Free DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers Exam Questions and Answers

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FAQ

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Q1: Is the DEV-501 Advanced Developer exam still available?

A: No. Salesforce stopped offering the Certified Force.com Advanced Developer credential, for which DEV 501 (Apex and Visualforce Controllers) was the recommended course, to new applicants effective September 14, 2015. Salesforce directed candidates to the Platform App Builder, Platform Developer I and Platform Developer II credentials instead.

Q2: What did the Advanced Developer certification consist of?

A: It had three parts that had to be completed in order: a proctored multiple-choice exam, a programming assignment using Apex and Visualforce, and a proctored essay exam about the submitted assignment. The credential was granted only after all three were passed.

Q3: How many questions were on the DEV-501 multiple-choice exam and how long was it?

A: The multiple-choice exam had 69 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions with 120 minutes allowed. The passing score was 73 percent, and no hard-copy or online materials could be used during the exam.

Q4: How much did the Advanced Developer exam cost?

A: The registration fee for the multiple-choice exam was US$400, and the retake fee was US$200.

Q5: What were the prerequisites for the Advanced Developer exam?

A: You had to hold a current Salesforce Certified Force.com Developer credential, and the programming assignment additionally required the Developer release (maintenance) exams to be up to date. Salesforce highly recommended the DEV 501 course but did not require it.

Q6: How was the Advanced Developer exam weighted?

A: The Winter '15 study guide weighted the multiple-choice exam as Development Lifecycle 13 percent, Force.com Code (Apex) 33 percent, Force.com Pages (Visualforce) 38 percent, and Testing and Debugging 16 percent.

Q7: How did the programming assignment and essay exam work?

A: The programming assignment was offered on a quarterly schedule, gave candidates one month to build the programmatic components of an application in a pre-configured Salesforce org, and Salesforce suggested planning at least 20 hours. The essay exam was three to five short-answer questions about that assignment, taken in 60 minutes under proctoring, with combined results emailed six to eight weeks after submission.

Q8: Where was the Advanced Developer exam delivered?

A: The multiple-choice and essay exams were proctored and could be taken onsite at a testing centre or in an online proctored environment. Multiple-choice results were shown on screen immediately and emailed.

Q9: What is the DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers exam?

A: DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers is a Salesforce certification exam. Judging by the questions in our bank, it concentrates on apex, visualforce, page, class and facet.

Q10: What topics does the DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers exam cover?

A: Questions in our DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers bank cluster around apex, visualforce, page, class, facet, force.com, salesforce and rendered. Working through the full set is the quickest way to find which of these you are weakest on.

Q11: How should I prepare for DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers?

A: Work through the DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers practice questions here, checking your answer on each one, then sit the practice test to rehearse the exam under timed conditions before the real thing.

Q12: Are these real DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers exam questions?

A: They are drawn from officially released past questions and from community members who have sat DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers. Answers are verified and updated weekly.

Q13: Where do I register for the DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers exam?

A: Register through Salesforce directly at https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administratoroverview/. Exampractice is not affiliated with Salesforce and does not administer the exam.

Q14: Is there a free DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers sample?

A: Yes. Every DEV-501: Apex and Visualforce Controllers page shows a free sample of real questions. Upgrading opens the full bank and the practice test.

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A: Salesforce Certification Exams validate your expertise in using and managing Salesforce’s customer relationship management (CRM) platform. These certifications demonstrate your proficiency in deploying, configuring, and optimizing Salesforce applications to drive business growth and customer engagement.

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