Plat-Admn-201 Verified 2026 Edition

Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test

Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator (Plat-Admn-201) certifies administrators who configure and maintain a Salesforce org, with recent updates covering Agentforce AI features. This practice test covers company setup and object configuration, sales and service applications, and flow automation. It leads toward the Platform Administrator II certification.

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Official specifications published by Salesforce

Exam Format

105 min
60 scored + up to 5 non-scored
68%
Associate/Professional

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$200 USD
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Validity

Maintained through release exams (maintenance modules due each Salesforce release cycle)
Complete Trailhead maintenance modules for each Salesforce release; Maintenance modules are released 3 times per year (Spring, Summer, Winter); Modules must be completed by due date to maintain active credential status

PLAT-ADMN-201 Exam Topics and Domains

PLAT-ADMN-201 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Lightning App Builder, Agent Builder, App Manager, Assignment Rules, and more.

1

Configuration and Setup

15%

Company Settings

Company Information and SettingsDefault Locale and Language Settings

Describe the information found in the company settings (for example: company settings fiscal year, business hours, currency management, default settings)

Declarative UI Configuration

UI/UX SettingsList Views and Global ActionsLightning App Builder

Distinguish and understand the administration of declarative configuration of the User Interface (UI) (for example: UI/UX settings, app menu, list views, global actions, Lightning App Builder)

User Setup and Maintenance

User Management

Given a scenario, demonstrate the proper setup and maintenance of users (user name is unique, locales, working hours, how to distribute licenses, types of licenses, not deleting a user, implications of making inactive, override, assigning feature licenses, management of users with various login methods)

Organization Security Controls

Security Features

Explain the various organization Security Controls (for example: Identity verification, Setup Audit Trail, Login Hours, Session Settings, agent access)

Sharing Model and Security Controls

Salesforce Sharing Model

Given a user request scenario, apply the appropriate security controls based on the features and capabilities of the Salesforce sharing model (for example: Teams, Sharing hierarchy, public groups, org-wide defaults, sharing: roles, subordinates, role hierarchy, report and dashboard folders)

Profiles and Permission Sets

Custom Profiles and Permission Sets

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate use of a custom profile or permission set (using the various profile settings, permission set group, and muting)

2

Object Manager and Lightning App Builder

15%

Standard Object Architecture and Relationships

Object Architecture

Describe the standard object architecture and relationship model (for example: standard object, parent/child, master detail/lookup/junction relationships, record types, Schema Builder)

Fields and Page Layouts

Field ManagementPage Layout Configuration

Explain how to create, delete, and customize fields and page layouts on standard and custom objects, and know the implications of deleting fields (roll-up summaries, cross object formulas, picklist dependencies, relationship fields)

Page Layouts, Record Types, and Business Processes

Record Types and Business Processes

Given a scenario, determine how to create and assign page layouts, visibility on Lightning page layouts, record types, and business processes for custom and standard objects (quick actions and global actions)

3

Sales and Marketing Applications

10%

Sales Process

Lead and Opportunity Management

Given a scenario, identify the capabilities and implications of the sales process (for example: leads, opportunities, path)

Sales Productivity Features

Opportunity Tools and AI

Given a scenario, apply the appropriate sales productivity features using opportunity tools (for example: dashboards, lead scoring, Einstein for Sales, opportunity scoring, grading, and home page assistant, forecasting, territory management)

Lead Automation and Campaign Management

Lead Automation Tools

Describe the capabilities of lead automation tools and campaign management (for example: leads, lead convert, lead assignment rules, campaign, and campaign members)

4

Service and Support Applications

10%

Case Management

Case Management Capabilities

Describe the capabilities of case management (for example: case, case assignment rules, and queues)

Case Management Automation

Automated Case Management

Given a scenario, identify how to automate case management (for example: support process, case auto-response rules, case escalation, Einstein for Service)

5

Productivity and Collaboration

10%

Activity Management

Tasks and Events

Describe the capabilities of activity management (tasks, events)

Chatter Collaboration

Chatter Features

Describe the features of Chatter (groups, accessibility to groups, internal/external users)

Salesforce Mobile App

Mobile App Administration

Describe the capabilities of the Salesforce mobile app (Lightning page, modifying the app, browser, app menu, visibility, branding mobile app, build launchpad)

AppExchange

AppExchange Applications

Identify use cases for AppExchange applications (awareness of managed or unmanaged packages, who is allowed to publish, prompts on AgentExchange, flows)

6

Data and Analytics Management

17%

Data Management

Data Import, Export, and Management

Describe the considerations when importing, updating, transferring, mass deleting, exporting, and backing up data (Archival, Apex data loader, Import Wizard)

Data Validation Tools

Validation and Data Quality

Describe the capabilities and implications of data validation tools (duplicate and matching rules, validation rules)

Reports

Report Creation and Customization

Describe the options available when creating or customizing a report or report type (join objects together, with or without records, renaming the fields, formulas, bucket, join reports, chart settings, hide details, grouping totals, troubleshooting fields at a high level)

Sharing Model Impact on Reports

Report Visibility and Access

Describe the impact of the sharing model on reports (visibility, understand folder structure, sharing fields)

Dashboards

Dashboard Creation and Configuration

Describe the options available when creating and modifying dashboards (for example: dashboard widgets, data sources, chart types/settings, subscribing, dynamic dashboard, org licensing limits, view dashboard as, schedule refresh, filters)

7

Automation

15%

Automation Solution Selection

Automation Tools

Given a scenario, identify the appropriate automation solution based on the capabilities of the tool (escalation rules, case assignment rules, lead assignment rules, default automation user, AI)

Flow

Flow Builder Configuration

Describe capabilities, use cases, and configuration for Flow (screen flows, record-triggered flows, autolaunched flows, order of execution)

Approval Processes

Approval Process Configuration

Describe capabilities, use cases, and configuration for the approval process (criteria for approvers, rejections, approvals)

8

Agentforce AI

8%

Agentforce Capabilities and Use Cases

Agentforce Overview

Describe the capabilities and use cases of Agentforce (scenarios about use cases, when it's appropriate to use AI, security, troubleshooting agent permissions)

Agent Builder

Maintaining and Testing Agents

Explain how to maintain, update, or install prompts and instructions in Agent Builder (light testing, conversation preview)

How do I earn this certification?

Passing PLAT-ADMN-201 earns the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator certification. It sits in the Administrator track.

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2025-12-15
  • Announcement date: 2025-12-10
Updates
  • Agentforce AI 1.0 (initial exam inclusion) New 8% domain covering AI agents, Agent Builder, prompts, and Conversation Preview • Release date: 2025-12-15
  • Flow Builder Ongoing updates Flow remains the primary automation tool; Process Builder deprecated. Automation domain now 15%. • Release date: 2025-12-15
  • Dynamic Forms and Lightning App Builder Enhanced in Summer '25 Component visibility and dynamic forms are increasingly tested in the Object Manager domain • Release date: 2025-06-01

Who should take this exam?

  • 6+ months of experience as a Salesforce Administrator
  • Completion of Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADX201) or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience maintaining a Salesforce organization

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