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Appian ACD-201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Appian |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Appian Senior Developer (ACD-201) |
| Exam Number: | ACD-201 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions |
| Related Certifications: | Appian Certified Associate Developer (ACD-101) |
| Recommended Training: | Appian Academy Training |
| Exam Registration: | Appian Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam (remote) |
| Pre Condition: | Appian Certified Associate Developer (ACD-101) recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://community.appian.com/learn/certifications/p/senior-developer |
Appian ACD-201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Advanced Appian Concepts | 18% | - Plug-ins and Smart Services - Integrations and Web APIs - Authentication (SSO, SAML, LDAP) |
| Topic 2: Application Design and Development | 28% | - UX and Interface Design (SAIL) - Process Model Design - Security and Object Design |
| Topic 3: Performance & Scalability | 22% | - Optimization Techniques - System Performance Tuning |
| Topic 4: Platform and Application Management | 12% | - Administration and Environment Management - Deployment and Maintenance - Monitoring and Troubleshooting |
| Topic 5: Data Management | 20% | - Data Modeling and Record Types - Relational Data and Databases |
Appian Certified Senior Developer (ACD-201) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The ACD-201 exam, officially known as Appian Certified Senior Developer, is the Appian test that leads to the Appian Certified Senior Developer certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Appian Certified Associate Developer (ACD-101).
The ACD-201 exam contains 50 questions, and you have 60 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the ACD-201 exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Appian Certified Associate Developer (ACD-101) recommended
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://community.appian.com/learn/certifications/p/senior-developer.
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Exam delivery: Online proctored exam (remote). Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official Appian Certified Senior Developer outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Advanced Appian Concepts — 18% of the exam
- Application Design and Development — 28% of the exam
- Performance & Scalability — 22% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Appian Certified Senior Developer Sample Questions:
Question 1
You need to create a new database schema using a connected data source system.
What should you do?
Note: To answer, move all steps from the Options list to the Answer List area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 2
You need to configure Appian user authentication against an external directory server. The requirement is to use the same corporate logon information without single sign-on (SSO).
Which authentication type should you use?
A. OpenID Connect authentication
B. PIEE user authentication
C. LDAP authentication
Question 3
An application consists of a record type with sync enabled. This record type is used as a source to create a read-only grid.
A field "Number of days since created" is configured in the interface and a logic is implemented to calculate the number of days since a record is created in the application.
You need to implement sorting on this field.
What should you do?
A. Create a custom record type field and use it in the sorting configuration.
B. Add sortField: "Number of days since created" configuration for the gridColumn that needs to be sorted.
C. Sorting is not possible on custom record type fields. Instead, create a view with a custom field and use the field from the view for sorting.
Question 4
You need to create a quality control (QC) review process for a factory that allows a QC technician to review each production line regularly.
You have the following requirements:
• Each technician has 45 minutes to complete their review.
• After 45 minutes, the review will expire.
• Expired reviews are flagged as 'Review expired.'
• 'Review expired' flags trigger an email notification to a supervisor, and the review data should not be saved.
• The technician can save a Draft copy of their review before submission and can come back to work on it later if necessary.
• Once a review is 'Submitted.' the review data is saved to the database
What should you implement?
A. An exception timer that skips the OC review task alter 45 minutes, which flows to a Send Email node configured to notify a supervisor.
B. An escalation that sends an email after 45 minutes to the supervisor
C. A send message event which sends an email after 45 minutes to the supervisor
Question 5
A seamless user experience (UX) is important for an application so that a user does not feel like they are moving through different applications. Often when many developers are working on the same project all together, this can be a concern.
How should you ensure that a seamless UX is maintained throughout the app?
A. Create and add reusable interface components to the Design Library so that developers can quickly and easily use reusable interfaces.
B. Create reusable expression rules to ensure that the same rules are being used throughout.
C. Allow each developer to copy client provided mock-ups individually.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A |
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