100 minutes
- Pass mark
- 700 on the Microsoft scaled score; not a percentage correct
- Exam fee
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How the questions are split
The full mock exam on this site (50 questions in 100 minutes) is split across the sections according to the exam specification from Microsoft.
| Section | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare the data | 14 | 28% |
| Model the data | 13 | 26% |
| Visualize and analyze the data | 14 | 28% |
| Manage and secure Power BI | 9 | 18% |
| Total | 50 | 100% |
The two largest sections are Prepare the data and Visualize and analyze the data: together 28 of the 50 questions (56%). Start with them, then take the rest in order of size.
Notes on this split
- Arabic support here is a learning aid. Arabic is not listed among PL-300 exam languages.
- This is supplementary question practice. Interactive exam components and hands-on labs are not simulated here. Practise in Power BI as well.
- Aligned to skills measured from 20 April 2026. Power BI is updated frequently; verify documentation for the feature in use.
Topics in each section
Prepare the data (14 questions)
- Connections and authentication
- Storage modes and parameters
- Profiling and errors
- Data types and transformations
- Group pivot and unpivot
- Merge append and keys
- Loading references and duplication
Model the data (13 questions)
- Star schemas and relationships
- Role-playing dimensions
- Dates and time intelligence
- CALCULATE and filter context
- Iterators and aggregation
- Calculation groups and semi-additive measures
- Performance diagnostics
Visualize and analyze the data (14 questions)
- Visual selection and configuration
- Filters and conditional formatting
- Copilot and visual calculations
- Bookmarks interactions and navigation
- Drillthrough and tooltips
- Accessibility mobile and refresh
- Analytics forecasting and anomalies
Manage and secure Power BI (9 questions)
- Workspaces and distribution
- Apps dashboards and subscriptions
- Gateways and refresh
- Permissions and RLS
- Governance and sensitivity labels
How to use this split
Start with the 10 free questions, no sign-up: your score comes back split by section, so you see the weakest one. Then spread your study days according to the table above, as laid out in the study plan.
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Sources and references
- Microsoft – exam page learn.microsoft.com
- Microsoft – exam specification learn.microsoft.com
- Microsoft – exam specification (2) learn.microsoft.com