Updated for the 2026 exam outline
Salesforce Platform Developer I
Practice Exam
Platform Developer I proves you can build custom applications with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and declarative tools. The exam is scenario-heavy — reading about Apex is not the same as recognizing the right governor-limit-safe pattern under time pressure.
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Platform Developer I exam at a glance
60+5
Scored + unscored questions
105 min
Time limit
68%
Passing score
$200
Registration (retake $100)
Facts last verified against the official exam guide in July 2026. Always confirm current details in the official Salesforce exam guide.
What's on the exam — official section weights
Certifyforce generates questions in these proportions, so your practice mirrors the real exam. Your readiness score is weighted the same way.
| Exam section | Weight |
|---|---|
| Developer Fundamentals | 23% |
| Process Automation and Logic | 30% |
| User Interface | 25% |
| Testing, Debugging, and Deployment | 22% |
Why adaptive practice beats static question banks
Fresh questions every time
Static banks get memorized. Certifyforce generates new scenario questions aligned to the official outline, so you learn concepts instead of answer letters.
Readiness score by section
Every practice exam breaks down your score by official exam section, weighted the way Salesforce weights the real exam.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam?▾
The Platform Developer I exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, with a time limit of 105 minutes.
What is the passing score for the Platform Developer I exam?▾
The passing score is 68%. Certifyforce's readiness score weights your practice results by the official section weights so you know whether you'd clear that bar.
How much does the Platform Developer I exam cost?▾
Registration is USD $200 plus applicable taxes, and retakes cost USD $100. Quality practice is the cheapest way to avoid paying for a retake.
Are these real exam questions or braindumps?▾
No. Certifyforce generates original practice questions aligned to the official exam outline. Using leaked exam questions (dumps) violates the Salesforce certification agreement and can get your credentials revoked — original scenario practice builds the same skills without the risk.
What topics are on the Platform Developer I exam?▾
The exam covers 4 sections: Developer Fundamentals (23%), Process Automation and Logic (30%), User Interface (25%), Testing, Debugging, and Deployment (22%).
How is Certifyforce different from static practice exams?▾
Static question banks give everyone the same questions. Certifyforce generates fresh, realistic questions on demand, shows you a per-section readiness score, and lets you drill only the sections you keep missing — with an AI tutor to explain anything you get wrong.
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