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Salesforce Marketing-Cloud-Developer Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Automation and Data Management | - Import and segmentation processes - Automation Studio activities |
| Topic 2: Email and Journey Implementation | - Email Studio configuration and send management - Journey Builder technical implementation |
| Topic 3: Marketing Cloud Development Fundamentals | - Marketing Cloud architecture and data model - Data extensions and contact model |
| Topic 4: Scripting and Personalization | - Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS) - AMPscript usage in emails and landing pages |
| Topic 5: API Integration | - Authentication and OAuth flows - REST and SOAP APIs |
Common Questions About the Salesforce Marketing-Cloud-Developer Exam
The Marketing-Cloud-Developer exam, officially known as Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer, is the Salesforce test that leads to the Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Administrator.
Recommended experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and completion of Marketing Cloud Email Specialist certification is strongly suggested.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/marketingclouddeveloper.
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The official Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Automation and Data Management
- API Integration
- Marketing Cloud Development Fundamentals
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer Sample Questions:
A developer needs to use the 'contacts/ route of the REST API to update records in a data extension.
What should the developer verify before making the API call?
- A. Each contact should alreadyexist in All Subscribers.
- B. Journey Builder should be configured to use the data extension.
- C. The data extension should be linked in an AttributeGroup in Contact Builder.
- D. Contact Key should be equal to Subscriber Key in the underlying data extensions to ensure proper joining.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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An email requires custom AMPscript to append the subscriber's zip code to a link in theemail. A field name zipcode already exist in the sending data extension. Its important Marketing Cloud tracks subscribers who click on the link. Which two AMPscript functions should be used in the setup? Choose
- A. HTTPGet
- B. Contact
- C. 2Lookup
- D. RedirectTo
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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Certification Aid created a journey and event definition in Marketing Cloud. Which of the following resources are relevant to inject Contacts into the journey using the REST API? Choose 2.
- A. POST /interaction/v1/events
- B. POST/eventDefinitions/key:{key} or /eventDefinitions/{id}
- C. GET /eventDefinitions/key:{key}
- D. POST /interaction/v1/interactions/contactentry
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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A developer needs to import a file nightly that will be used for multiple SQL Query Activities. The file could arrive any time between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., and one of the requirements is that there is a unique file name for each import, rather than overwriting the file on the FTP site.
Which action should be configured?
- A. Dynamic File Import
- B. Scheduled Automation
- C. File Drop Automation
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which aspect should a developer consider before creating an Server-to-Server Installed Package and associated API Integration i* Marketing Cloud?
- A. Scope (Permissions) must be specifically granted when creating an API Integration component inside an Installed Package.
- B. Using an Installed Package, APIs will have access to resources in all Business Units.
- C. Scope (Permissions) will be granted based on the User who is creating the Installed Package.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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