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Salesforce Plat-Admn-201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Salesforce |
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| Exam Name: | Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator |
| Exam Number: | Plat-Admn-201 |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD (plus applicable taxes, varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder |
| Available Languages: | French, Japanese, German, Spanish, English, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Maintenance required per Salesforce release cycle (no fixed expiration, ongoing maintenance exams required) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (approximately) |
| Recommended Training: | Advanced Administrator Learning Path Salesforce Admin Beginner Trail |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Salesforce Exams Salesforce Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or onsite test center via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic Salesforce platform knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/administrator |
Salesforce Plat-Admn-201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Organization Setup | 10% | - Company Settings and User Interface
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| Topic 2: Object Manager and Lightning App Builder | 20% | - Standard and Custom Objects
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| Topic 3: Service and Support Applications | 12% | - Service Cloud Basics
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| Topic 4: Data and Analytics Management | 16% | - Reports and Dashboards
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| Topic 5: Desktop and Mobile Administration | 2% | - Mobile Configuration
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| Topic 6: Workflow and Process Automation | 20% | - Automation Tools
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| Topic 7: Activity and Collaboration | 8% | - Productivity Tools
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| Topic 8: Sales and Marketing Applications | 12% | - Sales Cloud Functionality
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Plat-Admn-201 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the Plat-Admn-201 exam lead to?
The Plat-Admn-201 exam is the official Salesforce exam behind the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator certification, validating the skills measured by the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential. It sits at the Associate/Professional level of the Salesforce certification program. It also connects to Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the Plat-Admn-201 exam, and how much time do I get?
The Plat-Admn-201 exam contains 60 (approximately) 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 Plat-Admn-201 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Plat-Admn-201 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is $200 USD (plus applicable taxes, varies by region). 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 160 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 Plat-Admn-201 exam?
No mandatory prerequisites; basic Salesforce platform knowledge recommended 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 Plat-Admn-201 exam?
You can book the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored exam or onsite test center via Pearson VUE. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the Plat-Admn-201 exam?
Salesforce recommends the following training resources for the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 160 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the Plat-Admn-201 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free Plat-Admn-201 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 Plat-Admn-201 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator 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 Plat-Admn-201 exam?
The Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Desktop and Mobile Administration — 2% of the exam
- Sales and Marketing Applications — 12% of the exam
- Activity and Collaboration — 8% 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.
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Sample Questions:
Question 1
What is the next step an agent performs when the tasks within an agentic loop are all unsatisfactory?
A. Gives an error message
B. Routes to a live agent
C. Provides the best answer possible with caveats
D. Asks for additional information
Question 2
Northern Trail Outfitters uses a custom Invoice object to collect customer payment information from an external billing system. The Billing System field needs to be filled in on every Invoice record. How should a Platform Administrator ensure this requirement?
A. Define an approval process for the field.
B. Require the field on the record type.
C. Create a flow to update the field.
D. Make the field universally required.
Question 3
Cloud Kicks wants to make sure clients are getting the attention they need and cases are not sitting longer than the Service Level Agreement (SLA) it has with its clients. Which standard feature helps route cases to a Tier 2 team if they have not been addressed in a specific amount of time?
A. Escalation Rules
B. Omni Channel Routing
C. Milestone and Entitlements
D. Auto Response Rules
Question 4
The VP of sales at Cloud Kicks has a standard sales profile and is receiving an error message that prevents them from saving an opportunity. A Platform Administrator attempted the same edit without receiving an error. How should the administrator troubleshoot this issue?
A. Log in as a system administrator to troubleshoot.
B. Ask the user for their password so the admin can log in as the user.
C. Use 'Login as' to log in as the user.
D. Use an AppExchange product to troubleshoot.
Question 5
Universal Containers wants to track all stakeholders involved in its sales opportunities to ensure proper relationship management. Sales reps need to identify who has decision-making authority, who influences the buying process, and who serves as the primary contact for each deal. Which feature should a Platform Administrator configure to meet this requirement?
A. Use contact roles on opportunities to identify stakeholder involvement and influence.
B. Set up account teams to track stakeholders across multiple opportunities.
C. Use standard fields on opportunities to track stakeholder information.
D. Configure opportunity team members to track internal and external stakeholders.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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