Adobe AEM Forms Developer

Adobe Certified Expert Exam Guide

Exam number: 9A0-410

Revised 13January 2017

Adobe AEM Forms Developer Exam Guide

About Adobe Certified Expert Exams

To be an Adobe Certified Expert is to demonstrate expertise in helping clients realize value in an Adobe
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Adobe's Certification exams follow industry-accepted procedures to ensure validity and reliability. We
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This guide is designed to provide the recommendations needed to prepare for your Adobe Certified
Expert exam, and help you determine when you are ready to take the exam. It will outline the knowledge
and skills required of a "minimally qualified candidate" for a specific job role, which will be evaluated in
the exam.

How is the AEM Forms Developer Exam Structured?

Number of questions: 80
Time limit: 95 minutes
Passing score: 61%

How Do I Register for the Exam?

Our exams are delivered worldwide by Pearson VUE.
Exam name: Adobe AEM Form Developer
Exam number: 9A0-410
Exam cost: $180 (US Dollars)

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What topics are covered on the Adobe AEM Forms Developer

exam?
The tasks measured on the exam are grouped into the following domains:
Complex form implementation
Form submission handling
Workflow implementation
Correspondence management
Testing and debugging
Form portal configuration

Within each domain, there are specific tasks that you should be able to perform as an Adobe AEM Forms
Developer:

Complex form implementation

You should be able to apply procedural concepts for developing Javascript code for complex form
experiences, and to implement form sets, and to build an adaptive form or document, as well as
manage XFA templates using Form Manager You should also be able to apply procedural
concepts to render populated versions of HTML5 and PDF forms and to implement Form Sets in
the application design. In addition, you should be able to retrieve the data and process the results
when given an endpoint as well as identify the process to enable an environment for the
integration of cloud services. Finally, you should be able to determine an adequate design for a
form template given UX requirements.
Form submission handling
You should be able to determine an appropriate custom submit action given a use case, as well as
recognize variables related to the generation of a document of record based upon form
submission. You should also be able to apply procedural concepts to integrate with a back end
system.
Workflow implementation
You should be able to determine appropriate parameters to configure OSGI watched folders for
batch generation based on business requirements. You should also be able to determine
appropriate document Services APIs and the corresponding process to create a solution given
business requirements. In addition, you should be able to apply procedural concepts to configure
a workbench endpoint as well as to build both an AEM and Workbench workflow to utilize
document services given a use case.

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Correspondence management
You should be able to determine correspondence management (CM) assets given a use case.
Testing and debugging
You should be able to diagnose and troubleshoot failures and errors.
Form portal configuration
You should be able to apply procedural concepts to implement and configure Forms Portal
component.

Distribution of content covered on the exam:

The questions on the exam are distributed as follows for each domain. (Note: each question carries the
same weight and there is no partial credit for any question)

Domain Percent of Exam

Complex form implementation 42%
Form submission handling 18%
Workflow implementation 20%
Correspondence management 5%
Testing and debugging 10%
Form portal configuration 5%

The Adobe AEM Forms Developer job role

This exam is designed for individuals who are currently performing or have previous work experience
with the job responsibilities of an Adobe AEM Forms Developer.

The Minimally Qualified Candidate

To pass the exam, you must possess the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an
Adobe AEM Forms Developer, which are outlined below.

Adobe AEM Forms Developer you should be able to perform the

following tasks without any assistance:
Analyze detailed delivery requirements
Implement AEM Forms document services (Document services include: DDX, AEM Forms
Document Services APIs)
Generate test plans or other items such as user acceptance testing
Identify gaps where custom work is required by cooperatively working with the business owner
and the forms designer
Package and deploy the solution into different environments
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You should also be familiar with Microsoft Excel, using a web browser, and working in the Microsoft
Windows environment.

What is the typical job experience for minimally qualified

candidates taking this exam?
A minimally qualified Adobe AEM Forms Developer typically has the following work experience:

Minimum 1 year total CMS experience

Minimum 1+ years experience with CQ 5.x/AEM 6.x
Minimum 2 years as a Java developer
Has an understanding of HTML, JSP, JSTL/tag library, JavaScript/jQuery, and client libraries
Has an understanding of HTTP and REST, XML, and JSON
Has an understanding of JCR, sling, and OSGi

What training is available to help me prepare for the exam?

Is training required?
You are not required to complete training before taking the exam; however, training can significantly
increase your knowledge of and skills with Adobe AEM. It is important to note that training alone will not
provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pass an exam. Successful, on-the-job experience is
critical to providing you the knowledge needed to pass the exam.

Training for Adobe Partners

Partners at the Business Level and above are eligible to receive additional training through Adobe Partner
Enablement. To access these courses, you will need to log into the Adobe Partner Training Center with
your personal login. For more information about the Adobe Partner Training Center and instructions on
how to access the training courses, refer to the Solution Partner Portal.

Training Courses Available to the Public

The following courses are relevant to the Adobe AEM Forms Developer job role. Compare the course
descriptions to your current knowledge and skill level to determine which courses are best for you. You
can find a complete list of all Adobe training and tutorials here:

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How do I know if I am ready to take the exam?

Nothing can guarantee that you will pass your test, however; the more practical work experience you
have and the more training you complete, the better your chances are to pass the test. Use the self-
assessment preparation worksheet (below) to evaluate your level of readiness.

On-the-Job Experience
Since Adobe exams measure knowledge and skills for a specific job role, one of the best ways to prepare
for the exam is to ensure you have the minimum work experience, as described in this guide.

Self-Assessment Preparation Worksheet

Use the following worksheet to review the exam topics, and assess your own readiness. If you need to
prepare more for a certain topic, determine if you need training, on the-job-experience, or both.

Topic Yes No
Complex Form Implementation
I can apply procedural concepts for developing Javascript code
for complex form experiences
I can retrieve the data and process the results given an endpoint
I can identify the process to enable an environment for the
integration of cloud services
I can apply procedural concepts to implement form sets
I can determine an adequate design for a form template given
UX requirements
I can apply procedural concepts to build an adaptive form or
document
I can apply procedural concepts to manage XFA templates using
Form Manager
I can apply procedural concepts to render populated versions of
HTML5 and PDF forms
I can apply procedural concepts to implement Form Sets in the
application design
Topic Yes No
Form submission handling
I can determine an appropriate a custom submit action given a
use case
I can recognize variables related to the generation of a
document of record based upon form submission
I can apply procedural concepts to integrate with a back end
system

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Topic Yes No
Workflow implementation
I can determine appropriate parameters to configure OSGI based
on business requirements
I can determine appropriate document Services APIs and the
corresponding process to create a solution given business
requirements
I can apply procedural concepts to configure a workbench
endpoint
I can apply procedural concepts to build both an AEM and
Workbench workflow to utilize document services Given a use
case
Topic Yes No
Correspondence Management
I can determine correspondence management (CM) assets given
a use case
Topic Yes No
Testing and debugging
I can diagnose and troubleshoot failures and errors
Topic Yes No
Form portal configuration
I can apply procedural concepts to implement and configure
Forms Portal component

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Sample questions
Try out these practice questions to get a feel for the types of questions on the exam. Please note that your
performance here does not indicate how you will do on the actual exam. To fully prepare for the exam,
closely review the topic areas and objectives in this Exam Guide. You will find the correct answers at the
end of the exam guide.

1. Which API should be used through JavaScript to invoke a web service from an Adaptive Form?
A. com.day.cq.wcm.webservicesupport
B. guidelib.wsdlUtils.invokeWebService
C. com.adobe.restservice
D. com.day.cq.wcm.webservicesupport.impl.ReplicationEventListener
2. Refer to the exhibit.

A custom process is developed to accept an 'AssemblerResult' from another process. The DDX
file used to produce that result contains <PDF result="doc1.pdf">. Which logical name should be
used to retrieve the document from the 'AssemblerResult'?
A. PDF result
B. doc1.pdf
C. doc1
D. result
3. A form set is being implemented. Which variable input type is needed to post to a process
endpoint?
A. Process input variable type is list<string>
B. Whichever variables are set within the "Guide LiveCycle Process Locator and Invoker"
C. Process input variable type is a map<string>
D. Process input variable type is XML<string>

4. Which statement supports the ability to retrieve XML data from an Adaptive Form?
A. guideBridge.retrieveXMLData()
B. getDataXML.guideBridge.(options)
C. getDataXML()
D. guideBridge.getDataXML(options)

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5. When designing a document of record to be generated automatically, which name should be
used to indicate the root subform?
A. AF_MASTERPAGE
B. AF_METATEMPLATE
C. DOR_METATEMPLATE
D. DOR_FIELDSUBFORM

6. A developer omits the 'Version' request parameter when calling a Workbench SOAP
endpoint. What is the result?

A. The first version of the process is invoked

B. The latest 'Major Version' of the process is invoked
C. The service using the legacy process interpreter is invoked
D. The latest version of the process is invoked

7. Which service produces a PDF/A document from a completed PDF?

A. PDF Generator
B. Forms
C. Output
D. Document Assurance

8. Where should a developer import a Correspondence Management solution into AEM 6.2?
A. Assets
B. Forms
C. CRX Package Manager
D. Felix Console

9. A developer creates and deploys a Servlet as part of a Java Project named MyProject. The Servlet
returns an error code when accessed. Which log file should the developer check for errors?
A. The application server log
B. error.log under crx
C. project-myproject.log under crx
D. myproject.log under crx

10. Which two out-of-the-box components are packaged with Forms Portal?
A. Document Fragment and Document Fragment Group
B. Adaptive Form Header and Adaptive Form Footer
C. Summary and Terms and Conditions
D. Document Services and Document Services Predicates

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Answer key
Try out these practice questions to get a feel for the types of questions on the exam. Please note that
your performance here does not indicate how you will do on the actual exam. To fully prepare for the
exam, closely review the topic areas and objectives in this Exam Guide. You will find the correct answers
at the end of the exam guide.

1. Which API should be used through JavaScript to invoke a web service from an Adaptive Form?
Correct Answer: B - guidelib.wsdlUtils.invokeWebService

2. Refer to the exhibit.

A custom process is developed to accept an 'AssemblerResult' from another process. The DDX
file used to produce that result contains <PDF result="doc1.pdf">. Which logical name should
be used to retrieve the document from the 'AssemblerResult'?
Correct Answer: B - doc1.pdf

3. A form set is being implemented. Which variable input type is needed to post to a process
endpoint?
Correct Answer: C - Process input variable type is a map<string>

4. Which statement supports the ability to retrieve XML data from an Adaptive Form?
Correct Answer: A - guideBridge.retrieveXMLData()

5. When designing a document of record to be generated automatically, which name should be

used to indicate the root subform?
Correct Answer: B - AF_METATEMPLATE

6. A developer omits the 'Version' request parameter when calling a Workbench SOAP
endpoint. What is the result?
Correct Answer: D - The latest version of the process is invoked

7. Which service produces a PDF/A document from a completed PDF?

Correct Answer: C - Output

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8. Where should a developer import a Correspondence Management solution into AEM 6.2?
Correct Answer: A - Assets

9. A developer creates and deploys a Servlet as part of a Java Project named MyProject. The
Servlet returns an error code when accessed. Which log file should the developer check for
errors?
Correct Answer: B - error.log under crx

10. Which two out-of-the-box components are packaged with Forms Portal?

Correct Answer: D - Document Services and Document Services Predicates

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