Apache Nifi Practice Exam
Apache Nifi Practice Exam
About Apache Nifi Exam
The Apache NiFi Exam is designed for professionals and learners aiming to master data flow automation, data ingestion, transformation, and routing using Apache NiFi. The exam assesses your understanding of data pipelines, processors, flow configuration, monitoring, and secure data handling. Whether you're working in data engineering, DevOps, or system integration, this certification validates your expertise in building scalable and reliable data flow solutions using NiFi.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Data engineers and integration specialists
- ETL developers and data pipeline architects
- DevOps professionals handling data workflows
- Big Data and Hadoop ecosystem practitioners
- IT professionals exploring open-source data movement tools
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of data flow concepts
- Familiarity with system integration and ETL
- Knowledge of data formats like JSON, XML, CSV
Knowledge Gained
- Building end-to-end data flow pipelines
- Using processors for ingestion, routing, and transformation
- Configuring and monitoring flows through NiFi UI
- Securing, scaling, and tuning Apache NiFi deployments
Course Outline
The Apache Nifi Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Apache NiFi
- Overview and architecture of NiFi
- Key components and flow-based programming
- Use cases and real-world applications
Domain 2 – NiFi Installation and Setup
- System requirements and configuration
- Single-node vs clustered setup
- Running and accessing NiFi
Domain 3 – FlowFile and Flow Controller
- Understanding FlowFiles and provenance
- Role of Flow Controller
- Relationship between processors, queues, and flows
Domain 4 – Processors and Templates
- Types of processors and configuration
- Custom processor development basics
- Using and managing templates
Domain 5 – Data Ingestion and Routing
- Connecting to external sources (FTP, APIs, databases)
- Data transformation and enrichment
- Conditional and priority-based routing
Domain 6 – Monitoring and Provenance
- Tracking data lineage
- Using data provenance for debugging and auditing
- Monitoring flows via NiFi UI and logs
Domain 7 – NiFi Expression Language
- Syntax and use cases
- Referencing FlowFile attributes
- Implementing conditional logic
Domain 8 – NiFi Security
- User authentication and role-based access
- Securing data with SSL/TLS
- Data encryption and policy management
Domain 9 – NiFi Integration and Extensions
- Connecting with Kafka, HDFS, and other systems
- Using NiFi Registry and Version Control
- Extending functionality with scripts or APIs
Domain 10 – Best Practices and Performance Tuning
- Flow design and layout optimization
- Memory, CPU, and disk utilization strategies
- Managing back pressure and flow prioritization
