Sage X3 Certified Implementer

Developer Study Guide

This study guide is intended to provide you with information to aid you in preparing to take
the Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer exam. Passing the exam is the only
requirement to achieve your Sage certifications.

The Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer Certification is designed for the Certified
Developer; however, not restricted to this group. Certified Developers are responsible for
the installation of Sage X3 and the development of applications integrating with Sage X3
using the Sage X3 language, development modes, development dictionary, architecture
and user interface, and basic development concepts.

1.1 Before taking the exam

Before taking the exam, it is important you take time to prepare and study for the exam.
To aid you in the preparation and study process, it is recommended you complete the
following steps.

Recommended Steps

 Log into Sage University and locate the Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer learning path

 Follow the recommended optional training including viewing the Sage X3 Getting Started eLearning
course and attending the Common Tools, Install and Patching, System Administrator, and
Development Basics online courses

 Review and study any training curriculum provided by attending the recommended training
(Special Note: You do not have access to the training curriculum without attending the recommended
courses)

 Use the Sage X3 solution to Practice! Practice! Practice!

 Register for and take the sample exam

 Register for the Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer exam (no more than 30 days before
intended exam date)

 On exam day, ensure you are in a quite area with no distractions and have a reliable internet
connection

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1.2 About the Exam
The information below details the number of questions, time allotted, and passing score
for this exam.

Question Answer
How many questions will be asked in the exam?  90 questions

What are the format types of questions?  Multiple choice/single-select

 Yes/No
 True/False

How much time do I get to complete the exam?  180 minutes (3 hours)
 Allows for an average of 2 minutes per question

What is a passing score?  80%

How many attempts do I get?  2 per exam

How is the exam delivered?  On demand online through Sage University

What tools or documents can I use during the  Sage X3 solution

exam?  Training curriculum (only available by attending
the recommended training)
 Sage X3 eLearning training videos

1.2.1 Exam Content

The Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer exam measures your experience and
capabilities of installing and developing an integration with Sage X3 by understanding
users and security, database management, general parameters, the different
development modes, architecture and user interface, development dictionary, the Sage
X3 language and basic development concepts necessary for successfully developing an
integration with Sage X3.

The exam is made up of questions related to the areas listed below

Assessment Sections

Architecture
Batch Server
Patching
Usage
Users & Security
Utilities
Administration
General Parameters
Activity Codes, Local Menus and Misc. Tables
Entry Transactions, Sequence Numbers and Selecting Records
Formulas
Importing and Exporting Data
Microsoft Office Integration
Printing
Workflow Notifications, User-Defined Queries, and Process Flows

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 Menu Items and Personalized Landing Pages, Inquiries & Objects
Client
Connecting & Configuration
Documentation & Apache
Elastic Search & MongoDB
General Patch
Installation
Patch Install
Patch Overview
Requirements
Development Modes
Architecture and User Interface
Development Dictionary for Classic Mode
Graphical Structure and Interface
Using Script Editor & Eclipse Editor
Sage X3 Language (4GL)
Basic Development Concepts
Development Templates
Patching Process

1.2.2 Sample Exam & Questions

The sample exam gives you an opportunity to practice your knowledge before attempting
the Sage X3 Certified Implementer Developer exam. You are asked a limited number of
questions but are given 2 opportunities to take the same exam.

Below are examples of questions which may be found in the final exam. For further
sample questions, please complete the sample exam as found on the Sage X3 Certified
Implementer Developer Learning Path.

Sample Questions

1. Which processing stages is the Standard process NOT able to chain?

 Entry of a first criteria window, dialog box, or simple confirmation box
 Entry of a main window
 Execution of a silent process
 Database transactions

2. Which functionality is NOT added when a data type for a field is linked to an object?
 Action icon context menus are available on the field
 Data coherence is automatically checked
 Tunneling is available, if applicable
 Reports can be executed

3. How do you use an entry point?

 link a specific process to a standard process in the table of entry points
 write the entry point call
 Use the $ACTION from the specific process to write the event
 Both A and C

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