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Adobe 9A0-144 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Illustrator CS5 ACE Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-144 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65-70 |
| Exam Price: | $180-$225 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 72% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Linear, non-adaptive, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 95 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CS6 Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator CC |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Illustrator CS5 Training Ledet Illustrator CS5 Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Adobe Certification (Retired) Pearson VUE (Historical) |
| Sample Questions: | Adobe 9A0-144 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Delivered at authorized Pearson VUE test centers; retired, no longer available for new registration |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 150+ hours of hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator CS5; no mandatory prerequisite exams |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html (retired exam) |
Adobe 9A0-144 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Working with Illustrator Documents | 19% | - Layers, artboards, and guides - Document setup and preferences - Navigation and viewing modes - Import/export file formats |
| Topic 2: Using Type | 11% | - Type on paths and inside shapes - Character and paragraph attributes - Type creation and formatting - Font embedding and outlines |
| Topic 3: Controlling Effects, Appearances, and Graphic Styles | 9% | - Graphic styles and style libraries - Live effects and appearance panel - Expanding and modifying effects |
| Topic 4: Working with Images and Symbols | 9% | - Working with brushes - Symbols and symbol libraries - Placing and embedding raster images - Image tracing and vector conversion |
| Topic 5: Managing Color and Transparency | 11% | - Color models and swatches - Color management and profiles - Opacity masks and blending modes - Gradients, patterns, and meshes |
| Topic 6: Drawing and Transforming Objects | 17% | - Selection and modification tools - Drawing tools and paths - Transformations, alignment, and distribution - Pathfinder and shape modes |
| Topic 7: Preparing Documents for Print | 7% | - PDF creation and preflight checks - Bleed, trim, and registration marks - Print settings and color separations |
| Topic 8: Preparing Graphics for Web or Screen Display | 9% | - SVG and web-friendly formats - Optimizing for web output - Pixel alignment and resolution |
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