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MySQL Backend Developer – Exam Outline

This exam outline defines the domains, objectives, and weighting for the MySQL Backend Developer certification. The exam evaluates practical SQL skills, database design, optimization, security, and common real-world use cases.

Exam Summary

Length: 90 minutes
Questions: 90 items
Passing Score: 70% or higher
Format: Multiple-choice

Domains & Weighting

Domain 1: MySQL Fundamentals (16.47%)

Download and install MySQL interface application (e.g., Workbench)
Create a MySQL schema.
Connect to the new database through interface application
Manage MySQL database through interface application

Domain 2: Database Types and Constraints (8.68%)

Identify data type constraints and their usage
Design tables with common data types (e.g., INT, VARCHAR, DATE) and constraints

Domain 3: Data Manipulation (7.85%)

Execute SQL commands to create tables
Update a table with a new column
Remove a column from an existing table.
Select data from a table to retrieve specific columns and rows based on certain conditions
Insert new records into a table, ensuring the data meets the table's constraints and requirements
Update existing records in a table to modify one or more column values based on specific conditions
Delete records from a table that meet certain conditions to remove outdated or incorrect data
Join multiple tables to combine data from different sources based on related columns

Domain 4: Database Design (5.52%)

Implement database design concepts (e.g., ER diagrams, normalization forms)
Utilize primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships
Design a sample database schema using normalization principles
Implement normalization techniques to reduce data redundancy

Domain 5: MySQL Security (5.51%)

Implement MySQL security mechanisms (authentication, authorization, encryption
Implement SQL injection prevention techniques

Domain 6: User Management (4.73%)

Create new MySQL users with specific privileges
UManage user roles and permissions

Domain 7: Backup and Recovery (3.92%)

Back up MySQL databases using MySQL interface application
Apply backup strategies (full backup, incremental backup)
Schedule automated backups using MySQL events
Implement MySQL recovery techniques (e.g., point-in-time recovery, backup restoration)
Restore databases from backups

Domain 8: Stored Procedures and Functions (6.31%)

Create a stored procedure that accepts parameters and performs a series of SQL statements
Design a function that takes one or more inputs and returns a calculated value based on a specific algorithm or business logic
Debug a stored procedure or function to identify and fix errors in the SQL code or logic, ensuring correct execution.

Domain 9: Triggers and Events (3.14%)

Create triggers for specified actions (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE)
Schedule events for automated database tasks

Domain 10: Performance Tuning and Scaling (5.54%)

Monitor database performance using MySQL interface application tools
Improve query optimization for performance
Implement indexes
Optimize queries for MySQL server

Domain 11: Advanced SQL Techniques (3.13%)

Create and manage views to simplify complex queries.
Implement subqueries and correlated subqueries for data retrieval.

Preparation Recommendations

Candidates should practice writing SQL queries, designing real-world schemas, and working hands-on with MySQL Server. Reviewing indexing strategies and stored routines will improve exam performance significantly.