SF Admin
Salesforce Administrator Certification
The Salesforce Certified Administrator credential validates the ability to configure Salesforce for business needs, manage users, set up security and data access, automate business processes, and use core Salesforce features including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and the Lightning platform. It is the foundational Salesforce credential required for most advanced certifications.
Study Materials in C3RT
SF Admin Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Salesforce Administrator Certification |
| Governing Body | Salesforce |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Time Limit | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score | Not published by Salesforce (scaled score; commonly reported as about 65%) |
| Exam Fee | $200 USD ($100 for retakes) |
| Category | IT Certifications |
| C3RT App Available On | iPhone, iPad, and Mac |
| Official Source | Salesforce official website ↗ |
SF Admin Content Areas and Domains
| Domain / Content Area | Exam Weight |
|---|---|
| Configuration and Setup | 20% |
| Object Manager and Lightning App Builder | 20% |
| Sales and Marketing Applications | 12% |
| Service and Support Applications | 11% |
| Productivity and Collaboration | 7% |
| Data and Analytics Management | 14% |
| Workflow and Process Automation | 16% |
Domain weights are approximate and based on the Salesforce content outline. Always verify at the official source before your exam.
Topics Covered
- ✓ Configuration & Setup, organization setup, profiles, permission sets, user management
- ✓ Object Manager & Lightning App Builder, custom objects, fields, relationships, page layouts, record types
- ✓ Sales & Marketing Applications, leads, opportunities, products, price books, campaigns
- ✓ Service & Support Applications, cases, entitlements, service contracts, knowledge, Omni-Channel
- ✓ Productivity & Collaboration, activities, Chatter, email integration, Salesforce Mobile
- ✓ Data & Analytics Management, reports, dashboards, data import, data export, duplicate management
- ✓ Workflow/Process Automation, Flow Builder, assignment rules, approval processes, validation rules
How C3RT Helps You Pass the SF Admin
Adaptive Practice
Questions adapt to your weak areas automatically so every study session on the SF Admin is time well spent.
Diagnostic Mocks
Full-length mock exams timed to the real SF Admin format with detailed score breakdowns by topic.
Mistake Bank
Every wrong answer is saved for targeted re-drill. The system resurfaces your mistakes until they stick.
Native on iOS & Mac
Built with SwiftUI, not a web wrapper. Instant load, offline support, hardware-speed rendering.
Sample SF Admin Practice Questions
Q1.When scheduling a batch Apex job to run nightly at 2:30 AM, which Cron expression correctly schedules this job in Salesforce's schedule apex interface?
- 0 30 2 * * ?Correct
- 30 2 0 * * ?
- 0 2 30 * * ?
- 30 0 2 * * ?
The correct Cron expression format for Salesforce Scheduled Apex is Seconds Minutes Hours Day_of_month Month Day_of_week Optional_year. '0 30 2 * * ?' means at 0 seconds, 30 minutes, 2 hours (2:30 AM) every day. Other options incorrectly place values or swap fields, resulting in wrong times or invalid expressions.
Q2.You need to ensure that a specific group of users can access a custom object but not view its records. Which of the following configurations should you implement?
- Create a profile with 'Read' access
- Create a permission set with 'Read' access
- Create a sharing rule for the object
- Set the object's field-level security to hiddenCorrect
Choosing to set the object's field-level security to hidden ensures that users cannot view any records of the custom object. While profiles and permission sets control access to object features, they do not hide records. Sharing rules are used to share records, not restrict access.
Q3.You need to create a custom object called 'Project' that has a lookup relationship with the 'Account' standard object. Which step should you take first in the Object Manager?
- Define the custom object's fields
- Create the custom objectCorrect
- Set up sharing settings
- Configure page layouts
The first step in creating a custom object is to create the object itself in the Object Manager. Once the object is created, you can then define its fields, set sharing settings, and configure page layouts. The other options are dependent on the object already existing.
SF Admin Frequently Asked Questions
What does SF Admin stand for?
SF Admin stands for Salesforce Administrator Certification. It is administered by Salesforce.
Who administers the SF Admin?
The Salesforce Administrator Certification (SF Admin) is administered by Salesforce. For official information, visit the Salesforce website.
How many questions is the SF Admin?
The SF Admin consists of 60 questions. Candidates are given 105 minutes to complete the exam.
How many practice questions does C3RT have for the SF Admin?
The C3RT app includes 6,700 practice questions for the SF Admin, along with 1,500 flashcards, 300 concept reels, and 400 concept cards.
What is the passing score for the SF Admin?
The passing score for the SF Admin is Not published by Salesforce (scaled score; commonly reported as about 65%), as set by Salesforce. Scoring methodology and passing standards may be updated periodically. Always verify current requirements with the governing body.
How much does the SF Admin exam cost?
The SF Admin exam fee is $200 USD ($100 for retakes). This fee is set by Salesforce and may vary by testing centre, region, or membership status. Additional fees for registration or rescheduling may apply.
What is the difference between a Profile and a Permission Set in Salesforce?
A Profile is a required baseline access configuration assigned to every user, it controls object permissions, field-level security, app access, and system settings. A Permission Set grants additional permissions ON TOP of a profile, allowing you to extend access to specific users without changing their profile. Permission Sets are additive, they can never restrict access below what the profile grants.
What is Salesforce Flow Builder?
Flow Builder is Salesforce's primary declarative automation tool, replacing deprecated tools like Process Builder and Workflow Rules. It lets admins build Screen Flows (guided user interfaces), Record-Triggered Flows (automated on create/update/delete), Scheduled Flows, and Platform Event-Triggered Flows, without code. The Admin exam heavily tests Flow Builder as Salesforce has consolidated automation into it.
What does the Salesforce Admin exam NOT test?
The Admin exam does not test Apex code, Lightning Web Components, SOQL queries, or developer-specific features. It focuses purely on declarative configuration using clicks, not code. Topics like Apex triggers, Visualforce, and REST API integration belong on the Platform Developer I exam.
How long should I study for the Salesforce Admin exam?
Most candidates spend 60–120 hours studying, with hands-on practice in a free Salesforce Developer org being essential. Trailhead (Salesforce's free learning platform) provides the Salesforce Admin Cert Prep trail covering all exam topics. Focusing on Flows, security model (OWD, sharing rules, profiles, permission sets), and reports/dashboards provides the most exam value.
C3RT is a native iOS and macOS exam preparation platform covering the Salesforce Administrator Certification (SF Admin), a IT Certifications certification, administered by Salesforce. C3RT is not affiliated with or endorsed by Salesforce. Certification names and trademarks are the property of their respective organisations. For official exam registration, eligibility requirements, and content outlines, visit the Salesforce official website ↗ .