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An AEM application development team is assigned a task to create an Event-Driven Data Layer implementation for an Analytics solution.
Which Adobe recommended best practice should the developer choose?
On package install content that is already present in the repos must not be overwritten and if not present in the repos it must not be removed.
Which import mode should the developer use?
When installing a package in AEM and you want to ensure that existing content in the repository is not overwritten while ensuring that content not present in the repository is not removed, you should use the update import mode.
The update import mode performs the following actions:
It updates existing content nodes in the repository with the nodes from the package being installed.
It does not remove any existing nodes or properties in the repository that are not present in the package.
It adds any new nodes or properties from the package to the repository.
This mode is particularly useful when you want to preserve any manual changes or additions that might have been made to the repository content outside of the package installations.
Here's how you can specify the import mode during package installation:
Access Package Manager: Log into your AEM instance and navigate to the CRX Package Manager (e.g., http://localhost:4502/crx/packmgr/index.jsp).
Upload the Package: If the package is not already uploaded, click on 'Upload Package' and select the package file from your local system.
Install the Package: Click on 'Install' for the package you wish to install.
Choose the Import Mode: During the installation process, you will have the option to choose the import mode. Select update from the available options.
Complete Installation: Proceed with the installation. The content will be updated according to the rules defined by the update import mode.
By using the update mode, you ensure that your repository content is updated without losing any existing nodes or properties that are not part of the package.
Adobe Experience Manager Package Manager Documentation
These steps ensure that you manage content updates in a controlled manner, preserving existing repository content while incorporating updates from the installed package.
An AEM environment is cloned, and the domain and IPs ate changed. What must be reconfigured for content activation to work?
When an AEM environment is cloned and the domain and IPs are changed, it is crucial to reconfigure the Transport URI of both the flush and replication agents to ensure content activation works correctly.
Here's the step-by-step process to reconfigure these settings:
Access the AEM Tools Console: Log into your AEM instance and navigate to Tools > Deployment > Replication.
Update Replication Agents:
Go to the 'Agents on author' section.
Select each replication agent (usually named 'default' or based on your custom setup).
Edit the agent configuration.
Update the Transport URI to reflect the new domain and IP address.
Save the configuration.
Update Flush Agents:
Navigate to the dispatcher flush agents.
Select each flush agent.
Edit the agent configuration.
Update the Transport URI with the new domain and IP address.
Save the configuration.
Test the Configuration: After updating the URIs, test the content activation process to ensure that the replication and flushing mechanisms are working correctly with the new settings.
These steps ensure that the communication paths for content replication and cache flushing are correctly established, thereby maintaining the integrity and functionality of content activation.
Which OSGi configuration values can be used in an AEM as a Cloud Service Implementation?
In AEM as a Cloud Service, the OSGi configuration values that can be used include Inline, secret, and environment-specific. These configurations provide flexibility and security for managing environment-specific settings and sensitive information.
Inline Configurations: Inline configurations are directly embedded within the code and are typically used for straightforward configurations.
Secret Configurations: Secret configurations are used to securely store sensitive information, such as passwords and API keys. These configurations are managed separately to ensure security.
Environment-Specific Configurations: Environment-specific configurations allow you to tailor settings for different environments (e.g., development, staging, production) without changing the underlying codebase.
Example of using these configurations:
Inline Configuration:
{
'service.url': 'https://api.example.com'
}
Secret Configuration: Managed through Adobe IMS and not directly embedded in the code.
Environment-Specific Configuration:
{
'runmode': 'dev',
'service.timeout': '30'
}
A custom component has one dialog field:

The developer needs to implement a Sling Model to perform a business logic on the authored value. The developer writes the following HTL snippet.

Which two implementations will support this HTL snippet? (Choose two.)
A)

B)

C)

D)

Which configuration must be applied to enable re-fetching of cached items based on Cache Headers sent by AEM?
Refer to the exhibit.

The current page has three children.
What is the final rendered html output for the code snippet?
A)

B)

C)

Exam domains verified against: Official Adobe AD0-E134 exam guide, last checked October 2026.
Learn to install and configure AEM instances, manage users and ACL permissions, set up replication agents, configure dispatcher, and apply service packs and hotfixes. Hands-on with environment setup is essential for this foundational area.
Master creating and managing custom components, Touch UI dialogs, clientlibs for CSS and JavaScript, extending out-of-the-box components, and using FileVault for file system operations. This largest domain requires deep practical experience with component development and template creation.
Create custom OSGi services and components, manage OSGi configurations through code and Felix console, and handle OSGi bundle management. Understanding bundle lifecycle and configuration patterns is critical here.
Sample question from this domain above: Q4
Create AEM content packages using Maven, deploy packages manually or through Maven in multiple environments, and manage package dependencies. This domain bridges development and deployment workflows.
Sample question from this domain above: Q2
Create and manage custom logs, troubleshoot OSGi bundle and build issues, configure remote debugging, analyze log files, use system consoles, and debug browser rendering problems. Real-world problem-solving skills are tested extensively here.
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