Adobe 9A0-088 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CS4 Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-088 |
| Exam Duration: | 95 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, Linear, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no active validity; legacy certification |
| Passing Score: | 64% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Suite Certifications |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $150 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Illustrator CS4 Tutorials Adobe Illustrator CS4 Official Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Adobe Certification (Legacy) Pearson VUE (Historical) |
| Sample Questions: | Adobe 9A0-088 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Pearson VUE test centers; exam retired and no longer available for new registration |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6+ months hands-on experience with Illustrator CS4 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com |
Adobe 9A0-088 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Output & Publishing | 10% | - Preparing for Print - File Formats & Compatibility - Exporting for Web & Digital Media |
| Topic 2: Type & Text Handling | 15% | - Fonts & Glyphs Management - Type on a Path & Text Wrap - Character & Paragraph Formatting - Point & Area Type |
| Topic 3: Effects, Symbols & Graphs | 15% | - Live Effects & Graphic Styles - Image Tracing & Raster Effects - Creating & Editing Graphs - Symbols & Symbol Sets |
| Topic 4: Creating & Transforming Objects | 25% | - Pen Tool & Path Editing - Layers & Groups Management - Transform, Align & Distribute - Drawing Basic & Complex Shapes |
| Topic 5: Color, Strokes & Appearance | 20% | - Gradients, Patterns & Brushes - Stroke & Fill Attributes - Transparency & Blending Modes - Color Models & Swatches |
| Topic 6: Project Setup & Interface | 15% | - Document Setup & Artboards - Navigation & Viewing Tools - Workspaces & Preferences |
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