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Salesforce DEV402 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Salesforce |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Declarative Development for Platform App Builders |
| Exam Number: | DEV-402 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Related Certifications: | Salesforce Platform Developer I (PD1) Salesforce Certified Administrator (ADM-201) |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Available Languages: | Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, English |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Way: | Delivered onsite at a testing center or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but prior Salesforce administration experience is recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/platformappbuilder |
Salesforce DEV402 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: App Development | 8% | - Sandbox types and deployment tools - Application lifecycle considerations |
| Topic 2: Business Logic and Process Automation | 27% | - Roll-up summary and validation rules - Record types and formula fields - Approval processes and workflow/Flows - Automation solution recommendations |
| Topic 3: Social | 3% | - Social feature capabilities |
| Topic 4: Salesforce Fundamentals | 8% | - AppExchange use cases - Core CRM object capabilities - Declarative vs programmatic boundaries |
| Topic 5: Data Modeling and Management | 20% | - Schema Builder capabilities - Relationship types implications - Import/export data options - Appropriate data model determination - Field type considerations - External objects use cases |
| Topic 6: Mobile | 5% | - Action layouts and mobile requirements - Mobile UI customization options |
| Topic 7: User Interface | 14% | - Lightning Components declarative options - Buttons, links, and actions - UI customization options |
| Topic 8: Security | 10% | - Object, record, and field access features - Sharing solution selection |
| Topic 9: Reporting | 5% | - Reports and dashboard features |
DEV402 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the DEV402 exam lead to?
The DEV402 exam is the official Salesforce exam behind the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification, validating the skills measured by the Salesforce Declarative Development for Platform App Builders credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Salesforce certification program. It also connects to Salesforce Certified Administrator (ADM-201), Salesforce Platform Developer I (PD1), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the DEV402 exam, and how much time do I get?
The DEV402 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 DEV402 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the DEV402 exam is 63%, and the official registration fee is USD 200. 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 0 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 DEV402 exam?
No formal prerequisites required, but prior Salesforce administration experience is recommended Requirements can change when Salesforce revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the DEV402 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free DEV402 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Salesforce 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 DEV402 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Salesforce Declarative Development for Platform App Builders 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 DEV402 exam?
The Salesforce Declarative Development for Platform App Builders exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Reporting — 5% of the exam
- User Interface — 14% of the exam
- Social — 3% 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.
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