Question 1

How many Plat-Arch-205 practice questions are there?

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300 questions across 2 versions, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free Plat-Arch-205 sample questions?

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Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

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Every Plat-Arch-205 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does Plat-Arch-205 cover?

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Permissions to Standard Objects, Custom Objects, and Fields (27%), Access to Records (39%), Access to Other Data (16%), Implications of Security Model Choice (18%).

Question 5

What is the Salesforce Sharing and Visibility Architect certification?

Accepted Answer

The Salesforce Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect (Plat-Arch-205) is a professional credential for architects, analysts, and administrators who design secure, scalable sharing and security models on the Salesforce Platform. It validates expertise in organization-wide defaults, role hierarchies, sharing rules, programmatic sharing, and security best practices for both internal and external users.

Question 6

How many questions are on the Sharing and Visibility Architect exam?

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The exam consists of 60 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, plus 5 unscored questions randomly placed throughout the exam. You have 120 minutes to complete all 65 questions. The unscored questions have no impact on your final score and are used by Salesforce for question performance analysis.

Question 7

What is the passing score for the Sharing and Visibility Architect exam?

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The passing score is 67%. This means you need to correctly answer at least 40 out of the 60 scored questions. The exam covers four domains: Permissions to Standard Objects, Custom Objects, and Fields (27%), Access to Records (39%), Access to Other Data (16%), and Implications of Security Model Choice (18%).

Question 8

What are the prerequisites for the Sharing and Visibility Architect certification?

Accepted Answer

There are no formal prerequisites for the Salesforce Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect certification. However, Salesforce recommends candidates have 2-3 years of Salesforce experience and 4-5 years of experience implementing complex security models. The exam is designed for advanced administrators and architects with hands-on experience designing sharing and visibility solutions.

Question 9

How much does the Salesforce Sharing and Visibility Architect exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The registration fee for the Salesforce Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect exam is USD $400 (or JPY 60,000), plus applicable taxes. If you do not pass on your first attempt, the retake fee is USD $200 (or JPY 60,000). The exam can be taken at a proctored testing center or via online proctoring.

Question 10

What topics are covered on the Sharing and Visibility Architect exam?

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The exam covers four main domains: (1) Permissions to Standard Objects, Custom Objects, and Fields (27%) covering profiles, permission sets, FLS, and programmatic security enforcement; (2) Access to Records (39%) covering OWD, role hierarchy, sharing rules, groups, teams, Apex sharing, and external user sharing; (3) Access to Other Data (16%) covering reports, dashboards, content, Chatter, and Knowledge access; and (4) Implications of Security Model Choice (18%) covering scalability, license…

Question 11

How do I maintain the Sharing and Visibility Architect certification?

Accepted Answer

To maintain your Salesforce Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect certification, you must complete the certification maintenance modules on Trailhead once per year. These modules cover new features and updates from Salesforce releases. If you do not complete maintenance requirements by the due date, your certification will expire.

Question 12

Is the Sharing and Visibility Architect exam difficult?

Accepted Answer

The Sharing and Visibility Architect exam is considered intermediate-to-advanced in difficulty. While it covers fewer domains than some other Salesforce certifications (just four), the questions are heavily scenario-based, requiring you to design and recommend appropriate sharing solutions for complex business requirements. The highest-weighted domain, Access to Records (39%), demands deep understanding of OWD, role hierarchy, sharing rules, teams, programmatic sharing, and external user…

Question 13

What is the difference between the Sharing and Visibility Designer and Architect certifications?

Accepted Answer

They are the same certification. Salesforce renamed the 'Sharing and Visibility Designer' credential to 'Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect' as part of a broader certification naming standardization. The exam code remains Plat-Arch-205, and the content and requirements are the same. If you previously earned the Sharing and Visibility Designer certification, it automatically reflects as the Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect credential.

Question 14

What certifications can I pursue after the Sharing and Visibility Architect?

Accepted Answer

After earning the Sharing and Visibility Architect certification, you can pursue the Application Architect credential (which requires both the Sharing and Visibility Architect and the Data Architect certifications). From there, you can work toward the System Architect certification, and ultimately the Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), which is the highest-level Salesforce certification involving a review board evaluation.

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What Plat-Arch-205 covers

01Permissions to Standard Objects, Custom Objects, and Fields27%5 topics

1.1Object-Level PermissionsGiven a scenario, recommend the right level of object permissions needed to provide the appropriate access to a set of users.3 obj.

1.2Field-Level SecurityGiven a scenario, recommend the correct level of field permissions needed to provide the appropriate access to a set of users.2 obj.

1.3UI-Level Data HidingGiven a scenario, recommend the appropriate mechanism to hide data at the user interface level.2 obj.

1.4Sensitive Data ProtectionGiven a scenario, determine the appropriate access controls to protect sensitive data (for example, PCI, PII, or HIPAA).2 obj.

1.5Programmatic Security EnforcementGiven a scenario, recommend the appropriate programmatic solution to ensure security settings are enforced.2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesConfigure profiles with least privilege access · Confusing UI hiding (page layouts) with true security (FLS)

02Access to Records39%9 topics

03Access to Other Data16%1 topic

04Implications of Security Model Choice18%3 topics