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Snowflake COF-R02 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Account Access & Security | 20% | - Data encryption & governance - Security monitoring & compliance - Users, roles & privilege model - Network policies & authentication |
| Topic 2: Data Protection & Sharing | 10% | - Secure data sharing & reader accounts - Time Travel & Fail-safe - Data marketplace & collaboration - Cloning & zero-copy replication |
| Topic 3: Snowflake Architecture & Cloud Concepts | 25% | - Three-layer architecture - Micro-partitions, clustering & caching - Virtual warehouses & compute resources - Cloud platform integrations |
| Topic 4: Performance & Optimization | 15% | - Query optimization & pruning - Search optimization & materialized views - Warehouse sizing & scaling - Resource monitoring & cost control |
| Topic 5: Data Pipelines & Automation | 10% | - Streams & change data capture - Stored procedures & error handling - Pipeline monitoring & management - Tasks & scheduling |
| Topic 6: Data Loading & Transformation | 20% | - Internal/external stages & file formats - Semi-structured & unstructured data - DDL/DML & data transformation - Bulk loading & Snowpipe |
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The COF-R02 exam contains 50 questions and gives you 60 minutes to complete them. That works out to a brisk pace, so you cannot afford to stall on a single tricky item — flag it, move on, and circle back if time allows. Before exam day, run at least two timed mock sessions with the Prep4away desktop or online test engine; practicing against a real clock turns the official time limit into a comfortable rhythm instead of a source of panic.
The COF-R02 exam (full name: SnowPro Core Recertification Exam) is a Snowflake certification exam that leads to the SnowPro Core Recertification credential, positioned at the Core level. It validates the skills Snowflake expects from professionals working with its technologies, and passing it is the key step toward getting certified. It also sits within a broader certification path that includes SnowPro Core (COF-C02), SnowPro Core (COF-C03), SnowPro Specialty, SnowPro Advanced.
The Snowflake SnowPro Core Recertification exam is organized into 6 domains. The main areas include Account Access & Security (20%), Performance & Optimization (15%), and Snowflake Architecture & Cloud Concepts (25%). Scroll up to the exam syllabus section on this page for the complete topic-by-topic outline.
Active SnowPro Core certification nearing expiration; as of 2026, COF-R02 is being phased out, replaced by Continuing Education or higher certification paths
Eligibility requirements can change, so before you register, confirm the latest criteria on the official Snowflake exam page.
To pass the COF-R02 exam you need a score of 750 (scaled 0–1000), and the official registration fee is $99 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt comes at full price: retaking the exam means paying the entire fee again. A smart way to protect that investment is to self-test first — work through the 332 practice questions at Prep4away until your timed scores sit comfortably above the passing line before you book a seat.
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Snowflake SnowPro Core Recertification Sample Questions:
Which command can be used to load data files into a Snowflake stage?
- A. COPY INTO
- B. GET
- C. JOIN
- D. PUT
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which of the following accurately describes shares?
- A. Shares can be shared
- B. Data consumers can clone a new table from a share
- C. Tables, secure views, and secure UDFs can be shared
- D. Access to a share cannot be revoked once granted
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which statements are true concerning Snowflake's underlying cloud infrastructure? (Select THREE),
- A. Snowflake uses the core compute and storage services of each cloud provider for its own compute and storage
- B. Snowflake data and services are deployed in a single availability zone within a cloud provider's region.
- C. Snowflake can be deployed in a customer's private cloud using the customer's own compute and storage resources for Snowflake compute and storage
- D. Snowflake data and services are deployed in at least three availability zones within a cloud provider's region
- E. Snowflake data and services are available in a single cloud provider and a single region, the use of multiple cloud providers is not supported.
- F. All three layers of Snowflake's architecture (storage, compute, and cloud services) are deployed and managed entirely on a selected cloud platform
Correct Answer: A,D,F 🗳️
What is an advantage of using an explain plan instead of the query profiler to evaluate the performance of a query?
- A. An explain plan's output will display automatic data skew optimization information.
- B. The explain plan output is available graphically.
- C. An explain plan can be used to conduct performance analysis without executing a query.
- D. An explain plan will handle queries with temporary tables and the query profiler will not.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What affects whether the query results cache can be used?
- A. If the referenced data in the table has changed
- B. If the virtual warehouse has been suspended
- C. If the query contains a deterministic function
- D. If multiple users are using the same virtual warehouse
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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