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Salesforce Certified Integration Architect

INTEGRATION-ARCHITECTSalesforce Integration Architect

The Salesforce Certified Integration Architect certification validates your ability to design and deliver secure, scalable integration solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem. Built for experienced architects, it proves you can translate business requirements into robust integration architectures that connect Salesforce with external systems. Earning this credential signals your expertise in leading complex integration projects and driving seamless data flow across the enterprise.

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307 practice questions · Updated 2026-07-30

7Domains
14Objectives
81Concepts
307Questions

INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT Curriculum

Every domain, objective, and concept the INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT exam measures.

In a given scenario, recommend when to use API-based integrations, such as SOAP, REST, Bulk, Streaming, Canvas, Workflow outbound, APEX (Callouts, @ future, etc.) and Lightning Connect to achieve business requirements.

11 concepts · 37 questions
  1. API-based integration overview
  2. SOAP API
  3. REST API
  4. Bulk API
  5. Streaming API
  6. Canvas
  7. Workflow Outbound Messaging
  8. Apex Callouts
  9. @future Apex
  10. Lightning Connect
  11. Scenario-based selection

Compare and contrast the advantages and drawbacks (design trade-offs) of using API-based integrations such as SOAP, REST, Bulk, Streaming, Canvas, Workflow outbound, APEX (Callouts, @future, etc.) and Lightning Connect.

11 concepts · 31 questions
  1. API Integration Overview
  2. SOAP API Trade-offs
  3. REST API Trade-offs
  4. Bulk API Trade-offs
  5. Streaming API Trade-offs
  6. Canvas Trade-offs
  7. Workflow Outbound Message Trade-offs
  8. Apex Callouts Trade-offs
  9. @future and Async Apex Trade-offs
  10. Lightning Connect Trade-offs
  11. Design Trade-off Analysis

Provided an integration scenario, describe requirements and issues that the Architect must consider to select the right pattern (Layer, Timing, Direction, and Volume).

5 concepts · 20 questions
  1. Layer consideration
  2. Timing consideration
  3. Direction consideration
  4. Volume consideration
  5. Pattern selection

In a customer scenario containing business requirements, summarize which implementation pattern will achieve those goals.

5 concepts · 22 questions
  1. Requirement Analysis for Integration Patterns
  2. Pattern Selection Criteria
  3. Common Integration Patterns Overview
  4. Mapping Requirements to Patterns
  5. Pattern Implementation Considerations

Compare and contrast the advantages and drawbacks (design trade-offs) of using various patterns, such as: Remote Process Invocation—Request and Reply, Remote Process Invocation—Fire and Forget, Batch Data Synchronization, Remote Call-In, and UI Update Based on Data Changes.

6 concepts · 19 questions
  1. Remote Process Invocation - Request and Reply Trade-offs
  2. Remote Process Invocation - Fire and Forget Trade-offs
  3. Batch Data Synchronization Trade-offs
  4. Remote Call-In Trade-offs
  5. UI Update Based on Data Changes Trade-offs
  6. Pattern Selection Criteria

Given a customer scenario containing business requirements for integrating Salesforce with other enterprise back-office systems, recommend the appropriate integration architecture.

6 concepts · 31 questions
  1. Analyze business requirements
  2. Evaluate integration patterns
  3. Select integration architecture
  4. Consider Salesforce capabilities
  5. Address non-functional requirements
  6. Document architecture rationale

Analyze and determine when and where to use data cleaning, standardization, deduplication, and data transformation as part of data integration.

5 concepts · 21 questions
  1. Data Cleaning
  2. Data Standardization
  3. Data Deduplication
  4. Data Transformation
  5. Integration Point Analysis

Analyze and determine the various considerations while performing data migration (including but not limited to: platform handle bulk data load vs SOAP data load, monitoring the data loads, and error handling).

6 concepts · 20 questions
  1. Bulk API vs SOAP API for data migration
  2. Bulk API considerations
  3. SOAP API considerations for data loads
  4. Monitoring data loads
  5. Error handling in data migration
  6. Data migration planning

Given a software development lifecycle scenario, determine the timing, type, and sequence of testing activities that are needed for successful implementation.

5 concepts · 16 questions
  1. SDLC phases and testing alignment
  2. Testing types in integration
  3. Test sequencing strategy
  4. Timing of test activities
  5. Scenario-based test planning

Given an integration scenario, determine the appropriate platform capability needed to meet the testing requirements.

4 concepts · 20 questions
  1. Identify testing requirements from integration scenario
  2. Map testing requirements to platform capabilities
  3. Evaluate platform capabilities for testing
  4. Select appropriate testing tools and techniques

INTEGRATING WITH SALESFORCE: SECURITY

5 concepts · 17 questions
  1. Security Strategy Selection
  2. Authentication Mechanisms
  3. Authorization and Access Control
  4. Data Encryption and Protection
  5. Security Best Practices for Integrations

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate tools to meet the customer requirements.

5 concepts · 15 questions
  1. Requirement Analysis
  2. Tool Selection Criteria
  3. Salesforce Integration Tools Overview
  4. Matching Tools to Scenarios
  5. Trade-offs and Considerations

Given a scenario, analyze and recommend the appropriate tools by comparing the pros and cons to meet the business requirements.

4 concepts · 21 questions
  1. Tool Identification
  2. Pros and Cons Analysis
  3. Business Requirement Mapping
  4. Recommendation Justification

MONITORING

3 concepts · 17 questions
  1. Identify integration challenges in a scenario
  2. Isolate root causes of integration challenges
  3. Recommend approaches for integration challenges
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