# Salesforce Platform User Experience Designer Practice Exam

*Last updated September 2026 · https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-ux-designer-practice-exam*

The Salesforce Platform User Experience Designer certification, formerly Salesforce Certified User Experience Designer, is an intermediate Salesforce credential with no prerequisite. It is focused on building and designing user experiences on the Salesforce Platform using core UX concepts, human-centered design, and Salesforce Lightning Design System. The exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, a 105-minute time limit, and a 65% passing score. Its official outline covers 6 weighted sections, the largest being Declarative Design at 27% of the exam.

The Platform UX Designer certification covers discovery, human-centered design, declarative design tooling, and SLDS. It rewards people who understand both design thinking and what the platform can actually do.

## How long is the Platform User Experience Designer exam and what score do you need?

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Certification | Salesforce Platform User Experience Designer |
| Formerly | Salesforce Certified User Experience Designer |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Scored questions | 60 |
| Unscored questions | 5 |
| Time limit | 105 minutes |
| Passing score | 65% |
| Registration cost | USD $200 |
| Retake cost | USD $100 |
| Exam outline sections | 6 |

Facts last verified against the [official Salesforce exam guide](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=005298974&language=en_US&type=1) in July 2026.

## What is on the Salesforce Platform User Experience Designer exam?

The official outline has 6 weighted sections. Mock exams draw questions in these proportions, so practice mirrors the real exam.

| Exam section | Weight |
| --- | --- |
| Discovery | 13% |
| UX Fundamentals | 16% |
| Human-Centered Design | 12% |
| Declarative Design | 27% |
| Testing | 11% |
| Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) | 21% |

### Discovery (13%)

- Provided with a set of business requirements, determine which research methodology and tools should be used to design a solution.
- Given a scenario, demonstrate how to gather requirements and plan strategy given current user experiences.
- Describe key Salesforce UX personas and which processes they normally do.
- Given a scenario, describe how Salesforce can add value to user experiences.

### UX Fundamentals (16%)

- Given a scenario, identify which UX method should be used to define a user experience.
- Describe the impact of corporate branding and styling.
- Describe key design principles and tools that define an accessible and engaging experience.
- Describe mobile UX design fundamentals.

### Human-Centered Design (12%)

- Given a scenario, determine how to incorporate human-centered design into a customer solution.
- Explain the importance of inclusive design.

### Declarative Design (27%)

- Given a scenario, describe how core Salesforce objects function, how that can affect end-user experience, and when to use and customize them.
- Given a scenario, describe declarative features that improve information presentation, hierarchy, and architecture in static experiences.
- Given a scenario, describe declarative features that improve user efficiency over a series of steps.
- Given a scenario, determine which global Salesforce configuration to use for optimized user flow.
- Given a scenario, determine options for users to access onboarding, support, and learning.
- Given a scenario, describe how to apply branding to a solution.

### Testing (11%)

- Given a scenario, plan methods for validating and testing a design with the end user.
- Describe testing techniques needed for optimal user experiences.
- Given a scenario, evaluate and manage design changes.

### Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) (21%)

- Describe SLDS and its purpose.
- Given a scenario, determine out-of-the-box design and configuration consistent with the look and feel of Lightning Experience.
- Given a scenario, utilize SLDS to create new and customized component functionality.

## How many reviewed Platform User Experience Designer practice questions are there?

300 reviewed questions. Every question follows the current official Platform User Experience Designer 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discovery | 13% | 39 |
| UX Fundamentals | 16% | 48 |
| Human-Centered Design | 12% | 36 |
| Declarative Design | 27% | 81 |
| Testing | 11% | 33 |
| Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) | 21% | 63 |
| Total | 100% | 300 |

## Common questions about the Platform User Experience Designer exam

### How many questions are on the Salesforce Platform User Experience Designer exam?

The Platform User Experience Designer exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored questions, with a time limit of 105 minutes.

### What is the passing score for the Platform User Experience Designer exam?

The passing score is 65%. 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 User Experience Designer exam cost?

Registration is USD $200 plus applicable taxes, and retakes cost USD $100. Quality practice is the cheapest way to avoid paying for a retake.

### Is there a prerequisite for the Platform User Experience Designer exam?

No. The Platform User Experience Designer exam has no certification prerequisite. Salesforce positions it as a intermediate credential.

### How many practice questions are in the Platform User Experience Designer question bank?

300 reviewed questions across all 6 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 User Experience Designer exam?

The exam covers 6 sections: Discovery (13%), UX Fundamentals (16%), Human-Centered Design (12%), Declarative Design (27%), Testing (11%), Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) (21%).

### How is Certifyforce different from other practice exams?

The Platform User Experience Designer 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

- [Salesforce Business Analyst and Designer certification path](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-certifications/business-analyst-designer)
- [Salesforce Business Analyst practice exam](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-business-analyst-practice-exam)
- [All Salesforce certifications](https://www.certifyforce.com/salesforce-certifications)
- [Official Platform User Experience Designer exam guide](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=005298974&language=en_US&type=1)
