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CRT-402 Verified 2026 Edition

Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Practice Test

Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder (CRT-402), successor to the retired DEV-401 Force.com Developer exam, certifies builders who create custom Lightning Platform applications with little to no code. The practice test is built around data modeling and relationships, business logic and process automation, and UI customization. It leads toward the Platform Developer I certification.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Salesforce

Exam Format

105 min
60 scored + up to 5 unscored
63%
Intermediate

Registration

$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese

Validity

Maintained through release maintenance modules (3 per year)
Complete Platform App Builder certification maintenance module on Trailhead three times a year (aligned with Salesforce releases)

CRT-402 Exam Topics and Domains

CRT-402 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Object Manager, Setup, Lightning App Builder, Schema Builder, and more.

1

Salesforce Fundamentals

23%

Declarative vs. Programmatic Customization

Boundaries of Declarative Customization

Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization.

AppExchange

Extending Org Using AppExchange

Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AppExchange.

Object, Record, and Field Access

Restricting and Extending Access

Apply features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access.

Sharing Solutions

Appropriate Sharing Solution Selection

Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution.

Reports, Report Types, and Dashboards

Reporting Capabilities

Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and dashboards.

Salesforce Mobile Experience

Mobile Optimization

Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global, object-specific actions and layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile user experience.

Chatter

Chatter Customization and Use Cases

Describe the customizations and use cases for Chatter.

2

Data Modeling and Management

22%

Data Model Design

Appropriate Data Model Selection

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.

Relationship Types

Relationship Capabilities and Implications

Given a scenario, explain the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.

Field Types and Field Type Changes

Field Data Type Selection and Conversion

Given a scenario, determine the considerations when selecting or changing a field data type.

Schema Builder

Schema Builder Capabilities and Considerations

Explain the capabilities and considerations of the Schema Builder.

Data Import and Export

Data Import/Export Tools and External Data Sources

Given a scenario, determine the options and considerations when importing and exporting data, including the capabilities of external data sources.

3

Business Logic and Process Automation

28%

Formula Fields

Formula Field Design and Implementation

Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of formula fields to meet stated business requirements.

Roll-Up Summary Fields

Roll-Up Summary Field Capabilities and Implications

Given a scenario, determine the capabilities, use cases, and implications of roll-up summary fields.

Validation Rules

Validation Rule Design and Implementation

Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of validation rules to meet stated business requirements.

Approval Processes

Approval Process Capabilities and Use Cases

Given a scenario, determine the capabilities and use cases for approval processes.

Automation Tools

Automation Tool Selection and ImplementationAutomation Error Prevention
  • Given a scenario, determine the tool or action needed to meet business requirements.
  • Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes while avoiding errors in automation.
4

User Interface

17%

User Interface Customization Options

UI Customization Capabilities

Describe the user interface customization options.

Custom Buttons, Links, and Actions

Buttons, Links, and Actions Capabilities

Demonstrate the capabilities and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.

Lightning Components in Applications

Declarative Lightning Component Options

Given a scenario, determine the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning components in an application.

Programmatic Lightning Components

Custom Lightning Component Awareness

Describe the programmatic customizations available for incorporating custom Lightning components in an application.

5

App Deployment

10%

Application Lifecycle and Sandboxes

Application Lifecycle Management

Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution for key milestones and considerations when managing the application lifecycle and various types of sandboxes.

Change Sets

Change Set Usage and Troubleshooting

Given a use case, demonstrate knowledge, viability, and troubleshooting when using change sets.

Packages

Managed and Unmanaged Packages

Describe the use cases and considerations when using unmanaged and managed packages.

Deployment Planning

Deployment Plan Selection

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.

How do I earn this certification?

Passing CRT-402 earns the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification. It sits in the Administrator / Developer track.

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
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  • Last content update: Spring '24 alignment
Updates
  • Flow Builder Latest (Spring '24+ alignment) Flow Builder is now the primary automation tool tested. Process Builder and Workflow Rules are legacy/deprecated. • Release date: 2024
  • Dynamic Forms GA Dynamic Forms are now part of the UI customization section and tested in maintenance modules. • Release date: 2020 (enhanced through 2025)
  • Lightning App Builder Latest Enhanced with conditional visibility, dynamic actions, and new standard components. • Release date: Ongoing

Who should take this exam?

  • 6 months to 1 year of experience building applications on the Lightning Platform
  • Familiarity with the capabilities of the Lightning Platform
  • Awareness of Salesforce license types and related considerations
  • Ability to design applications to support business processes and reporting requirements
  • Familiarity with social and mobile capabilities of the platform
  • Familiarity with Salesforce development environments and deployment options
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Common Questions

What is the Salesforce Platform App Builder certification?
The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification validates your skills in designing, building, and deploying custom applications using the declarative (point-and-click) customization capabilities of the Salesforce Lightning Platform. It covers data modeling, business logic, process automation, user interface design, and app deployment.
How many questions are on the Salesforce Platform App Builder exam?
The Platform App Builder exam consists of 60 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, plus up to 5 unscored pilot questions. You have 105 minutes to complete the exam and need a 63% passing score.
What is the passing score for the Platform App Builder exam?
The passing score for the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder exam is 63%. This means you need to correctly answer at least 38 out of the 60 scored questions to pass.
How much does the Salesforce Platform App Builder exam cost?
The Salesforce Platform App Builder exam costs USD $200 for the first attempt, plus applicable taxes. Retakes cost USD $100. In Japan, the cost is JPY 30,000 for both initial and retake attempts.
Do I need any prerequisites for the Platform App Builder certification?
There are no mandatory prerequisites for the Platform App Builder certification. However, Salesforce recommends 6 months to 1 year of experience building applications on the Lightning Platform. The Salesforce Certified Administrator (ADM-201) certification is commonly taken before this exam but is not required.
What are the main topics covered on the Platform App Builder exam?
The exam covers five domains: Salesforce Fundamentals (23%), Data Modeling and Management (22%), Business Logic and Process Automation (28%), User Interface (17%), and App Deployment (10%). The largest section, Business Logic and Process Automation, focuses heavily on Flow Builder, formula fields, validation rules, and approval processes.
Is the Platform App Builder exam harder than the Salesforce Admin exam?
Many candidates consider the Platform App Builder exam to be moderately more challenging than the Salesforce Administrator exam. It goes deeper into topics like data modeling, relationships, process automation with Flow, and deployment strategies. It also tests your ability to know when declarative solutions reach their limits and programmatic solutions are needed.
How do I maintain the Platform App Builder certification?
To maintain your Platform App Builder certification, you must complete a maintenance module on Trailhead three times per year, aligned with each Salesforce release (Spring, Summer, Winter). These maintenance modules cover new features and changes relevant to the certification. If you miss the deadline, your certification will expire.
Can I take the Platform App Builder exam online?
Yes, the Salesforce Platform App Builder exam can be taken either at a Pearson VUE testing center or through online proctoring from your home or office. Online proctored exams require a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection. You can schedule either option through the Salesforce certification scheduling page.
What is the best way to prepare for the Platform App Builder exam?
The best preparation combines hands-on experience in a Salesforce Developer org or Trailhead Playground with the official Trailhead trailmix (Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform App Builder Credential), completion of recommended Superbadges (Object Relationships, User Access Fundamentals, Formulas, Data Quality and Validation, Flow Fundamentals), and optional instructor-led courses DEV 402 and CRT 402. Focus heavily on Flow Builder, data modeling, and the security/sharing model as these make up

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