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Adobe 9A0-035 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CS ACE Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-035 |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 53 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 66% |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $150 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Official Training ACE Exam Preparation Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Adobe Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Onsite proctored exam at Pearson VUE authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Minimum 2β3 years of professional experience with Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://web.archive.org/web/20061112084520/http://www.adobe.com/support/certification/ace_illustrator.html |
Adobe 9A0-035 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Output, Export & Integration | 15% | - Preparing files for print - Integration with other Adobe applications - Exporting for web and digital media - File formats and compatibility |
| Typography & Text Handling | 15% | - Font management and embedding - Text on paths and inside shapes - Character and paragraph settings - Type creation and formatting |
| Drawing & Path Creation | 20% | - Transform and align objects - Pen tool and Bezier curves - Shape tools and path editing - Compound paths and shapes |
| Layers, Masks & Effects | 15% | - Applying and modifying effects - Graphic styles and appearances - Clipping masks and opacity masks - Layer management and organization |
| Color, Gradients & Painting | 20% | - Brushes, fills, and strokes - Transparency and blending modes - Gradients, meshes, and patterns - Color modes and swatches |
| Document Setup & Interface | 15% | - Using panels, tools, and workspaces - Configuring document settings - Managing guides, grids, and views |
Frequently Asked Questions: Adobe Illustrator CS ACE
Adobe Illustrator CS ACE is an official Adobe certification exam, registered under the code 9A0-035. Passing it awards the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CS certification, a credential at the Expert level. It also connects to Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The Adobe Illustrator CS ACE exam presents 53 questions within 60 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing Adobe Illustrator CS ACE takes 66%, and official registration costs $150 USD. Retakes bill the full $150 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Recommended: Minimum 2β3 years of professional experience with Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Adobe Illustrator CS ACE registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Onsite proctored exam at Pearson VUE authorized testing centers.
Yes, Adobe recommends the following training for Adobe Illustrator CS ACE candidates.
Complement any training with the 134 practice questions in the ActualPDF 9A0-035 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the Adobe Illustrator CS ACE questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the Adobe Illustrator CS ACE exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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Adobe Illustrator CS ACE is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Document Setup & Interface (15%), Output, Export & Integration (15%), and Color, Gradients & Painting (20%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
Adobe Illustrator CS ACE Sample Questions:
Which file format will allow you to create a Web graphic with a small file size, and that will not lose resolution as you enlarge it?
- A. JPEG
- B. SVG
- C. PNG
- D. GIF
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
Which keyboard shortcut hides all palettes except for the toolbox?
- A. Control + Tab (Windows) or Command + Tab (Mac OS)
- B. Tab
- C. Alt + Tab (Windows) or Option + Tab (Mac OS)
- D. Shift +Tab
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
Which statement is true about the SVG format feature in Illustrator?
- A. Vector graphics can be produced for the Web that do NOT require an additional browser plug-in.
- B. SVG animations can be created via keyframes in the SVG Interactivity palette.
- C. SVG format is entirely JavaScript-based.
- D. SVG effects can be applied that areNOTrasterizeduntilthe file is viewed in a browser.
Correct Answer: D π³οΈ
You have applied a Scatter brush to a path. The path is selected. What should you do to change the color of the brush objects?
- A. double click the brush, settheColorization Method toTints andthenselectastroke color
- B. double click the brush, set the Colorization Method to None and then select a stroke color
- C. double click the brush, set the Colonzation Method to Tints and then select a fill color
- D. double click the brush, set the Colorization Method to None and then select a fill color
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
You want to import a text file into a polygon shaped object. What should you do?
- A. select the type tool and click to place an insertion point in the polygon, then choose File
> Place - B. selecttheareatype tool and click to place an insertionpointinthepolygon,thenchoose File>Place
- C. selectthe area type tool, choose File > Place and choose the text file to import; when the loaded text icon appears, click on the polygon
- D. select the type tool, choose File > Place and select the text file to import; when the loaded text icon appears, click on the polygon
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
