PDF Version DemoA Salesforce certification remains one of the clearest career accelerators in IT. The Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam stands in the way, and the 160 practice questions at ActualPDF are the direct route through it.
Salesforce Plat-Admn-201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Salesforce |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator |
| Exam Number: | Plat-Admn-201 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, German, French, English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (approximately) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Maintenance required per Salesforce release cycle (no fixed expiration, ongoing maintenance exams required) |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD (plus applicable taxes, varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | Advanced Administrator Learning Path Salesforce Admin Beginner Trail |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Salesforce Exams Salesforce Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or onsite test center via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic Salesforce platform knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/administrator |
Salesforce Plat-Admn-201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Data and Analytics Management | 16% | - Reports and Dashboards
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| Activity and Collaboration | 8% | - Productivity Tools
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| Organization Setup | 10% | - Company Settings and User Interface
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| Object Manager and Lightning App Builder | 20% | - Standard and Custom Objects
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| Service and Support Applications | 12% | - Service Cloud Basics
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| Workflow and Process Automation | 20% | - Automation Tools
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| Sales and Marketing Applications | 12% | - Sales Cloud Functionality
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| Desktop and Mobile Administration | 2% | - Mobile Configuration
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Salesforce Plat-Admn-201 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator is an official Salesforce exam, listed under exam code Plat-Admn-201. A passing result earns you the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator certification at the Associate/Professional level. It also ties into Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 60 (approximately) questions inside 105 minutes on the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator 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 Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator requires 65%, and the official registration fee is $200 USD (plus applicable taxes, varies by region). Retakes charge the full $200 USD (plus applicable taxes, varies by region) 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; basic Salesforce platform knowledge recommended
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored exam or onsite test center via Pearson VUE.
Salesforce recommends the following training for Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator candidates.
Follow any course with the 160 practice questions in the ActualPDF Plat-Admn-201 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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Your purchase is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions. Take the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator 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 Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator syllabus spans 8 domains, led by Sales and Marketing Applications (12%), Desktop and Mobile Administration (2%), and Service and Support Applications (12%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Sample Questions:
Question 1
What are three characteristics of a master-detail relationship?
A. Each object can have up to five master-detail relationships.
B. Permissions for the detail record are set independently of the master.
C. The owner field on the detail records is the owner of the master record.
D. Roll-up summaries are supported in master-detail relationships.
E. The master object can be a standard or custom object.
Question 2
A Platform Administrator at Universal Containers is trying to deactivate a user who has left the company but is unable to do so. What is preventing the administrator from deactivating this user?
A. The user is part of an Opportunity team.
B. The user is the running user of a dashboard.
C. The user is part of an active case assignment rule.
D. The user is part of an Account team.
Question 3
Northern Trail Outfitters has two different sales processes: one for business opportunities with four stages and one for partner opportunities with eight stages. Both processes will vary in page layouts and picklist value options. What should a Platform Administrator configure to meet these requirements?
A. Different page layouts that control the picklist values for the opportunity types
B. Separate record types and sales processes for the different types of opportunities
C. Validation rules that ensure that users are entering accurate sales stage information
D. Public groups to limit record types and sales processes for opportunities
Question 4
Which action should a Platform Administrator configure to reverse a submitted approval request and unlock the associated record when setting up an approval process?
A. Recall Actions
B. Initial Submission Actions
C. Final Approval Actions
D. Final Rejection Actions
Question 5
Universal Containers' Platform Administrator has been asked to create a many-to-many relationship between two existing custom objects. Which two steps should the administrator take when enabling the many-to-many relationship?
A. Create two master-detail relationships on the new object.
B. Create a junction with a custom object.
C. Create URL fields on a custom object.
D. Create two lookup relationships on the new object.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C,D,E | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A,B |
