FileMaker FM0-306 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Claris (FileMaker) |
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| Exam Name: | FileMaker Developer Essentials for FileMaker 12 |
| Exam Number: | FM0-306 |
| Exam Duration: | 75-90 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Related Certifications: | FileMaker 12 Certification Program |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Claris FileMaker Training Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Claris Certification and Training |
| Sample Questions: | FileMaker FM0-306 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam via authorized testing centers or online proctoring (historically Pearson VUE for FileMaker certifications). |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisite, but recommended knowledge of relational databases and FileMaker Pro basics. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.claris.com/ |
FileMaker FM0-306 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Security and Deployment | - Solution deployment
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| Schema Design and Relationships | - Data integrity
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| FileMaker Fundamentals | - FileMaker Pro environment overview
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| Layout and User Interface Design | - User experience design
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| Calculations and Scripting | - Scripting basics
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FileMaker Developer Essentials for FileMaker 12 Sample Questions:
Which statement is true about supplemental fields added to a table occurrence based on an External ODBC Data Source that uses MySQL?
- A. These fields will be lost if the schema of the MySQL table is changed and then the Sync button in the FileMaker Pro 12 Manage Database dialog is used.
- B. These fields will be added to the table definitions within MySQL when the Sync button in the FileMaker Pro 12 Manage Database dialog is used.
- C. These fields may only be of type Summary or Calculation
- D. These fields may be indexed unless they are of type Summary.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A text field called FirstLast in FileMaker Pro 12 is set to auto-enter the following formula: FirstName & " " & LastNarne
FirstName and LastNarne are text fields in the same table. The option Do not evaluate if all referenced fields are empty is unchecked. The option Do not replace existing value of field (if any) is checked.
Under which two circumstances will the value of the calculation be inserted into the FirstLast field? (Choose two.)
- A. each time the value of the FirstName or LastNarne field is modified
- B. the FirstName or LastNarne field is modified and the FirstLast field is empty
- C. any field value on the record is modified and the FirstLast field is empty
- D. a record is first created
- E. a user selects the menu item Records > Relookup Field Contents
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
According to the FileMaker Server Configuration Guide, which two are considered best practices for backing up databases hosted by FileMaker Server 12? (Choose two.)
- A. Use enterprise-class backup software to do a full system backup of the FileMaker Server 12 at least once a week
- B. Include the option to Verify backup integrity in backups performed during off-peak hours
- C. Use enterprise-class backup software to do an incremental system backup of the FileMaker Server 12 at least once a day
- D. Use the Server Admin Console Schedule Assistant or fmsadmin tool to perform backups
- E. Configure backup schedules to direct the backup of hosted databases directly to another computer or storage device
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
The tab control object shown below is configured with an OnTabSwitch script trigger.
Which formula could be used in a conditional test to detect if the user clicked on the "Map" tab panel?
- A. Get (ActiveTabPanel) = 4
- B. Get (TriggerTargetTabPanel) = "Map"
- C. GetObjectName(Get (TriggerTargetTabPanel))= "Map"
- D. PatternCount(Get (ActiveTabPanel); "Map")> 0
- E. GetValue(Get (TriggerTargetTabPanel); 1)= 4
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
The FileMaker database, Customers, is hosted from the FileMaker Server 12 default Data\Databases directory. Customers includes the table, Rewards, containing the managed container field, Photo, which uses external file storage.
By default, where in the directory structure does FileMaker Server 12 store the files for Photo?
- A. .. ADatabase Server\FMS_external_storage\Customers\Rewards\Photo\
- B. ..\Data\Databases\RC_Data_FMS\Customers\Rewards\Photo\
- C. .. ACommon\Databases\MC_Data_FMS\Customers\Rewards\Photo\
- D. ..\Data\Databases\FMS_managed_storage\Customers\Rewards\Photo\
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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