Plat-Dev-301
1Advanced Developer Fundamentals
15%
2Process Automation, Logic, and Integration
27%
3User Interface
20%
4Testing, Debugging, and Deployment
20%
5Performance
18%
Exam guide · Plat-Dev-301
Salesforce Platform Developer II exam guide
The Plat-Dev-301 exam has 60 questions and takes 120 minutes. You need 70% to pass. It costs $200 (plus tax; retakes cost half, and Foundations retakes are free). Salesforce hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
Salesforce Platform Developer II (Plat-Dev-301)
- Questions
- 60
- Time
- 120 min
- Prerequisites
- Platform Developer
- Level
- Advanced
- Role
- Senior Salesforce Developer
- Exam code
- Plat-Dev-301
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What’s changing, and when
Salesforce hasn’t announced a retirement date for Plat-Dev-301. We check Salesforce’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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What the exam covers
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How many questions are on the Salesforce Platform Developer II exam?
The Plat-Dev-301 exam has 60 questions, and you get 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for Salesforce Platform Developer II?
You need 70%.
How much does the Salesforce Platform Developer II exam cost?
$200 (plus tax; retakes cost half, and Foundations retakes are free). Check Salesforce’s site for the price in your country.
When does Plat-Dev-301 retire?
Salesforce hasn’t announced one yet. We check Salesforce’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for Salesforce Platform Developer II?
Salesforce lists: Platform Developer.
How should I study for Salesforce Platform Developer II?
Weight your time like the exam: Process Automation, Logic, and Integration carries the most (27%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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