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Salesforce Plat-Arch-202 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Salesforce |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect |
| Exam Number: | Plat-Arch-202 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Maintenance required with each release cycle (typically 3 times per year) |
| Exam Price: | USD 400 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Multiple-select |
| Related Certifications: | Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II |
| Passing Score: | 68% |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at a testing center |
| Pre Condition: | Salesforce recommends candidates have 2+ years of experience in Salesforce development lifecycle and deployment. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/developmentlifecycleanddeploymentarchitect |
Salesforce Plat-Arch-202 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Testing (19%) | 19% | - Describe the strategies for code coverage - Describe the testing frameworks - Describe the considerations of Apex testing |
| System Design (15%) | 15% | - Given a scenario, determine the appropriate roles, responsibilities, and process - Describe the features and capabilities of the sandbox environment |
| Application Lifecycle Management (8%) | 8% | - Describe the capabilities and considerations of the application lifecycle - Describe the stages of the application lifecycle |
| Deploying (15%) | 15% | - Describe the capabilities and considerations of the deployment tools - Describe the approaches and considerations of the continuous integration |
| Operating (13%) | 13% | - Describe the monitoring and troubleshooting of production environments - Describe the approaches to manage changes in a production environment |
| Planning (13%) | 13% | - Describe the risk and considerations of changing production environments - Given a scenario, determine the appropriate environment - Given a scenario, describe the appropriate governance strategies |
| Building (17%) | 17% | - Describe the testing strategies and methodologies - Describe the considerations of the version control systems - Describe the capabilities of the packaging |
Plat-Arch-202 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the Plat-Arch-202 exam lead to?
The Plat-Arch-202 exam is the official Salesforce exam behind the Salesforce Developer certification, validating the skills measured by the Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect credential. It sits at the Expert level of the Salesforce certification program. It also connects to Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the Plat-Arch-202 exam, and how much time do I get?
The Plat-Arch-202 exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 120 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-Arch-202 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Plat-Arch-202 exam is 68%, 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 229 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-Arch-202 exam?
Salesforce recommends candidates have 2+ years of experience in Salesforce development lifecycle and deployment. 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 Plat-Arch-202 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free Plat-Arch-202 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-Arch-202 exam, and how is my order delivered?
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What topics are covered in the Plat-Arch-202 exam?
The Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Deploying (15%) — 15% of the exam
- Testing (19%) — 19% of the exam
- Planning (13%) — 13% 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 Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which statement is true for the Staging sandbox in the following diagram?
A. When created or refreshed, the Staging sandbox is a full replica of Production
B. Salesforce major releases (e.g., Winter to Spring) always occur in Staging and Production at the same time
C. The Staging sandbox is automatically refreshed on a schedule set by the administrator
D. The Staging environment can only be updated once every two weeks
Question 2
Universal Containers (UC) had added a Service team to the Salesforce Platform. The Service team would like to have a few dozen of the service centers entered into the system as technical reference dat a. The service centers are made searchable in many different web forms and rather independent from all other business entities. In the past, they had to manually add any new service centers in each sandbox in the code migration path, they would like to eliminate the manual work if it is possible.
What is an optimal way to accomplish this requirement?
A. Add the service centers to a list custom settings.
B. Add all of the service centers to a custom metadata type.
C. Define a brand-new custom object with a picklist field to host all of the service centers.
D. Add the service centers to a hierarchical custom settings.
Question 3
Universal Containers wants to do weekly releases to production. What approach will mitigate the risk of bugs being inadvertently introduced to production?
A. Use of an Agile Methodology
B. Automated Testing
C. User Acceptance Testing
D. Requirements Traceability
Question 4
Universal Containers (UC) currently uses the org development model and utilizes the Salesforce CLI as the deployment tool. After the feature release artifact (a .zip file) has been tested in a lower sandbox, it is being deployed to the full sandbox for performance testing and production deployment readiness check-Since quick deployment options are not being used, what is the correct way to deploy the artifact to the full sandbox?
A. Authorize to the Full sandbox org; Validate with sfdx:source:deploy; On successful validation, deploy with sfdx:source:deploy
B. Authorize to the Full sandbox org; Validate with sfdx:mdapi:deploy; On successful validation, deploy with sfdx:source:deploy
C. Authorize to the Full sandbox; validate with sfdx: source: deploy; On successful validation, deploy with sfdx;mdapi;deploy
D. Authorize to the Full sandbox org; Validate with sfdximdapi:deploy; On successful validation, deploy with sfdx:mdapi:deploy
Question 5
A technical lead is performing all code reviews for a team and is finding many errors and improvement points. This is delaying the team's Deliveries.
Which two actions can effectively contribute to the quality and agility of the team?
Choose 2 answers
A. Skip the code review and focus on functional tests and UAT.
B. Choose the most senior developer to help the technical lead in the code review.
C. Create development standards and train teams in those standards.
D. Use static code analysis tool in the pipeline before manual code review.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A,D |
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