Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Exam Prep Group Study Group
basic outline, subject to change
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ba4yr4bsagnv2mp/BruJp5tI7/dev401%20and%20dev%20501
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Moyez Thanawalla,
Partner: US Logix,
[email protected]
[email protected]
@moyezthanawalla
972-630-8225 (google.voice)
SMU 1984, EE, CS. (go ponies)
We develop: Connectors and Interfaces to SFDC
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Force.com development is broken down into
two major components:
Declarative Programming
Point ‘n Click
Controller (Objective) Programming
Apex Controller Programming
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Declarative Programming
DEV 401 Exam.
Controller (Objective) Programming
DEV 501 Exam.
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
DEV 401 Requirements:
The Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Developer exam is for individuals who want to demonstrate
their knowledge, skills, and abilities building custom applications and analytics using the declarative capabilities
of the Force.com platform. Here are examples of the concepts you should understand to pass the exam:
Build custom applications using the point-and-click capabilities of the platform
Design the data model, user interface, business logic, and security for custom applications
Design reports, dashboards, and portals
About the Exam
60 multiple-choice questions
90 minutes allotted to complete the exam
68% is the passing score
Registration fee is USD 200
No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam
No prerequisites; recommend taking Building Applications with Force.com and Visualforce (DEV401)
For a full exam outline, click here for the
Study Guide
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Dev 401 study method:
Books:
http://www.salesforce.com/us/
developer/docs/fundamentals/
salesforce_creating_on_demand_apps.pdf
Also on hulu.com
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
DEV 501 Requirements:
The Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer credential encompasses the programmatic
capabilities of the Force.com platform, including Force.com code and Force.com pages. To earn this
credential, a candidate must successfully complete three activities:
1. The Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer exam: A multiple-choice/multiple-select
proctored exam. This portion of the credential program must be passed successfully to move on to the
next portion: the programming assignment.
2. The Advanced Developer programming assignment: At scheduled times throughout the year,
certification candidates who have passed the Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer
exam will be given the opportunity to complete the second portion of the credential program: the
programming assignment. A set of requirements and development parameters will be sent to the
candidate, and the candidate will have a fixed amount of time to complete and submit the assignment.
The candidate will be given the evaluation criteria and detailed instructions on how to complete and
submit the final working application. The programming assignment is completed at the candidate’s own
pace and doesn’t require working at a proctored site. However, there will be a deadline for assignment
completion.
3. The Advanced Developer essay exam: Upon submission of the programming assignment, the candidate
will be required to complete a short-answer proctored exam that covers the specifics of the programming
assignment. The candidate will need to go to a testing center and complete the essay exam. The essay
exam, in combination with the programming assignment, will be evaluated and scored as the final portion
of the Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer certification program.
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
DEV 501 Exam:
The Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer credential has three steps: (1) multiplechoice exam, (2) programming assignment, and (3) essay exam. To earn the Salesforce.com Certified
Force.com Advanced Developer credential, you must successfully complete all three components in this
order. Completion of each component is required to move on to the next step.
Multiple-choice Exam:
69 multiple-choice questions
120 minutes allotted to complete the exam
73% is the passing score
Registration fee is USD 400
No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam
Current status as a Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Developer is a prerequisite
Recommend taking Apex and Visualforce Controllers (DEV501)
For a full exam outline, click here for the
Study Guide
Programming Assignment
Development of the programmatic components of an application using Apex and Visualforce against a set
of business requirements in a pre-configured Salesforce organization
1 month allotted to complete the programming assignment on your own time; Plan for a minimum of 20
hours within the allotted window to complete the assignment
Submission of the programming assignment for evaluation by a team of experts
Successful completion of the Certified Force.com Advanced Developer exam is a prerequisite
Essay Exam:
3–5 short-answer essay questions related to the programming assignment you submit
60 minutes allotted to complete the exam in a proctored environment
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Dev 501 study method:
Books:
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Class Format :
• Chapters 1 & 2 in Fundamentals/Apex
for January (2 chapters in Feb…)
• Read, understand and exercises prior to
meeting.
• One person does presentation on
Saturday.
• Discussion, and sample test questions.
• 401 meets at 11:00 AM, Apex at 12:30
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
For January:
• Sign up for a free DE account at
www.salesforce.com
• Download/buy study material
• Read and do exercises for Chapters 1&2
• One person does presentation on
Saturday. (Anyone, anyone, Buhler?)
• Q&A
Force.com DEV 401 and 501
Moyez Thanawalla,
Partner: US Logix,
[email protected]
[email protected]
@moyezthanawalla
972-630-8225 (google.voice)
SMU 1984, EE, CS. (go ponies)
We develop: Connectors and Interfaces to SFDC