I recently passed my Data Architecture and Management Designer certification. This was my second attempt for the Salesforce cert. In this blog post, I am going to share my experience and I will also share few tips for passing the exam certificate.

About the Exam     

Read on for details about the Salesforce Data Architecture and Management Designer exam.

1. Content: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions
2. Time allotted to complete the exam: 105 minutes
3. Passing score: 58%
4. Registration fee: USD 400 plus applicable taxes as required per local law
5. Retake fee: USD 200 plus applicable taxes as required per local law
6. Delivery options: Proctored exam delivered onsite at a testing center or in an online proctored environment. Click here for information on scheduling an exam.
7. References: No hard-copy or online materials may be referenced during the exam.
8. Prerequisite: None

Topic Breakdown

The Salesforce Data Architecture and Management Designer exam measures a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to the following objectives:

1. Data modeling/Database Design: 25%
2. Master Data Management: 5%
3. Salesforce Data Management: 25%
4. Data Governance: 10%
5. Large Data Volume considerations: 20%

Resources I followed

1. Architect Journey: Data Architecture and Management
2. http://santanuboral.blogspot.com/2017/10/tips-for-passing-data-architecture.html
3. https://www.sudipta-deb.in/2018/06/how-to-prepare-for-and-clear-data.html
4. https://www.testpreptraining.com/blog/how-do-i-prepare-for-salesforce-data-architecture-and-management-designer-exam/
5. https://www.salesforcechris.com/data-architecture-and-management-designer-study-guide/
6. https://medium.com/salesforce-and-everything-related/tips-to-pass-your-salesforce-certified-data-architecture-and-management-designer-exam-86680ae73b46

Topics I have studied

1. Strategies for data migration, data archival
2. How to resolve timeout issues
3. Skinny table
4. PK Chunking
5. Use of Bulk API
6. Use of roll-up summary
7. Different types of locking and how to overcome those
8. Master data management
9. Reports and Dashboards
10. Integration with external system
11. Validation rule, workflow rule, outbound message.
12. Indexing
13. Use of External Ids
14. Use of AppExchange product and third-party ETL tool
15. Field History Tracking
16. Metadata API.
17. Analytic snapshot.

Tips from My Side

• 1-2 answers will always be wrong, eliminate them
• From the remaining 2-3, you have your answer.
• If you are not able to find the correct answer then find the wrong answers and remaining is your answer.
• If you are confused, go with salesforce native functionality.
• Always look for a declarative approach like the outbound message, an external object, lightning connect, canvas application. If the solution is not achievable then use middleware or ETL and then use Apex ( least priority )

Wish you all the best for your exam (Y) #ArchitectMindSet #AskPanther #SFDCPanther #SayNoToDumps #DoNotBlazeSuchCertification