Adobe 9A0-159 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 3 Photography Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-159 |
| Passing Score: | 70% (550 on 300-700 scale) |
| Exam Price: | $180 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | German, English, Spanish, Japanese, French |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-response, Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Lightroom 2 Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Photoshop |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Lightroom 3 Help and Tutorials Adobe Official Training Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical) Adobe Certification (archived) |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Pearson VUE centers; exam retired December 2016 |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with Lightroom 3 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html (exam retired) |
Adobe 9A0-159 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow and Integration | 10% | - Integration with Adobe Photoshop - Performance optimization and troubleshooting - Synchronization and metadata management |
| Importing and Organizing Photos | 25% | - Import from camera, card, and folders - Collections, smart collections, and filtering - Rating, flagging, and categorizing images - File naming, metadata, and keywords |
| Output and Sharing | 15% | - Slideshow creation and customization - Export settings and file formats - Print module layout and output - Web gallery generation and publishing |
| Develop Module: Image Adjustments | 30% | - Local adjustments: graduated filter, adjustment brush - Noise reduction and sharpening - Color correction, HSL, and split toning - White balance, exposure, and tone control - Lens correction and perspective control |
| Working with the Lightroom Environment | 20% | - Catalog creation, backup, and maintenance - Library module navigation and workflow - Interface customization and preferences |

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