Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect Exam Prep Questions

The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect credential validates your expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable applications on the powerful Heroku platform, especially Heroku Enterprise. This certification is ideal for Heroku Consultants and Partners who possess deep knowledge of application development best practices and can build robust, scalable solutions.

Exam Guide: Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect

This guide provides comprehensive details for the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect Exam, helping you assess your readiness and understand the key areas of focus.

Who Should Take This Exam?

This exam is designed for professionals with in-depth architectural knowledge of the Heroku platform and its capabilities. You should have experience in:

• Building & Deploying Heroku Applications: Proficiency in developing and deploying applications on the Heroku platform.
• Scalable Architecture: Architecting solutions designed for effective scaling.
• Heroku Add-ons: Utilizing add-ons from the Elements Marketplace (e.g., Heroku Postgres, Heroku Redis, Dataclips, Heroku Buttons).
• Networking: Designing architectures using Heroku Postgres, Heroku Redis, Dataclips, and Heroku Connect.
• Add-on Strategies: Recommending and implementing third-party add-ons and add-on sharing.
• Security & Networking: Using Heroku Private Space Peering and VPN connections.
• Runtime Understanding: Differentiating between Private Space Runtime and Common Runtime.
• Heroku Enterprise: Understanding how Heroku Enterprise enhances system architecture.
• Security Best Practices: Architecting solutions with Heroku Shield and recognizing the benefits of various Heroku certifications.
• Team Structures: Structuring solutions using Enterprise Teams.
• Application Methodologies: Applying the Twelve-Factor App methodology.
• Microservices: Building architectures that utilize Apache Kafka on Heroku for microservices.
• Salesforce Integration: Integrating Heroku applications with the Salesforce Lightning Platform.

Exam Details:

• Format: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions
• Time Allotted: 105 minutes
• Passing Score: 72%
• Registration Fee: US$400 + applicable taxes
• Retake Fee: US$200 + applicable taxes
• Delivery: Proctored exam at a testing center or online. [Click here for scheduling details](link to scheduling).
• References: No printed or online references allowed.
• Prerequisite: None

Exam Outline:

The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect Exam assesses your knowledge and skills across these key areas:

• Heroku Platform (10%): Understanding app building, deployment, and the role of buildpacks. Designing performant, scalable solutions. Utilizing Elements Marketplace add-ons, buildpacks, and Heroku Buttons.
• Data (17%): Deep understanding of Heroku Postgres (data handling, security, follower databases). Applying Dataclips for specific use cases. Architecting solutions with Apache Kafka on Heroku for streaming communication. Utilizing Heroku Redis. Prescribing and sharing third-party add-ons.
• Security (15%): Building architectures that leverage Heroku for security certifications. Recommending Heroku Private Space Peering or VPNs. Determining when to use Private Space Runtime vs. Common Runtime.
• Heroku Enterprise (28%): Demonstrating how Heroku Enterprise features improve system architecture. Recommending networking solutions using Heroku Private Spaces or Common Runtime. Describing Heroku Shield compliance features and Enterprise Teams.
• Architect Applications (15%): Applying the Twelve-Factor App methodology. Creating orchestration layers for microservices architectures using Apache Kafka on Heroku.
• Integrations (15%): Recommending Heroku Connect and understanding the correct use of External IDs. Integrating Heroku apps with the Salesforce Lightning Platform using appropriate techniques.

Maximize your chances of passing by combining hands-on experience, formal training, and self-study.