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Scoring Guide
Salesforce Platform Developer IPassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the DEV-450 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
68%
You need to score at least 68% to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam format
Passing Score
68%
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
60
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
110 min
To complete the exam
Domains
5
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 5 domains
Domain 1Salesforce Fundamentals
7%
~4 questions
Domain 2Data Modeling and Management
13%
~8 questions
Domain 3Logic and Process Automation
38%
~23 questions
Domain 4User Interface
25%
~15 questions
Domain 5Testing, Debugging, and Deployment
17%
~10 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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