It might feel daunting writing an exam and the expectation may be to pass in the first go, but there's definitely a different way you should look at this one!
Alteryx Core Exam is made up of 80 questions - 73 multiple choice questions and 7 practical application questions.
My experience with any kind of exam is that any time I would do one, the expectation would be to succeed - at the most minimum to pass at least.
The big thing to remember about this is that the pass for this exam is 80%!
This is quite high when you first look at it. At the university, 70% and above on an exam is considered a first and this is already above that. The stress starts to kick in there, but don't fret, here's some things you can do to avoid most stress. These things might not work for everyone - so read at your own risk, but some of them you can definitely try out.
First thing would be: DON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL!
A lot of the people go in this expecting to pass the first time. Yes, you might pass in your first go, but don't put a lot of pressure on yourself. If you end up not being able to pass, look at this as an opportunity to do better and that now you have actually seen how it looks like, so you'll do much better the next time round.
Secondly, there's so many people around you that have taken the exam. Ask them for advice, how did they get through it, or manage it all. This is also a good way to ask questions about things that you are unsure of.
Finally, use the resources that we have and the resources from Alteryx Community. Recommendations here would be: Interactive Lessons - Alteryx Community where you can watch the videos about specific things in Alteryx. There's a coloured corner where it states whether this will be tested in Core or other exams, so this is a useful way to make sure that you know all the knowledge. Another good revision guide is Getting Started Learning Path - Alteryx Community where each tool, that is tested in the Core exam, is explained with extra examples of how to use it and how it works.
Hope this little introduction helps with the nerves! Have fun!