Adobe Experience Manager AD0-E116

A Adobe credential carries real weight with employers, and the Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 95 expert-prepared practice questions for the AD0-E116 exam.

Adobe AD0-E116 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Adobe
Exam Name:	Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert
Exam Number:	AD0-E116
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions, Drag and Drop
Related Certifications:	Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Expert (AD0-E121) Adobe Experience Manager Developer Professional (AD0-E123)
Passing Score:	Not publicly disclosed (typically around 60–70%)
Real Exam Qty:	Approximately 90–95
Exam Duration:	100 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years (renewal available via Adobe Certification renewal process)
Exam Price:	Exam fee varies by region (generally ~USD 225)
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam (remote or at a test center) with scenario-based and multiple-choice questions that assess expert-level AEM developer skills.
Pre Condition:	Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager Sites development is recommended; familiarity with AEM architecture, components, templates, and configurations is expected. Adobe does not formally mandate a prerequisite certification but professional experience is crucial.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/certification/program/technical-certifications/aem/aem-overview

Adobe AD0-E116 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Adobe AD0-E116 exam?

The AD0-E116 exam is the official Adobe exam behind the Adobe Experience Manager certification, validating the skills measured by the Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert credential. It sits at the Expert level of the Adobe certification program. It also connects to Adobe Experience Manager Developer Professional (AD0-E123), Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Expert (AD0-E121), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the AD0-E116 exam, and how much time do I get?

The AD0-E116 exam contains Approximately 90–95 questions to be completed within 100 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 AD0-E116 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the AD0-E116 exam is Not publicly disclosed (typically around 60–70%), and the official registration fee is Exam fee varies by region (generally ~USD 225). 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 95 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 AD0-E116 exam?

Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager Sites development is recommended; familiarity with AEM architecture, components, templates, and configurations is expected. Adobe does not formally mandate a prerequisite certification but professional experience is crucial. Requirements can change when Adobe revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the AD0-E116 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free AD0-E116 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Adobe 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 AD0-E116 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the AD0-E116 exam?

The Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Environment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Component and Template Development
• AEM Architecture and Development

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.

Adobe Experience Manager Developer Expert Sample Questions:

Question #1

A custom AEM application contains Bundle A and Bundle B.
Bundle A has a dependency to Bundle B via Import-Package.
How can both bundles be deployed most efficiently across all environments?

A. Create one content package per bundle and use a package dependency to ensure installation order.
B. Use the Felix Web Console to upload the bundles in the correct order.
C. Embed both bundles in one content package: the dependency via Import-Package is enough to ensure correct installation.
D. Embed both bundles in one content package and use property 'installationOrder' in package properties for correct bundle installation order.

Question #2

A developer creates a template-type for building editable templates.
The resulting editable templates and pages must always contain a specific layout container that can NOT be deleted by the author.
How should the developer meet this requirement?

A. Add the layout container component to the structure section of the template-type
B. Add a content policy to the template-type to disable the removal of the layout container
C. Add the layout container component to the initial section of the template-type
D. Add the layout container component by including it on the actual page component

Question #3

A developer is working on the following Sling Model that is being used in a component.
@Model(adaptables = SlingHttpServletRequest.class, defaultInjectionStrategy = DefaultInjectionStrategy.OPTIONAL) public class SampleModel {
@Inject
private Page currentPage;
private boolead matchingTitle;
@PostConstruct
private void init(){
matchingTitle = title.equals(currentPage.getName());
}
public boolean isMatchingTitle(){
return matchingTitle;
}
}
The model must check if the configured value of the jct:title property for the component matches the same name of the current page. If the jcr:title property of the component has NOT been configured, then isMatchingTitle() must return false.
How should the developer inject the title property in this model?

A. "@ValueMapValue
@Named(""jcr:title"")
@Default(values = """")
private String titile;"
B. "@ValueMapValue
@Via(""jcr:title"")
@Default(values = """")
private String titile;"
C. "@ValueMapValue
@Named(""jcr:title"")
@Required
private String titile;"
D. "@ValueMapValue
@Via(""jcr:title"")
@Required
private String titile;"

Question #4

There are performance, stability, and security issues with an installed AEM instance.
What should a developer do to fix these issues?

A. Install service pack updates from package share.
B. Stop, clear cache files, and restart the AEM instance.
C. Install Adobe-provided Apache configuration file.
D. Delete and reinstall the AEM instance.

Question #5

A developer is working on a complex project with multiple bundles. One bundle provides an OSGi service for other bundles.
Which two options are necessary to ensure that the other bundles can reference that OSGi service? (Choose two.)

A. The bundle providing the service needs to export the java package of the service interface.
B. The bundle providing the service needs to contain a whitelist of allowed consumer bundles.
C. The service needs to correctly declare metatype information.
D. The bundle providing the service needs to contain an adequate SCR descriptor file.
E. The bundles consuming the service need to import the fully qualified name of the service interface.

Solutions: