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Reports and Analytics Implementation Exam Guide

ACE: Reports and Analytics Implementation Exam


Guide
Adobe Training Services provides this exam guide to help prepare partners, customers,
and consultants who are actively seeking accreditation as Adobe Certified Experts (ACE).
This guide, while designed to describe the exam in detail and provide as much information as possible, is not meant to be the sole means of exam preparation. Adobe Training
Services offers courses that provide in-depth training on the exam content. Hands-on
experience with the Adobe product suite is also a critical element in preparing to pass
any Adobe certification exam.
ACE: Reports and Analytics Implementation Exam Overview
The ACE: Reports and Analytics Implementation (formerly SiteCatalyst Implementation) exam audience
are individuals who have a minimum of one year implementation experience with Reports and Analytics
(formerly SiteCatalyst). A typical candidate is responsible for mapping Analytics variables to business
requirements. They are responsible for deploying code required for data collection and for validation of
deployed code. You may also establish and potentially enforce standards for code deployment.
Candidates should be familiar with debugging tools such as packet-monitoring programs, as well as
Integrated Developer Environment (IDE) tools.

Exam Description
The exam has two parts:

50 multiple-choice questions, covering a range of topics listed below

A short survey that we use to gather information about your product experience

The exam has a time limit of 60 minutes, and includes a timer to mark the remaining time.

Exam Scoring
The certification consists of achieving the minimum passing score, which is 66%, on a multiple choice test.
After completing the test, candidates will be immediately provided with the official score for the exam.
They will also receive an email with the official exam result.

Scheduling Exams
The ACE: Reports & Analytics Implementation exam is delivered through an independent testing provider,
Pearson VUE. First time candidates can view the step-by-step online scheduling guide here: http://www.
pearsonvue.com/reg_guide/.
Returning candidates can register for exams here: http://www.pearsonvue.com/adobe/. Note that you will
be prompted to login before you may register for exams.

Exam Preparation
The following are typical tasks that you should already be able to perform:
Troubleshoot implementations
Be familiar with debugging tools
Understand client-side and server-side scripts

Maintain a deep understanding of report behavior


Understand the relationship between variables and reports
Design appropriate solutions for business requirements

Exam topics include:


Working With Variables
Working with traffic variables
Working with conversion variables
Working with events
Working with the products variable
Understanding configuration variables
Working with system variables
Working with context data variables
Working with dynamic variables
Understanding Code Components
Understanding order of execution
Generating JavaScript code
Generating non-JavaScript code
Manipulating Data
Defining processing rules
Understanding Vista rules
Configuring and deploying plug-ins
Defining marketing channels
Importing and Exporting Data
Working with APIs
Data sources
Genesis
Classifications
Data feeds
Data warehouse
Discover
Report Builder
Using Dynamic Tag Management (DTM)
Deploying tag manager code
Configuring library hosting options
Setting data elements
Setting page load rules
Adding Tools
Debugging DTM
Using direct calls
Data Aggregation Models
Understanding roll ups
Understanding multi-suite tagging
Understanding global suites

Working With Cookies


Implementing first party cookies
Understanding third party cookies
Understanding FID
Understanding RDC
Report Suites and Account Settings
Configuring IP exclusion
Defining Bot rules
Adding internal URL filters
Configuring paid search detection
Configuring evar settings

Exam Preparation Checklist


I can map Analytics variables to business requirements.
I can deploy code required for data collection.
I have been responsible for validation of deployed code.
I can establish and potentially enforce standards for code deployment.
I am familiar with debugging tools such as packet-monitoring programs, as well as Integrated
Developer Environment (IDE) tools.
I can complete the tasks outlined in the Exam Preparation section without assistance.
I have read and studied the topics listed in this exam guide.

Sample questions
Try out these practice questions to get a feel for the types of questions on the ACE 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.

1. The channel variable fills which standard report?


A. The Marketing Channel Overview report.
B. The Referring Domains report.
C. The Site Sections report.
D. The Visits report.
Answer: C
2. What happens if you forget the first ; (semicolon) within the s.products string?
A. Product IDs will NOT be available for breakdowns.
B. Product IDs will be used as incrementors.
C. Product IDs will be saved into the Categories report.
D. Product IDs will NOT be visible in any report.
Answer: C
3. Why does the page code override the Global JS file if there is a conflict?
A. Because of a configuration variable that needs to be turned on to prevent the Global JS call from
loading last.
B. Because the page level variables load after the Global JS file is initially referenced.
C. The page code does NOT override the Global JS file upon conflict.
D. Because of a plugin, but it can be changed if it makes business sense.
Answer: B

4. You are generating JavaScript code. What is the purpose in choosing the correct amount of
periods for the cookieDomainPeriod variable?
A. Choosing the correct amount of periods will determine if your site will get the correct cookie
acceptance from browsers.
B. Choosing the incorrect number of periods will cause for most browsers to block third party
cookies.
C. Choosing the correct amount of periods when generating JavaScript code influences the s_cc
cookie.
D. Choosing the correct amount of periods upon generating JavaScript code influences an
automatic variable.
Answer: A
5. Which statement best describes working with APIs?
A. APIs allow Reports & Analytics data to be passed to alternative data repositories.
B. Testing API scripts on the Adobe Developer Connection requires Admin privileges.
C. You have to be signed into the Adobe Marketing Cloud to access Adobe Marketing Cloud APIs.
D. Working with APIs can replace the need of using tools like Data Connectors and Data Workbench.
Answer: A
6. Which statement best describes a JavaScript plug-in?
A. Custom server-side code written by Engineering Services to increase functionality.
B. Custom JavaScript functions used to automate classifications.
C. Custom server-side code written by your developers to increase functionality.
D. JavaScript functions optionally added to the code to increase functionality.
Answer: D
7. How many lines of code are required to install DTM?
A. One set (the single set works for both dev and production).
B. Two sets (one for staging, one for production).
C. Three sets (one for staging, one for approvals, one for production).
D. None. DTM is implemented server side.
Answer: B
8. Which statement about roll-ups is true?
A. Roll-up report suites can have an unlimited number of child report suites.
B. Roll-up report suites increment secondary server calls.
C. Roll-up aggregation happens on a daily basis.
D. Roll-up report suites de-duplicate unique visitors.
Answer: C
9. What is the main advantage of implementing first-party cookies?
A. They reduce image request latency.
B. They are accepted my more visitors browsers.
C. They are easier to implement than third-party cookies.
D. They reduce administration effort for the DNS server.
Answer: B

10. What is the purpose of IP exclusion?


A. To filter out anonymous visitor traffic.
B. To filter out employee use of the web site.
C. To filter out hackers who constantly change their IP numbers.
D. To filter out random requests, enabling sampling.
Answer: B

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