AD0-E727 Sample Questions & Answers
Knockout JS, JavaScript mixins and RequireJS together make up over a third of the test, ahead of customizing the admin panel, Page Builder and front-end performance, layout XML and phtml template files, LESS styling, and theme creation with transactional emails.
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- Question 1IntermediateSelect 2
Theme Management · Theme Creation and Folder Structure
When creating a new custom theme in Adobe Commerce, which TWO of the following files are strictly required in the theme root directory for the system to recognize and register the theme? (Select TWO)
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Correct answers: A, C
registration.php is strictly required to register the theme with the Adobe Commerce component registrar.
theme.xml is strictly required as it defines basic information about the theme, such as its name and parent theme.
- Question 2Beginner
Theme Management · Theme Creation and Folder Structure
True or False: In Adobe Commerce, placing a file at
app/code/Vendor/Module/view/frontend/templates/custom.phtmlwill automatically override the exact same template file located inapp/design/frontend/Vendor/Theme/Vendor_Module/templates/custom.phtml.Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
False. The fallback mechanism works in the opposite direction. Files in the theme directory (
app/design/...) override the base files provided by the module in theapp/code/...directory. - Question 3Beginner
Layout XML and Templates (phtml Templates) · Layout XML Instructions
You want to add a custom promotional block to every page of the storefront. Which layout handle XML file should you create to achieve this globally?
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Correct answer: C
The default.xml layout handle is loaded on almost every page in the Adobe Commerce storefront. Adding a block here ensures it appears globally.
- Question 4Intermediate
Layout XML and Templates (phtml Templates) · Layout XML Instructions
A developer needs to reposition the
product.info.skublock from its original container to theproduct.info.maincontainer. Which XML instruction is the correct way to accomplish this?Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
The instruction is used to change a block's parent. The 'element' attribute targets the block to be moved, and the 'destination' attribute specifies the new parent container or block.
- Question 5Beginner
Layout XML and Templates (phtml Templates) · Template Security and Output Escaping
You are creating a custom
.phtmltemplate that renders user-submitted product review text. To prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which escaping method should you use when outputting this plain text data?Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
escapeHtml() is the correct method to use when rendering generic plain text inside HTML tags. It safely converts special characters to HTML entities, preventing XSS.
- Question 6Intermediate
Layout XML and Templates (phtml Templates) · Extending vs Merging vs Overriding XML
What is the primary difference between extending a layout and overriding a layout in Adobe Commerce?
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Correct answer: A
Extending a layout (placing a file in
app/design/.../layout/) merges your XML with the core module's XML. Overriding (placing a file inapp/design/.../layout/override/) completely ignores the original file and uses your file instead.
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