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Zendesk Explore Certified Expert Practice Test

78 questions available

The Zendesk Explore Certified Expert Practice Test is a comprehensive assessment designed for analytics professionals, Zendesk administrators, and reporting specialists who need to demonstrate advanced proficiency in Zendesk Explore. This exam covers the full spectrum of expert-level reporting capabilities, including the creation of custom metrics using formulas, building complex queries with multiple metrics, attributes, and filters, and mastering the Explore interface and navigation across datasets, the query editor, and the dashboard builder. It also tests knowledge of sharing and scheduling workflows, such as dashboard sharing, report export options, and scheduled deliveries, as well as the application of Standard Calculated Metrics and Attributes (SCMAs and SCAs). The exam is intended for individuals who already have hands-on experience with Zendesk Explore and want to validate their ability to design actionable, data-driven reports that drive business decisions. By passing this practice test, learners will gain confidence in their technical skills, identify knowledge gaps, and prepare effectively for the official certification. The content is structured to mirror real-world scenarios, ensuring that test-takers can translate their learning into practical, impactful reporting solutions.

Certification exam
45 Exam questions
1 hour 30 minutes Time Limit
Expert Level
Practice bank
78 Practice Questions
1 hour 18 minutes Practice Time
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The bar to clear 80 Official passing score. Aim higher in practice before you book.
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Sample Questions

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53 of 78 answers carry a checkable reference.

Standard Calculated Metrics and Attributes (SCMAs, SCAs)

A practitioner is validating Explore behavior for this case: A standard calculated attribute will be referenced by another calculation. Which statement is accurate?

Explore Interface and Navigation (datasets, query editor, dashboard builder)

A practitioner is validating Explore behavior for this case: A viewer reports that only the dashboards library is visible in the sidebar. Which statement is accurate?

Advanced Reporting (custom metrics with formulas, drill-in, drill-through)

A report author needs to select or exclude chart results. What should the user do or expect?

Sharing and Scheduling (dashboard sharing, report export, scheduled deliveries)

A team needs to export Zendesk data and combine it with other data sources. What should the user do or expect?

Building Queries (metrics, attributes, filters, date ranges)

A user wants to place ticket.description in an Explore table as an attribute or metric. What should the user do or expect?

Why This Certification Opens Doors

Mastering Zendesk Explore at an expert level directly impacts your organization's ability to make data-informed decisions. Custom metrics and formulas allow you to calculate unique KPIs that standard reports cannot provide, such as customer satisfaction trends by agent tenure or ticket resolution velocity by channel. Drill-in and drill-through capabilities enable stakeholders to move from high-level dashboards to granular ticket-level details without leaving the reporting environment, reducing time-to-insight. Efficient query building with precise filters and date ranges ensures that reports are accurate and relevant, preventing misinterpretation of data. Sharing and scheduling features automate the distribution of critical reports to leadership and teams, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. In short, this expertise transforms raw support data into a strategic asset, improving operational efficiency, customer experience, and business outcomes.

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Exam Blueprint

Each domain is weighted to match the real certification exam, so a full practice simulation predicts your result.

01Building Queries (metrics, attributes, filters, date ranges)
25%
02Advanced Reporting (custom metrics with formulas, drill-in, drill-through)
20%
03Explore Interface and Navigation (datasets, query editor, dashboard builder)
20%
04Standard Calculated Metrics and Attributes (SCMAs, SCAs)
20%
05Sharing and Scheduling (dashboard sharing, report export, scheduled deliveries)
15%

Exam Details Zendesk Explore Expert | $299 USD | 1 hour 30 minutes

Exam Code Zendesk Explore Expert
Vendor Zendesk
Exam Cost $299 USD
Passing Score 80
Time Limit 1 hour 30 minutes
Exam questions 45
Question Types Multiple choice (100%)
Retake Policy One free retake included with each exam purchase after 7-day waiting period; subsequent retakes require full repurchase at $299
Online Proctoring Available
Available In
English

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a metric and an attribute in Zendesk Explore?

A metric is a quantitative measure, such as ticket count or average response time, that can be aggregated (summed, averaged, etc.). An attribute is a qualitative descriptor, such as ticket status or assignee name, used to group or filter data. In queries, metrics provide the numbers, while attributes provide the context.

How do I create a custom metric that calculates the percentage of tickets solved within 24 hours?

You would use a formula like: COUNT(Tickets Solved within 24 hours) / COUNT(Tickets Solved) * 100. This requires creating a condition-based metric using the 'IF' function to count only tickets where the solved time minus created time is less than 24 hours. Ensure you use the correct time units and dataset.

Can I share a dashboard with someone who does not have a Zendesk Explore license?

Yes, but only through scheduled deliveries or by exporting reports as PDF or CSV files. Direct dashboard sharing within Explore requires the recipient to have an Explore license. For external stakeholders, use the 'Share' feature to generate a public link (if enabled by your admin) or schedule email deliveries.

What is the purpose of drill-in versus drill-through in Explore?

Drill-in allows you to click on a data point within a report to view more detailed data within the same dataset, such as expanding a monthly view to see daily breakdowns. Drill-through lets you navigate from a report in one dataset to a related report in another dataset, for example, clicking on a ticket count to see individual ticket details in the Support dataset.

How do I schedule a report to be emailed to a team every Monday morning?

Open the report or dashboard, click the 'Schedule' icon, set the frequency to 'Weekly' and choose Monday as the day. Specify the time, recipients (individual emails or groups), and the format (PDF, CSV, or image). Ensure the recipients have permission to view the data, or the delivery may fail.