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Salesforce Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Salesforce |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect Exam |
| Exam Number: | Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Requires ongoing maintenance via Salesforce release exams (no fixed expiration) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Price: | USD 400 |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 58% |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select |
| Related Certifications: | Salesforce Certified Application Architect Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II Salesforce Certified System Architect |
| Recommended Training: | Salesforce Trailhead Sharing and Visibility Modules Salesforce Architect Journey |
| Exam Registration: | Salesforce Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prerequisite: Salesforce Certified System Architect and Application Architect (or equivalent experience in Salesforce security model design) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/architect |
Salesforce Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Organization-Wide Defaults (OWD) | - OWD configuration and implications - Impact on record visibility |
| Programmatic and Advanced Sharing | - Apex managed sharing - Enterprise Territory Management |
| Security Design and Best Practices | - Designing scalable sharing models - Performance and maintainability considerations |
| Sharing Rules and Manual Sharing | - Manual and Apex sharing mechanisms - Criteria-based and owner-based sharing rules |
| Role Hierarchy and Access | - Role hierarchy access inheritance - Reporting access considerations |
| Sharing Architecture Fundamentals | - Salesforce data security model overview - Record-level security principles |
Common Questions About the Salesforce Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect Exam
What is the Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect exam all about?
The Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam is the official Salesforce exam behind the Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect certification, validating the skills measured by the Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect credential. It sits at the Expert level of the Salesforce certification program. It also connects to Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Certified System Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam, and how much time do I get?
The Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 105 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam is Approximately 58%, and the official registration fee is USD 400. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 80 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam?
Recommended prerequisite: Salesforce Certified System Architect and Application Architect (or equivalent experience in Salesforce security model design) Requirements can change when Salesforce revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam?
You can book the Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing center. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam?
Salesforce recommends the following training resources for the Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 80 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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What topics are covered in the Sharing-and-Visibility-Architect exam?
The Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Sharing Architecture Fundamentals
- Sharing Rules and Manual Sharing
- Programmatic and Advanced Sharing
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect Sample Questions:
Question #1
A sales rep (John) at Universal Containers requested to update information in an account record where he has Read-Only access. John requested the Edit access permission from the owner of the record (Paul). Paul manually shared the record with John.
Assuming the organization-wide default of the Account object is Public Read-Only, what is the impact in the system?
A. New AccountShare record is created. Row Cause is "Manual" and Access Level is "Read/Write".
B. Existing AccountShare record is updated. Row Cause is "Manual" and Access Level is "Read/Write".
C. New AccountShare record is created. Row Cause is "Owner" and Access Level is "Full".
Question #2
Mary is Joe's manager in the Role Hierarchy. The organization-wide default for a custom Invoice object is Public Read-Only, and Mary's profile is not granted the Read permission for the Invoice object.
Which action can Mary take on Joe's invoice records?
A. View Only
B. None
C. Read/Write
Question #3
Universal Containers (UC) wants to reduce the amount of redundant leads entered into the system. UC also wants to ensure that leads are only edited/reassigned by the lead owner.
Which organization-wide default (OWD) approach should be recommended to help UC implement these requirements?
A. Implement 2 Public Read-Only OWD on Lead.
B. Implement a Public Read Only/Transfer OWD on Lead.
C. Implement a Private OWD on Lead.
Question #4
Which functionality does the system method "runAs()" verify when writing test methods?
A. Enforcement of a user's permissions
B. Enforcement of s user's record sharing
C. Enforcement of a user's Field Level Security
Question #5
Universal Containers (UC) operates worldwide, with offices in more than 100 regions in 10 different countries, and has established a very complex Role Hierarchy to control data visibility. In the new fiscal year, UC is planning to reorganize the roles and reassign account owners.
Which feature should an architect recommend to avoid problems with this operation?
A. Partition data using Divisions
B. Skinny table
C. Parallel Sharing Rule recalculation
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: B | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |


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