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Adobe 9A0-351 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-351 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice, Simulation |
| Exam Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CC |
| Exam Price: | US$80–$95 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | German, Spanish, Japanese, English, French |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled 300–700) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45–51 |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Digital Learning Services Adobe Classroom in a Book: Illustrator CC |
| Exam Registration: | Adobe Certification Portal PSI Testing Services |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or onsite via PSI/ExamForce |
| Pre Condition: | Valid ACE Illustrator CC certification; recommended 150+ hours of hands-on experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html |
Adobe 9A0-351 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Working with Type | 15% | - Type conversion and effects - Point, area, and path type - Character, paragraph, and OpenType features |
| Topic 2: Output and Preparation | 10% | - File formats and PDF creation - Print and web export settings - Preflight and final output |
| Topic 3: Effects, Appearances, and Graphic Styles | 12% | - Appearance attributes and graphic styles - Applying and editing effects - Styles management and reuse |
| Topic 4: Color, Gradients, and Transparency | 18% | - Color modes, swatches, and libraries - Opacity masks and blending modes - Gradients, meshes, and patterns |
| Topic 5: Managing Documents and Workspace | 20% | - Document setup and preferences - Artboards and navigation - Layers and panel management |
| Topic 6: Drawing and Transforming Objects | 25% | - Compound paths and shapes - Paths, shapes, and pen tool usage - Transformations, alignment, and distribution |
Common Questions About the Adobe 9A0-351 Exam
The 9A0-351 exam, officially known as Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification, is the Adobe test that leads to the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CC certification at the Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CC.
The 9A0-351 exam contains 45–51 questions, and you have 50 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 9A0-351 exam is 550 (scaled 300–700), and the official registration fee is US$80–$95. 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.
Valid ACE Illustrator CC certification; recommended 150+ hours of hands-on experience
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html.
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The official Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Effects, Appearances, and Graphic Styles — 12% of the exam
- Working with Type — 15% of the exam
- Output and Preparation — 10% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification Sample Questions:
How would you adjust the color of selected artwork using a Color Group in your Swatches Panel?
- A. Choose Edit > Edit Colors > Adjust Color Balance.
- B. Click the Edit or Apply Colors button in the Color Guide panel.
- C. Choose a Harmony Rule In the Color Guide panel.
- D. Click the Color Group button in the Swatches panel.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which Image Trace Panel option gives you the ability to trace your image using the Document Library swatches?
- A. Mode (C)
- B. View (B)
- C. Preset (A)
- D. Palette (D)
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You paint with the Eraser tool over an area containing multiple objects. When you release the mouse button, only a few of the objects in the painted area have been erased. What are two reasons not all the objects were erased? (Choose two.)
- A. Several items were mapped to a perspective grid.
- B. Several items were symbols.
- C. Several items were filled with a spot color when erasing.
- D. Several items were selected when erasing.
- E. Several items were expanded objects when erasing.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
You want to make specific areas of an object partially or completely transparent based on the gray values of a second object placed in front. How should you set up the two objects?
- A. Group the two objects and choose Object > Clipping Mask > Make.
- B. Select the object in front and apply the Overlay blending mode.
- C. Select both objects and choose Object > Compound Path > Make.
- D. Draw or paste the second object into the first object's opacity mask.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What would you conclude is the difference between Sublayer A and Sublayer B?
- A. Sublayer A is currently in isolation mode.
- B. Sublayer A is currently selected.
- C. Sublayer A is a clipping group.
- D. Sublayer A contains appearance attributes.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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