Adobe 9A0-351 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-351 |
| Exam Price: | US$80–$95 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CC |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice, Simulation |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45–51 |
| Exam Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled 300–700) |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Classroom in a Book: Illustrator CC Adobe Digital Learning Services |
| Exam Registration: | PSI Testing Services Adobe Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Adobe 9A0-351 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% | - Point, area, and path type - Character, paragraph, and OpenType features - Type conversion and effects |
| Topic 2: Output and Preparation | 10% | - File formats and PDF creation - Print and web export settings - Preflight and final output |
| Topic 3: Color, Gradients, and Transparency | 18% | - Color modes, swatches, and libraries - Opacity masks and blending modes - Gradients, meshes, and patterns |
| Topic 4: Effects, Appearances, and Graphic Styles | 12% | - Styles management and reuse - Applying and editing effects - Appearance attributes and graphic styles |
| Topic 5: Managing Documents and Workspace | 20% | - Document setup and preferences - Layers and panel management - Artboards and navigation |
| Topic 6: Drawing and Transforming Objects | 25% | - Transformations, alignment, and distribution - Paths, shapes, and pen tool usage - Compound paths and shapes |
Adobe Illustrator CC Recertification Sample Questions:
Click the Exhibit tab to see the exhibit.
You've drawn a rectangle on the artboard, then you add multiple ovals on top of that rectangle. You want the ovals to "punch through" the rectangle. Which shape mode in the
Pathfinder panel will achieve this result?
- A. D
- B. A
- C. C
- D. B
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You are creating a pattern in Illustrator and would like to experiment with the H Spacing and V Spacing options in the Pattern Options panel however those options are grayed out. What changes would you make in the Pattern Options panel to enable the H Spacing and V Spacing options.
- A. Switch to the Brick by Row or Brick by Column tile type.
- B. Enable the Move Tile with Art option.
- C. Enable the Size Tile to Art option.
- D. Switch to the Grid tile type.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You are working on an Illustrator image and wish to receive comments as a Work In Progress in Behance. How would you do this while in Illustrator?
- A. Choose File > Share on Behance. Then change the Visible To setting to Feedback Circle.
- B. Choose File > Share on Behance and tag your document as Work In Progress.
- C. Choose File > Share on Behance. Then change your Visible To setting to Everyone.
- D. Choose File > Export and choose Behance as the format. Then choose Work in Progress
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You print a document with gradients and it has a banding issue. What can you do to lessen the banding?
- A. Use only gradients blending less than three colors.
- B. Rasterize your gradient during printing.
- C. Change the blending mode or opacity of the gradient.
- D. Expand your gradient into a gradient mesh.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You want to create several circles that appear within the shape of a star, which two methods could you use to achieve this result? (Choose two.)
- A. Draw the star on top of the circles, select all of the items, and then create a compound path.
- B. Draw a star, enable Draw Inside mode, select the Ellipse tool, and draw circles inside of the star.
- C. Draw the star on top of the circles, select all of the items, and then group them together.
- D. Draw the star on top of the circles, select all of the items, and then create a clipping mask.
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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