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Adobe AD0-E103 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Experience Manager Developer |
| Exam Number: | AD0-E103 |
| Exam Price: | $180 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Experience Manager Architect Adobe Experience Manager Sites Business Practitioner |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple select, Scenario-based questions |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled 300–700) / 68%–70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Experience League Adobe Digital Learning Services |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Adobe Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (remote) or in-person at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 1–3 years of AEM development experience, knowledge of Java, OSGi, Sling, and HTL |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/content/dam/adls/certification/samples/en/AD0-E103%20Adobe%20Experience%20Manager%20Developer.pdf |
Adobe AD0-E103 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting and Optimization | 20% | - Analyze logs and adjust logging levels - Apply best practices for performance and security - Diagnose runtime and build issues - Troubleshoot component rendering and performance |
| Templates and Components | 40% | - Implement Sling Models and JCR content structure - Develop components using HTL/Sightly - Build dialogs, design dialogs, and client libraries - Create and configure editable templates |
| OSGi Services and APIs | 20% | - Use Sling and JCR APIs - Manage bundles, configurations, and dependencies - Integrate with Adobe ecosystem and third-party systems - Develop and configure OSGi components and services |
| Installation and Configuration of AEM | 10% | - Set up local and development environments - Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions - Configure AEM instances and apply hotfixes |
| Packaging and Deployment | 10% | - Configure dispatcher and replication agents - Create and manage content packages - Build projects with Apache Maven - Deploy code and content across environments |
AD0-E103 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Adobe Experience Manager Developer is an official Adobe exam, listed under exam code AD0-E103. A passing result earns you the Adobe Certified Expert - Experience Manager Developer certification at the Expert level. It also ties into Adobe Experience Manager Architect, Adobe Experience Manager Sites Business Practitioner, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 50 questions inside 90 minutes on the Adobe Experience Manager Developer exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Adobe Experience Manager Developer requires 550 (scaled 300–700) / 68%–70%, and the official registration fee is $180 USD. Retakes charge the full $180 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 1–3 years of AEM development experience, knowledge of Java, OSGi, Sling, and HTL
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Adobe Experience Manager Developer goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored (remote) or in-person at authorized test centers.
Adobe recommends the following training for Adobe Experience Manager Developer candidates.
Follow any course with the 95 practice questions in the ActualPDF AD0-E103 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
Yes. ActualPDF provides a free download demo of the Adobe Experience Manager Developer material, so you can check the content before choosing a version. After purchase, a one-year warranty covers you: the latest version is sent to you as it releases, free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your purchase is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions. Take the Adobe Experience Manager Developer exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, provide your unqualified result by submitting a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and the full refund is processed within 7 days. The exam must match your product, candidate and payer names must match, and attempts within 3 days of purchase, unused downloads, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. Alternatively, exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, or wait for updates while keeping your original product's update service.
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The Adobe Experience Manager Developer syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Installation and Configuration of AEM (10%), Templates and Components (40%), and Packaging and Deployment (10%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Adobe Experience Manager Developer Sample Questions:
Which maven plugin is required to install a content package on a local AEM environment using maven?
- A. FileVault Package Maven Plugin
- B. Maven Install Plugin
- C. Content Package Maven Plugin
- D. Maven Bundle Plugin
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A developer needs to install a content package on an AEM environment. However a content package with the same name is already installed.
What would be the safest way for the developer to install the content package to make sure only the changes of the new content package get applied?
- A. Uninstall the existing content package before installing the new content package
- B. Install the content package using the OSGi web console
- C. Use the "Force Upload" option when uploading the new content package
- D. Upload the content package to the CRX Package Share before installing it
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
One content package of a custom application contains the following content paths.
The server also contains the content path /apps/myproj/configuration that must NOT be touched when installing the package.
Which two filter definitions should a developer use to always update only the contained paths upon installation in the server? (Choose two.)
- A. Option C
- B. Option E
- C. Option B
- D. Option A
- E. Option D
Correct Answer: A,E 🗳️
Which log file should a developer use to search for exception stacktraces?
- A. <aem-install>/crx-quickstart/logs/request.log
- B. <aem-install>/crx-quickstart/logs/info.log
- C. <aem-install>/crx-quickstart/logs/access.log
- D. <aem-install>/crx-quickstart/logs/error.log
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A developer creates a template-type for building editable templates.
The resulting editable templates and pages must always contain a specific layout container that can NOT be deleted by the author.
How should the developer meet this requirement?
- A. Add a content policy to the template-type to disable the removal of the layout container
- B. Add the layout container component to the structure section of the template-type
- C. Add the layout container component by including it on the actual page component
- D. Add the layout container component to the initial section of the template-type
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
