The MD-1220 exam — officially the Meta Data — is DAMA's certification exam for professionals who work with its technologies, and passing it awards the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification at the Specialist level. Vendor-issued credentials like this one remain among the clearest signals of skill a resume can carry. It also connects naturally to Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Associate, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Practitioner, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Master as a next step.

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Passing the MD-1220 exam requires 70%, and the official registration fee is USD $311 (per exam). That fee buys a single attempt — a retake is charged at full price again. The smart sequence is to rehearse first: cycle through 133 practice questions at TestKingIT under timed conditions until your scores clear the passing mark with margin, then book.

The DAMA Meta Data blueprint comprises 5 domains, led by Metadata Management Principles, Metadata Architecture and Design, and Metadata Governance. The complete weighted syllabus is in the section above — accurate preparation starts with knowing exactly what the exam weights most.

DAMA recommends the following training for the DAMA Meta Data:

• DAMA-DMBOK Guide (Data Management Body of Knowledge)
• CDMP Exam Preparation Resources

Courses build understanding; carefully compiled practice builds accuracy under pressure. Combine either resource above with 133 practice questions from TestKingIT and your preparation covers both.

No formal prerequisites for Specialist exams, but CDMP Associate requires passing the Data Management Fundamentals exam

Vendor criteria evolve, so before you schedule anything, verify the latest requirements on the official DAMA exam page.

Registration for the DAMA Meta Data runs through these official channels:

• DAMA CDMP Certification Registration
• DAMA International Certification Page

Worth noting when you book: the MD-1220 exam is delivered Online proctored multiple-choice exam.

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Expect 100 questions inside 90 minutes on the MD-1220 exam. The clock is the quiet examiner: knowing the content is not enough if pacing fails you. Rehearse with the TestKingIT Windows software or online engine in timed mode — the smooth, stable interface means nothing technical distracts you while you build your rhythm.