This study guide covers all of the topics in the Platform App Builder exam. It includes summaries of all topics, screenshots and review questions. The weighting from the official study guide is shown before the topic name.
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Resources
Salesforce Fundamentals I
- Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization.
- Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AppExchange.
- Apply features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access.
- Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution.
- Knowledge Check
Salesforce Fundamentals II
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports.
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating report types.
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating dashboards.
- Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global, object-specific actions and layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile user experience.
- Describe the customizations and use cases for Chatter.
- Knowledge Check
Data Modeling and Management I
- PART 1: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model (Core Objects)
- PART 2: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model (Record Types)
- PART 3: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.
- Given a scenario, explain the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.
- Given a scenario, determine the considerations when selecting or changing a field data type.
- Knowledge Check
Business Logic and Process Automation I
- Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of formula fields to meet stated business requirements.
- Given a scenario, determine the capabilities, use cases, and implications of roll-up summary fields.
- Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of validation rules to meet stated business requirements.
- Knowledge Check
Business Logic and Process Automation II
- Given a scenario, determine the capabilities and use cases for approval processes.
- Given a scenario, determine the capabilities and use cases for workflow, Flow, and Process Builder.
- Determine the capabilities and use cases for WORKFLOW.
- Determine the capabilities and use cases for FLOW.
- Determine the capabilities and use cases for PROCESS BUILDER.
- Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes while avoiding errors in automation.
- Knowledge Check
App Deployment
- Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution for key milestones and considerations when managing the application lifecycle and various types of Sandboxes.
- Given a use case, demonstrate knowledge, viability, and troubleshooting when using change sets.
- Describe the use cases and considerations when using unmanaged and managed packages.
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.
- Knowledge Check
Hi friends of FOF , today I passed Platform App Builder exam certification. The material that you have created is really awesome. This is the second certification that I passed using your material. My next goal is pass Javascript Developer 1. Thanks a lot!!!!
Congratulations, Christopher! We are glad to know that we are able to help with your salesforce journey!
Hi Martin
Is this course related to the WI21 version?
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Hi Iago, all courses should be updated for Winter ’21 by the end of the month.
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I recently passed my Salesforce Admin exams after about 2 weeks consistent study with the practise exams. I made sure i scored 100% average on your practise modules and over 95% on your practise test and exam bank. I aimed at making a perfect score on the actual Salesforce Admin certification but for some reason which i cannot quite explain, i didnt. I had a couple of 100s and below 50s too. I passed the exams however, but i expected to do a lot better than i did.
Having said that, i’m glad I signed up for your course and have gone ahead to enroll for App builder study guide and practise exams. I am also spreading the word to my colleagues who are interested.
Thank you FoF
Great news, Bella! We are happy to know that our materials helped. Congratulations!
Just passed the app builder exam on 2nd attempt, I previously mentioned that the actual exam was markedly different to the practice tests. That said, the quality of your study material is unsurpassed. I focused more on the material this time round rather than doing well on the practice tests. No doubt, hands on experience plays a very important part. I will certainly be recommending FoF and once I have caught my breath, will prepare for Sales Cloud Consultant. Keep up the excellent work and service you provide.
Hi Trevor, congrats on passing the exam, that’s awesome news! Thanks for the nice words about our content, we’re happy that the study materials helped with preparation!
Hi Trevor, congrats on passing your exam – well done! I have my exam scheduled for next month and would be great to understand how the practice exams differed to the exam?
Hi Heya, there were far less long winded scenario questions, most questions were literally one liners. Bottom line, do not get a sense of false security with the mock exams. Use them but make sure that you have hands on experience and make use of the outstanding FoF learning material. Good luck and remember, its in all our interest that the exam is not too easy 🙂
lovely, thanks so much!
Just passed my App Builder exam! Thanks for the great courses and example exams, they really helped me to focus on the right aspects. Must admit that the actual exam experience was not really in line with my example exams. I scored +90% on average over all the example exams, but scored way lower on the actual one… But hey, I passed, that’s most important. Thanks a lot, couldn’t have done it without FoF!
Great news, Peter! Congratulations on clearing the exam, we are happy to know that we are able to help. Cheers!
Just passed my platform app builder exam on the first try and wanted to thank you guys for the great materials! The study guide and practice tests were instrumental in helping me prepare! Planning on using your resources in the future for the advanced administrator exam as well. Cheers!
Hi Daniel, Congratulations and thanks for the feedback! Best wishes for Advanced Admin, hope we can help there as well.
Just passed my Admin exam as well, Now on to the grand ventures into this!
Congratulations Robert, glad to hear of your success!
I successfully have completed my Salesforce Admin. I want to tackle this cert next. Any advice on how long it will take to prep for this exam?
Hello, Anuradha! Congratulations on passing the Admin certification! The duration of the preparation for the Platform App Builder exam depends on how you will be able to manage the time that you will spend in reviewing. One thing to keep in mind is that the App Builder will require more hands-on experience in comparison to what is required to pass the Admin certification. For this reason, we suggest that you take your time and really strengthen your knowledge by using our practice exams. Should you have questions, our team will be available to get back to you at the earliest time possible. Good luck!
Passed my App Builder last Friday. FoF was a breaking point for me. I have more than 5 years of experience in Salesforce but was never able to materialize it in certifications, web assessor itself it was something off-putting me from it like it wasn’t part of Salesforce.
Anyway onto my way for the App Architect title.
Awesome news, Tomasz! Congratulations on clearing the exam, we are happy to know that our materials helped!
I just wanted to commend you guys for the awesome work you did in the Certified Admin Exam. So, I found your website via David Liu’s Youtube video, and found it 6 hours before my Certified Admin Exam. I took 2 practice exams and my scores were 70% and 71.67%. 6 hours later, I passed my exam and I manually computed my grade and it is 70%!! I just found it amazing that my grade in the practice exams and the actual were SO CLOSE and that actually helped me to make my additional purchases with you guys —> study guide and practice exams for the Sales and Platform App Builder. Will update you how I fare with those vs the practice exams but SO FAR, your resources are so helpful. SULIT NA SULIT! Salesforceben is ok, but I paid $20 for just 1 practice exam, you guys have at least 5-6 practice exam sets.
Great news, Carlo! Congratulations on clearing the exam, and thank you for sharing your journey with us! The team is happy to know that we are able to help, cheers!