Question 1

How many Plat-Arch-206 practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

110 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free Plat-Arch-206 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-206 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-206 cover?

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Heroku Platform (10%), Data (17%), Security (15%), Heroku Enterprise (28%), Architect Applications (15%), Integrations (15%).

Question 5

What is the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam?

Accepted Answer

The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam (Plat-Arch-206) is a professional certification that validates your expertise in architecting scalable solutions, deploying and managing applications, and managing teams and build-workflows on the Heroku platform. It consists of 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions with a 105-minute time limit and requires a 72% passing score.

Question 6

How much does the Heroku Architect certification exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam costs USD $400 plus applicable taxes for first-time registration. If you need to retake the exam, the retake fee is USD $200 plus applicable taxes. The exam is also available in Japanese Yen at 60,000 JPY for both the initial attempt and retakes.

Question 7

What are the prerequisites for the Heroku Architect certification?

Accepted Answer

There are no formal prerequisites required to take the Heroku Architect exam. However, Salesforce recommends having at least two years of experience with the Heroku platform, including expertise in deploying apps, architecting scalable solutions, using Heroku Postgres, Redis, Kafka, and Heroku Connect, and understanding Private Spaces, Shield, and the twelve-factor app methodology.

Question 8

What topics are covered on the Heroku Architect exam?

Accepted Answer

The exam covers six domains: Heroku Platform (10%), Data management including Postgres, Kafka, and Redis (17%), Security including Private Spaces and compliance (15%), Heroku Enterprise features and Shield (28%), Architect Applications including twelve-factor methodology and microservices (15%), and Integrations with Salesforce using Heroku Connect and APIs (15%).

Question 9

How do I prepare for the Salesforce Heroku Architect exam?

Accepted Answer

Salesforce provides an official Trailmix called 'Prepare for Your Heroku Architecture Credential' on Trailhead with approximately 42 hours of learning content. Additionally, the Heroku Dev Center at devcenter.heroku.com offers extensive documentation on all exam topics. Hands-on experience with Heroku Enterprise, Private Spaces, Heroku Connect, and Apache Kafka is strongly recommended.

Question 10

What is the passing score for the Heroku Architect exam?

Accepted Answer

The passing score for the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam is 72%, which means you need to correctly answer at least 44 out of 60 questions. The exam is 105 minutes long and includes both multiple-choice and multiple-select question formats.

Question 11

How do I maintain my Heroku Architect certification?

Accepted Answer

To maintain your Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect certification, you must complete the Integration Architect certification maintenance modules on Trailhead on an annual basis. Salesforce releases new maintenance modules with each major platform release, and completing them ensures your certification remains current.

Question 12

What career opportunities does the Heroku Architect certification provide?

Accepted Answer

The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect certification opens doors to roles such as Cloud Solutions Architect ($120,000-$180,000), Platform Architect ($140,000-$200,000), Heroku Developer ($75,000-$120,000), DevOps Engineer, and Technical Consultant. It is particularly valuable for professionals working in Salesforce ecosystem companies, tech startups, and enterprises requiring cloud application deployment expertise.

Question 13

What is the difference between Heroku Shield and standard Private Spaces?

Accepted Answer

Heroku Shield provides enhanced compliance features beyond standard Private Spaces, including Shield Postgres with encryption at rest, Shield Connect for compliant Salesforce data synchronization, keyspace isolation, and detailed audit logging. Shield is specifically designed to meet PCI DSS Level 1 and HIPAA compliance requirements, requiring a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for healthcare data handling.

Question 14

How does Heroku Connect work with Salesforce?

Accepted Answer

Heroku Connect provides bidirectional data synchronization between Salesforce objects and Heroku Postgres tables. It maps Salesforce objects to Postgres tables and uses External IDs for upsert operations to maintain data integrity. Heroku Connect supports configurable sync direction, polling frequency, and field mapping, making it the primary method for keeping Salesforce data in sync with Heroku applications without writing custom integration code.

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01Exam format105 min · 605

02Registration$400 · Pearson VUE, online proctoring3

03ValidityAnnual maintenance required2

04In our question bankv1 (110)

What Plat-Arch-206 covers

01Heroku Platform10%3 topics

1.1Building and Deploying Apps on HerokuDemonstrate an understanding of the basics behind building and deploying apps on Heroku, including the role of buildpacks in slug creation.3 obj.

1.2Scalable and Performant ArchitectureArchitect scalable solutions that are performant even during high traffic spikes.3 obj.

1.3Elements Marketplace and Add-onsArchitect and deploy solutions using add-ons and other components from the Elements Marketplace, including various add-ons, buildpacks, and Heroku Buttons.2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesDeploying apps using Heroku CLI and Git · Confusing horizontal vs. vertical scaling strategies

02Data17%4 topics

03Security15%3 topics

04Heroku Enterprise28%4 topics

05Architect Applications15%2 topics

06Integrations15%2 topics