DEV-450 Salesforce Certified Administrator (SP 18) Exam

Platform Developer I (PDI)

ABOUT THE EXAM
Candidates should have experience developing and deploying business logic and user interfaces using the programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform.

Spring ’20 Release
Congratulations on taking the next step to prepare for your Salesforce Platform Developer I credential. This exam guide has the information you need to help you study and prepare for your exam. Let’s get started!

Contents
About the Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential
Audience Description: Salesforce Platform Developer I
Purpose of this Exam Guide

About the Exam
Recommended Training and References

Exam Outline
Maintaining Your Certification
About the Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential
The Salesforce Platform Developer I credential is intended for individuals who have knowledge, skills, and experience in building custom applications on the Lightning Platform.

This credential encompasses the fundamental programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform to develop custom business logic and interfaces to extend Salesforce using Apex, Visualforce, and basic Lightning Components. To achieve this credential, a candidate must successfully pass the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam. This exam is also a prerequisite to the Salesforce Platform Developer II Multiple Choice exam.

Audience Description: Salesforce Platform Developer I
The Salesforce Platform Developer I exam is intended for an individual who has experience developing and deploying basic business logic and user interfaces using the programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform, including practical application of the skills and concepts noted in the exam objectives below.

The Salesforce Platform Developer I generally has one to two years of experience as a developer and at least six months of experience on the Lightning Platform and has invested time in studying the resources listed in this exam guide.

The Salesforce Platform Developer I candidate has the experience, skills, and knowledge outlined below:
Has experience with object-oriented languages such as Apex, Java, JavaScript, C#, and Ruby.
Has experience with data-driven applications and relational databases.
Has experience with Model View Controller (MVC) architecture and component-based architecture.
Knows the capabilities of the core objects in the Salesforce schema.
Knows the capabilities and use cases for formula fields and roll-up summary fields.
Is familiar with and able to leverage relevant declarative capabilities of the platform, where appropriate.
Knows when to use declarative vs. programmatic methods.
Knows when to use the Lightning Process Builder vs. an Apex trigger.
Is familiar with the basics of the Lightning framework.
Can use the fundamental programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform to develop custom interfaces to extend Salesforce capabilities and develop custom business logic.
Can extend the Lightning Platform using Apex, Visualforce, and basic Lightning Components.
Is familiar with the development lifecycle from development to testing, and has knowledge of the available environments.

A candidate for this exam is not expected to administer any standard Salesforce applications, develop mobile apps, develop and publish managed products on the AppExchange, perform tuning, or design integrations such as callouts, APIs, and email services.

Purpose of this Exam Guide
This exam guide is designed to help you evaluate if you are ready to successfully complete the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam. This guide provides information about the target audience for the certification exam, recommended training and documentation, and a complete list of exam objectives—all with the intent of helping you achieve a passing score. Salesforce highly recommends a combination of on-the-job experience, course attendance, and self-study to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

About the Exam

Read on for details about the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam:

Content: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions and 5 non-scored questions
Time allotted to complete the exam: 110 minutes
Passing score: 65%
Registration fee: USD 200, plus applicable taxes as required per local law
Retake fee: USD 100, plus applicable taxes as required per local law
Delivery options: Proctored exam delivered onsite at a testing center or in an online proctored environment. Click here for information on scheduling an exam.
References: No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam.
Prerequisite: None; course attendance highly recommended

Recommended Training and References
As preparation for this exam, we recommend a combination of hands-on experience, training course completion, Trailhead trails, and self-study in the areas listed in the Exam Outline section of this exam guide.

The self-study materials recommended for this exam include:
Trail: Study for the Platform Developer I Exam
Trailmix: Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential
Superbadge: Apex Specialist

To enroll in instructor-led courses and launch online training from your Salesforce application, click the Help & Training link in the upper right corner of the screen (requires login) and search for the desired courses. Non-Salesforce customers can register for instructor-led courses here.

Instructor-Led Training recommended for this exam:
Programmatic Development Using Apex and Visualforce in Lightning Experience (DEX 450)
Certification Preparation for Platform Developer I (CRT 450)

Additional Resources:
Apex Developer Guide
Lightning Aura Components Developer Guide
Visualforce Developer Guide
Platform Events Developer Guide
Salesforce Developer Limits and Allocations Quick Reference
SOQL and SOSL Reference

To review online Documentation, Tip Sheets, and User Guides, search for the topics listed in the Exam Outline section of this guide and study the information related to those topics. Documentation, Tip Sheets, and User Guides can also be accessed through Help & Training.

Exam Outline

The Salesforce Platform Developer I exam measures a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to the following objectives. A candidate should have hands-on experience developing custom applications on the Lightning Platform and have demonstrated the application of each of the features/functions below.

Salesforce Fundamentals: 7%
Data Modeling and Management: 13%
Process Automation and Logic: 38%
User Interface: 25%
Testing, Debugging, and Deployment: 17%
Maintaining Your Salesforce Certification
One of the benefits of holding a Salesforce credential is always being up-to-date on new product releases (updates). As such, you will be required to complete the Platform Developer I certification maintenance modules on Trailhead once per year.

Don’t let your hard-earned credential expire! If you do not complete all maintenance requirements by the due date, your credential will expire.

Bookmark these useful resources for maintaining your credentials:
Overall Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance Exam Due Dates
Verify Your Certification Status
Certification Expiration Details

QUESTION 1
Which two dashboard components should display data from the summary rows of a report? (Choose two.)

A. Gauge
B. Chart
C. Metric
D. Table
Correct Answer: BD

QUESTION 2
If two objects have a parent-child relationship, how can a user access the child record from the parent record?

A. Lookup field
B. Related list
C. Custom link
D. Child field

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 3
A System Administrator wants to ensure that unique data is always input into a specific field.
Which two field properties should be configured? (Choose two.)

A. Default Value
B. Required
C. Unique
D. Data Type

Correct Answer: BC

QUESTION 4
Which two types of record access should an administrator grant through sharing rules? (Choose two.)

A. Read/Write/Delete
B. Read/Write
C. Read Only
D. Read/Write/Transfer

Correct Answer: BC

QUESTION 5
Universal Containers wants sales reps to see the industry, annual revenue, and account owner at a glance on their mobile device. This information should be located at the top of the account record.
What feature should the Administrator configure to meet this requirement?

A. Page Layout
B. Mobile Card
C. Field Set
D. Compact Layout

Correct Answer: D
 

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