Exam Overview
Exam Details
- Format: Multiple choice
- Questions: 50
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Passing score: 68%
- Language: English
Prerequisites
- 1-3 years of Adobe Commerce experience
- Strong PHP knowledge
- Understanding of MVC architecture
- Experience with MySQL
- Familiarity with JavaScript and CSS
Exam Topics & Weights
Section 2: Architecture
File structure, CLI commands, DI, controllers, module structure, indexes, localization, plugins, preferences, observers, caching.
Section 4: Layout/UI
Product types, catalog entities, indexes, price output, multi-source inventory.
Section 3: EAV/Database
Attribute sets/attributes, DB schema, models, resource models, collections, EAV basics.
Section 7: Cloud Architecture
Cloud workflow, project files, services, logs, patches, ECE tools, support tickets.
Section 5: Checkout & Sales
Cart components, promo rules, checkout modifications, quote data, payment/shipping, tax.
Section 6: Catalog
Category/product management, product types, price rules, price types.
Section 9: Cloud CLI Tool
CLI exclusive features, email activation, rebase, snapshots, db dump, branching, cloud services connection.
Section 1: Working with Admin
ACL roles/resources, admin grid/form, store/admin config, menu items.
Section 8: Cloud Setup/Config
Cloud setup, troubleshooting, user management, environment management UI, plan capabilities.
Practice Exams Available
Test your knowledge with our comprehensive practice exams that simulate the actual AD0-E717 certification test.
Recommended Study Path
| Phase | Topic | Exam Weight | Resources | Duration | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture & Customization | 29% | Architecture Guide | 2-3 weeks | 
| 2 | Layout/UI Development | 15% | UI Guide | 1-2 weeks | 
| 3 | EAV/Database | 13% | Database Guide | 1 week | 
| 4 | Cloud Architecture (Section 7) | 12% | Cloud Architecture | 1 week | 
| 5 | Checkout & Sales | 8% | Checkout Guide | 3-5 days | 
| 6 | Catalog Management | 8% | Catalog Guide | 3-5 days | 
| 7 | Cloud CLI Tool (Section 9) | 6% | Cloud CLI | 2-3 days | 
| 8 | Working with Admin (Section 1) | 5% | Admin Dev | 2-3 days | 
| 9 | Cloud Setup/Config (Section 8) | 4% | Cloud Setup | 1-2 days | 
| 10 | Practice & Review | - | Practice Exam - Test 1 | All Practice Questions | 1-2 weeks | 
Exam Tips & Best Practices
Study Approach
- Focus on understanding concepts, not memorization
- Practice coding with local Magento installation
- Review official exam guide thoroughly
Hands-On Practice
- Build custom modules from scratch
- Work with database structure directly
- Implement various customization techniques
Exam Day
- Read questions carefully
- Manage your time wisely
- Review flagged questions before submitting
