About this Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test study guide
This page is your Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test (exam code ADM-201 Practice) study guide. The certification validates skills that employers look for in Salesforce roles—whether you're an administrator, consultant, developer, or architect. It is designed for administrators and related roles who want to prove their knowledge with an industry-recognized credential.
Here you'll find section-wise exam weightage so you know exactly which topics carry the most questions, exam tips and prerequisites, a focused study plan, and sample practice questions with detailed explanations. All content on this page is original and unique—written specifically for this certification to help with both your preparation and search engine indexing. Use this page to align your study with the official outline and to gauge when you're ready to sit the exam. Many candidates use section weightage to prioritize high-value topics and practice questions to build exam-day confidence.
Passing this certification can support career progression, higher earning potential, and recognition in the Salesforce ecosystem. Salesforce exams are updated periodically, so we keep our materials aligned with current objectives.
Last reviewed: January 2025. Salesforce exam outlines may change; always check the official exam guide on Trailhead before booking.
Release compatible: Winter '26 — Study materials and objectives are aligned with the Winter '26 release (compared to Summer '25).
What's new in Winter '26:
- Agentforce and AI: New Agentforce for Service (IT Service), Agentic Commerce, and Agentforce Grid for low-code AI workflows—expect more AI-related objectives on Admin and Consultant exams.
- Data Cloud: Clean Rooms for privacy-safe data collaboration and zero-copy analytics; Data Cloud objectives may include new collaboration and governance topics.
- Automation & Platform: Enhanced automation capabilities and platform updates; Flow, Process Builder, and integration topics remain core—check the official outline for weightage changes.
- Tableau & Analytics: Tableau Next Concierge in Slack and conversational analytics; Tableau certs may reference new Slack and natural-language features.
- Security & Access: Continued focus on identity, access management, and secure data handling; relevant for Administrator and Architect tracks.
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test (ADM-201 Practice) Study Guide
Official-style practice test for the Platform Administrator (ADM-201) certification. Use this to gauge readiness and practice under exam-like conditions before taking the real exam.
Exam Weightage by Section
Exam Topics
Exam Tips
- 1All sections are roughly equal—cover Configuration, Security, Automation, Data, and Sales/Service.
- 2Know configuration and setup: Lightning App Builder, Object Manager, and security.
- 3Understand automation: Flow, Process Builder, and Workflow Rules.
- 4Practice with timed practice tests to build pacing.
Prerequisites
- •Salesforce Administrator knowledge
- •Platform experience
Focus Areas
- •Configuration and Setup
- •Security and Objects
- •Automation
- •Data and Reports
- •Sales and Service
Study Strategy
Take timed practice tests. Review wrong answers. Focus on areas where you score below 80%.
Sample Practice Questions
Test your knowledge with these sample questions aligned to the Administrator exam.
A sales manager wants to see which reps have logged the most calls this month. Which report type should they use?
What is the maximum number of fields that can be tracked for field history on a custom object?
Which permission allows a user to transfer records they don't own?
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- What is covered on the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test (ADM-201 Practice) exam?
- This page shows the section-wise exam weightage so you know exactly which topics carry the most weight. Use the exam topics and practice questions above to align your study with the official outline.
- What is the Platform Administrator Practice Test?
- The Practice Test is a non-proctored exam that simulates the real Platform Administrator exam. It helps you assess readiness and identify knowledge gaps before taking the actual exam.
- Does the Practice Test count toward certification?
- No, the Practice Test does not count toward certification. It's a study tool to help you prepare. You still need to pass the actual Platform Administrator exam to earn the certification.
- How do I prepare for the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test (ADM-201 Practice) certification?
- Use the exam tips, prerequisites, and study strategy on this page. Focus first on the highest-weighted sections, then take the sample practice questions. Schedule the exam when you consistently score well on practice tests.
- Where can I find the official exam outline for Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test (ADM-201 Practice)?
- Salesforce publishes exam guides and outlines on Trailhead (trailhead.salesforce.com). This page's section weightage and topics are aligned with those outlines to help you prepare.