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Adobe 9A0-043 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CS 2 ACE |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-043 |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for other Adobe products |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled 300–700) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiration (retired exam) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 67–72 |
| Exam Price: | $150 USD |
| Available Languages: | English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple select |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Illustrator CS2 Official Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Adobe Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Adobe 9A0-043 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers (Pearson VUE / Certiport), retired exam no longer available for new registration |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 150+ hours of hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator CS2 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html |
Adobe 9A0-043 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Exporting and Outputting Documents | 10% | - Optimize and export vector graphics - Save in native and interchange formats - Prepare files for print and web output |
| Working with Text and Typography | 15% | - Create and format point and area text - Wrap text and convert text to outlines - Apply character and paragraph styles |
| Transforming and Organizing Artwork | 15% | - Manage layers, groups, and symbols - Scale, rotate, reflect, and shear objects - Use masks and clipping paths |
| Working in the Design Environment | 15% | - Customize workspace and preferences - Use rulers, guides, grids, and snapping tools - Manage documents, artboards, and views |
| Creating and Modifying Paths and Shapes | 25% | - Draw and edit paths with Pen and shape tools - Combine, align, and arrange objects - Use pathfinder and shape modes |
| Applying Color, Strokes, and Fills | 20% | - Apply and modify strokes, fills, and gradients - Work with color models, swatches, and libraries - Use transparency and blending modes |
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