Appian Certification Program ACA-100

Short on study time for the Appian Certified Analyst exam? Getcertkey condenses your preparation into 52 focused practice questions for the ACA-100 exam, so even a packed schedule leaves room for steady, measurable progress.

Appian ACA-100 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Appian
Exam Name:	Appian Certified Analyst
Exam Number:	ACA-100
Passing Score:	70%
Related Certifications:	Appian Certified Developer Appian Certified Architect
Available Languages:	English
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Duration:	60 minutes
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions
Real Exam Qty:	50
Exam Price:	$250 USD
Recommended Training:	Appian Analyst Training Course Appian Documentation and Tutorials
Exam Registration:	Appian Certification Portal Meazure Learning (Exam Delivery)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or onsite testing center
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites; recommended basic understanding of business processes and low-code concepts
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.appian.com/services-and-training/certification/certified-analyst/

Appian ACA-100 Exam Syllabus Topics:

ACA-100 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the ACA-100 exam lead to?

The ACA-100 exam is the official Appian exam behind the Appian Certified Analyst certification, validating the skills measured by the Appian Certified Analyst credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Appian certification program. It also connects to Appian Certified Developer, Appian Certified Architect, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the ACA-100 exam, and how much time do I get?

The ACA-100 exam contains 50 questions to be completed within 60 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 ACA-100 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the ACA-100 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. 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 52 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 ACA-100 exam?

No formal prerequisites; recommended basic understanding of business processes and low-code concepts Requirements can change when Appian revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the ACA-100 exam?

You can book the Appian Certified Analyst exam through the official registration channels below:

• Appian Certification Portal
• Meazure Learning (Exam Delivery)

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 ACA-100 exam?

Appian recommends the following training resources for the Appian Certified Analyst exam:

• Appian Analyst Training Course
• Appian Documentation and Tutorials

Official courses build the foundation; the 52 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the ACA-100 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free ACA-100 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Appian revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the ACA-100 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Appian Certified Analyst purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the ACA-100 exam?

The Appian Certified Analyst exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Business Process Modeling — 20% of the exam
• Requirements Gathering — 20% of the exam
• Introduction to the Appian Platform — 24% of the exam

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.

Appian Certified Analyst Sample Questions:

Question 1

You need to draft user stories.
What are the three most important requirements to collect?

A. Process Workflow steps
B. Security
C. Branding
D. Report Filters
E. User Experience

Question 2

You are translating a user requirement into a user story and need to ensure that the desired functionality will be delivered as expected.
What needs to be written into the user story to ensure it will meet the requirement?

A. Business value
B. Estimation of effort to develop
C. Test Script
D. Acceptance criteria

Question 3

During the "initiate" phase, what are two key benefits of successful requirements gathering?

A. Adherence to the business stakeholders' goals
B. Fewer test cases required
C. Less rework after the "test" phase
D. Better performance of the application

Question 4

Within the "initiate" phase, who is expected to lead and facilitate requirements gathering discussions?

A. Product Owner
B. Appian Analyst
C. Testers
D. Scrum Master

Question 5

An agile team has a user story at the top of its backlog. It reads:
"As a Hiring Manager, I want to be able to filter all of the candidates who have applied to my department's job posting in the last week so that I can schedule interviews for the qualified candidates." This story does not meet the team's Definition of Ready (DoR) as filter criteria are being determined.
What is the status for this user story?

A. Ready for Development
B. Done
C. Ready for quality assurance (QA)
D. Pending

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