Free Practice Questions for Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification
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- 9 Oct 2026
- Question bank created:
- 6 Sep 2026
- Question bank last updated:
- 7 Sep 2026
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Key information about Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
- Multiple choice
US $100, JPY 15,000 (plus applicable taxes)
SU '26 release
73%
None
Proctored online or at a testing center
US $200, JPY 30,000 (plus applicable taxes)
None
105
60 multiple-choice questions (plus up to 5 unscored)
Complete the Platform App Builder maintenance badge on Trailhead three times a year
Exam Topics & Skills Assessed
Skills measured (from the official study guide)
1: Salesforce Fundamentals
1.1: Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization
Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization.
1.2: Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AgentExchange
Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AgentExchange.
1.3: Apply features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access
Apply features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access.
1.4: Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution
Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution.
1.5: Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and dashboards
Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and dashboards.
2: Data Modeling and Management
2.1: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.
2.2: 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, explain the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.
2.3: Given a scenario, determine the considerations when selecting or changing a field data type
Given a scenario, determine the considerations when selecting or changing a field data type.
2.4: Given a scenario, determine the options and considerations when importing and exporting data, including the capabilities of external data sources
Given a scenario, determine the options and considerations when importing and exporting data, including the capabilities of external data sources.
3: Business Logic and Process Automation
3.1: Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of formula fields to meet stated business requirements
Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of formula fields to meet stated business requirements.
3.2: Given a scenario, determine the capabilities, use cases, and implications of roll-up summary fields
Given a scenario, determine the capabilities, use cases, and implications of roll-up summary fields.
3.3: Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of validation rules to meet stated business requirements
Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of validation rules to meet stated business requirements.
3.4: Create and configure flows using Flow Builder
Create and configure flows using Flow Builder.
3.5: Describe the capabilities and use cases for Flow Approval processes
Describe the capabilities and use cases for Flow Approval processes.
3.6: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate flow type to meet stated business requirements
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate flow type to meet stated business requirements.
3.7: Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot flows
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot flows.
3.8: Describe the capabilities and use cases for using Agentforce to automate business processes
Describe the capabilities and use cases for using Agentforce to automate business processes.
4: User Interface
4.1: Describe the user interface customization options
Describe the user interface customization options.
4.2: Demonstrate the capabilities and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions
Demonstrate the capabilities and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.
4.3: Given a scenario, determine the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning components in an application
Given a scenario, determine the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning components in an application.
4.4: Describe the programmatic customizations available for incorporating custom Lightning components in an application
Describe the programmatic customizations available for incorporating custom Lightning components in an application.
4.5: Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global, object-specific actions and layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile user experience
Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global, object-specific actions and layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile user experience.
5: App Deployment
5.1: Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution for managing the application lifecycle, including sandbox types
Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution for managing the application lifecycle, including sandbox types.
5.2: Given a use case, demonstrate knowledge, viability, and troubleshooting when using change sets
Given a use case, demonstrate knowledge, viability, and troubleshooting when using change sets.
5.3: Describe the use cases and considerations when using unmanaged and managed packages
Describe the use cases and considerations when using unmanaged and managed packages.
5.4: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.
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