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About the Salesforce Platform App Builder CertificationThe Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification is designed for individuals looking to showcase their ability to design, build, and deploy custom applications using the Lightning Platform's declarative customization tools. Candidates should be able to create, manage, and update data models, ensure application security, implement business logic, and automate processes.Key Concepts to Understand for the Exam:Designing data models, user interfaces, business logic, and security for custom applicationsCustomizing applications for mobile useDesigning effective reports and dashboardsDeploying custom applications efficientlyAudience Description: Salesforce Platform App BuilderThe Salesforce Platform App Builder Exam is tailored for individuals with experience developing custom applications on the Lightning Platform. This includes practical use of the skills outlined in the exam objectives.Candidates typically have 6 months to 1 year of experience building applications on the Lightning Platform or a similar technology platform.The Ideal Candidate for This Exam Should Have:Familiarity with the capabilities of the Lightning PlatformAwareness of different Salesforce license types and their implicationsAbility to design applications that meet business process and reporting needsKnowledge of mobile customization options to enhance user experienceUnderstanding of Salesforce development environments and deployment optionsFamiliarity with study resources listed in the exam guideNote: Candidates are not required to have experience administering Sales Cloud or Service Cloud, programming with Visualforce, or designing custom Lightning components using Apex or JavaScript.About the ExamHere are the details of the Salesforce Platform App Builder Exam:Format: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions plus up to five unscored questionsTime: 105 minutes to completePassing Score: 63%Registration Fee: US$200, plus applicable local taxesRetake Fee: US$100, plus applicable local taxesDelivery Options: Proctored onsite exam at a testing center or an online proctored exam (check for scheduling details)References: No hard-copy or online materials allowed during the examPrerequisite: None; course attendance is recommendedNote: You can now provide feedback on individual questions during the exam.Exam OutlineThe Salesforce Platform App Builder 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: 23%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.Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and 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.Data Modeling and Management: 22%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.Explain the capabilities and considerations of the Schema Builder.Given a scenario, determine the options and considerations when importing and exporting data, including the capabilities of external data sources.Business Logic and Process Automation: 28%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.Given a scenario, determine the capabilities and use cases for approval processes.Given a scenario, determine the tool or action needed to meet business requirements.Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes while avoiding errors in automation.User Interface: 17%Describe the user interface customization options.Demonstrate the capabilities and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.Given a scenario, determine the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning components in an application.Describe the programmatic customizations available for incorporating custom Lightning components in an application.App Deployment: 10%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.

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