# Salesforce Platform Foundations Practice Exam *Last updated September 2026 · https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-platform-foundations-practice-exam* The Salesforce Platform Foundations certification, formerly Salesforce Certified Associate, is a foundational Salesforce credential with no prerequisite. It validates foundational knowledge of the Salesforce Platform: its ecosystem, navigation, data model, reports and dashboards, and core business use cases. The exam has 40 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, a 70-minute time limit, and a 62% passing score. Its official outline covers 4 weighted sections, the largest being Salesforce Ecosystem at 32% of the exam. Platform Foundations (formerly Salesforce Certified Associate, exam Plat-101) is the entry-level Salesforce credential, designed for people with up to 6 months of Salesforce user experience and with no prerequisite. The CertifyForce study guide and practice question bank for it are free with an account. ## How long is the Platform Foundations exam and what score do you need? | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Certification | Salesforce Platform Foundations | | Formerly | Salesforce Certified Associate | | Level | Foundational | | Prerequisite | None | | Scored questions | 40 | | Unscored questions | 5 | | Time limit | 70 minutes | | Passing score | 62% | | Registration cost | USD $75 | | Retake cost | USD $0 | | Exam outline sections | 4 | Facts last verified against the [official Salesforce exam guide](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Platform-Foundations-Exam-Guide) in July 2026. ## What is on the Salesforce Platform Foundations exam? The official outline has 4 weighted sections. Mock exams draw questions in these proportions, so practice mirrors the real exam. | Exam section | Weight | | --- | --- | | Salesforce Ecosystem | 32% | | Navigation | 28% | | Data Model | 25% | | Reports & Dashboards | 15% | ### Salesforce Ecosystem (32%) - Given a scenario, describe various resources available to learn and apply in-demand Salesforce skills. - Given a use case, identify which Salesforce Customer 360 product offerings could be used. - Describe how companies use Salesforce. - Differentiate between various job roles and career paths in the Salesforce ecosystem. ### Navigation (28%) - Given a scenario, identify how a user can locate and access necessary information. - Given a scenario, identify where Salesforce customization takes place. ### Data Model (25%) - Explain the relationship between the core standard objects (account, contact, lead, opportunity, case). - Given a scenario, determine which feature to use to ensure data visibility. - Given a scenario, determine which tool to use to ensure data integrity. ### Reports & Dashboards (15%) - Describe reports on Salesforce. - Describe dashboards on Salesforce. ## How many reviewed Platform Foundations practice questions are there? 151 reviewed questions. Every question follows the current official Platform Foundations exam outline and is checked against Salesforce documentation before it is published. A full practice exam has 60 questions and a 105-minute time limit, with the same mix of sections as the real exam. You can also practice one section at a time. | Exam section | Weight | Reviewed questions | | --- | --- | --- | | Salesforce Ecosystem | 32% | 48 | | Navigation | 28% | 42 | | Data Model | 25% | 38 | | Reports & Dashboards | 15% | 23 | | Total | 100% | 151 | ## Common questions about the Platform Foundations exam ### How many questions are on the Salesforce Platform Foundations exam? The Platform Foundations exam has 40 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, with a time limit of 70 minutes. ### What is the passing score for the Platform Foundations exam? The passing score is 62%. CertifyForce's readiness score weights your practice results by the official section weights so you know whether you'd clear that bar. ### How much does the Platform Foundations exam cost? Registration is USD $75 plus applicable taxes, and retakes cost USD $0. Quality practice is the cheapest way to avoid paying for a retake. ### Is there a prerequisite for the Platform Foundations exam? No. The Platform Foundations exam has no certification prerequisite. Salesforce positions it as a foundational credential. ### How many practice questions are in the Platform Foundations question bank? 151 reviewed questions across all 4 sections of the current official exam outline. Every question is checked against Salesforce documentation before it is published. A timed practice exam draws 60 questions and gives you 105 minutes, with the same mix of topics as the real exam. ### Are these real exam questions or braindumps? No. CertifyForce writes original practice questions aligned to the official exam outline. Using leaked exam questions (dumps) violates the Salesforce certification agreement and can get your credentials revoked — original scenario practice builds the same skills without the risk. ### What topics are on the Platform Foundations exam? The exam covers 4 sections: Salesforce Ecosystem (32%), Navigation (28%), Data Model (25%), Reports & Dashboards (15%). ### How is CertifyForce different from other practice exams? The Platform Foundations questions follow the current official exam outline. Every question is reviewed by a person and checked against Salesforce documentation. You can see your score by section and practice the topics you missed without taking the full exam again. ## Related pages - [Free Salesforce Platform Foundations practice questions with answers](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-platform-foundations-practice-exam/free-questions) - [Salesforce Salesforce Administrator certification path](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-certifications/administrator) - [Salesforce Platform Administrator practice exam](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-platform-administrator-practice-exam) - [All Salesforce certifications](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-certifications) - [Official Platform Foundations exam guide](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Platform-Foundations-Exam-Guide)