Salesforce Advanced Administrator Exam Practice Test

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60 Exam questions
1 hour 45 minutes Time Limit
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Exam overview and details

The Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification validates the advanced skills required to manage complex Salesforce implementations, optimize system performance, and drive business value through sophisticated configuration and administration. This credential demonstrates mastery beyond foundational administration, focusing on automation, data management, security models, and analytics. Certified professionals are equipped to handle enterprise-level requirements, govern organizational change, and extend platform capabilities to meet evolving business needs. Earning this certification signifies a deep understanding of Salesforce's advanced features and best practices, positioning individuals as strategic partners in digital transformation initiatives. It is a critical milestone for administrators seeking to advance their careers into senior, lead, or architect roles, proving their ability to manage scalability, security, and complex business processes within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Sample Questions

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Extending Custom Objects and Applications

Northern Trail Outfitters is preparing a Salesforce Platform Administrator II release review. The senior administrator is told that enterprise and channel opportunities require different path stages and required fields. During discovery, the team confirms that both use Opportunity and share the same security model. Which configuration or recommendation best satisfies the requirement?

Security and Access

AW Computing is preparing a Salesforce Platform Administrator II release review. The senior administrator is told that private child invoices should inherit visibility from the parent account. During discovery, the team confirms that finance asks to make the child object Public Read Only for broader reporting. Which configuration or recommendation best satisfies the requirement?

Extending Custom Objects and Applications

Universal Containers is preparing a Salesforce Platform Administrator II release review. The service operations admin is told that a support team wants macros, split view, and keyboard-oriented case work. During discovery, the team confirms that users handle multiple cases at once. Which configuration or recommendation best satisfies the requirement?

Data and Analytics Management

DreamHouse Realty is preparing a Salesforce Platform Administrator II release review. The senior administrator is told that users complain a report type cannot see a newly created custom field. During discovery, the team confirms that the report type was custom and created months ago. Which configuration or recommendation best satisfies the requirement?

Security and Access

AW Computing is preparing a Salesforce Platform Administrator II release review. The security admin is told that help desk leads must reset passwords and freeze users for only the contractor profiles. During discovery, the team confirms that they should not receive broad Setup access or manage sales users. Which configuration or recommendation best satisfies the requirement?

Career Opportunities & Salary

Median salary: $105,850– Computer Systems Analysts

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Computer Systems Analysts

Exam insights and study advice

Achieving the Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification is a powerful differentiator in the competitive CRM job market. It provides formal industry recognition of your expertise, significantly enhancing your professional credibility and marketability. This credential is often a prerequisite for senior-level administration positions and consulting roles, directly correlating with increased earning potential and career advancement opportunities. For organizations, it serves as a reliable benchmark for hiring and promoting talent capable of managing sophisticated Salesforce environments, ensuring system integrity, and maximizing return on investment. It validates not just technical proficiency, but also the strategic thinking required to align platform capabilities with complex business objectives.

These are the backgrounds the certifying body suggests. Check the vendor's own page for anything it formally requires.

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What this exam covers

Use the published domain weights to plan your study. Practice results do not predict your certification exam score.

01Security and Access

20%

02Change Management

12%

03Analytics, Reports, and Dashboards

10%

04Data Management

10%

05Process Automation

10%

06Sales Cloud

10%

07Service Cloud

10%

08Extending Custom Objects and Applications

8%

09Auditing and Monitoring

6%

10Content Management

4%

Exam Details ADM-211 | $200 USD | 1 hour 45 minutes

Exam Code ADM-211
Vendor Salesforce
Exam Cost $200 USD
Passing Score 65
Time Limit 1 hour 45 minutes
Exam questions 60
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Select
Retake Policy Retake available after scheduling (no mandatory waiting period for first retake). Retake fee ~$100 for most exams.
Exam Format Linear
Online Proctoring Available
Exam rules Closed-book. No notes or reference materials. No access to Salesforce org. Proctor monitors via webcam.
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