The Salesforce admin exam is a challenging test that requires a lot of preparation. However, with the right approach and mindset, you can pass it with flying colors. In this article, we’ll go over some tips and tricks that can help you prepare for the Salesforce admin exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's Salesforce admin exam?
The Salesforce Admin Certification is a great indicator that a person has a foundational understanding of the Salesforce platform, and the administrator certification is a prerequisite for other certifications — whether you’re on an administrator or developer path.
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How many questions are in the Salesforce admin certification exam and what's the passing score?
60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions and 5 non-scored questions. The passing percentage is 65% (which is 39 out of 60 questions).
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How hard it is to pass the exam?
The exam questions change frequently. Salesforce releases happen three times per year (spring, summer, autumn), which means test questions need to change often to reflect updates that happen with each Salesforce release. The good news is we know what knowledge points are going to be tested. As long as we tackle each section carefully, we shall be good to take the exam.
How to prepare the admin exam?
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1. Review the Exam Guide and Study Materials
The first step in preparing for the Salesforce admin exam is to review the exam guide and study materials. The exam guide will give you an overview of what to expect on the exam, while the study materials will help you understand the concepts and topics covered on the exam. Exam Link: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Administrator-Exam-Guide
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2. Use Trailhead to Learn and Practice
Trailhead is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses and modules on Salesforce. Using Trailhead is a great way to learn about Salesforce and practice your skills. There are about 60 hrs of lessons from the trailhead administrator steam and by completing this, you shall have the foundation of the exam knowledge points and be ready to answer some basic questions.
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3. Take Practice Exams
Taking practice exams is another great way to prepare for the Salesforce admin exam. Practice exams will help you get familiar with the format of the exam and the types of questions that will be asked. I have an admin practice test course that helped many students earn their certs and you can also search for some Q&As from Reddit about my course. Here is the link: https://www.priscillahongsalesforce.com/courses/admin
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4. Browse Knowledge Points' Articles on Trailhead
The most frequent website I visit is the trailhead where you can find all the knowledge points' related articles. Be sure to go through the knowledge points behind each practical question you take or you feel less confident with. Sometimes, the questions are asked in a very detailed way.
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5. Attend Free Training Webinars
Attending training webinar sessions is also a great way to prepare for the Salesforce admin exam. Training sessions will give you hands-on experience with Salesforce and help you understand how to use it effectively. There are free training sessions for each certification organized by Salesforce. Here is the webinar schedule link: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/cert-days#administrator
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6. Be Confident and Smile!
If you follow the above steps, you shall be READY for the exam!
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