SHOPIFY FOUNDATIONS PREP TEST
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Partner ecosystem.
Answer: Partners further that goal by providing products and services to
enhance the merchants' experience with Shopify.- Design and build
products- Create brands- Set up stores (both ecommerce and retail)- Launch,
manage, and scale businesses- Increase sales and revenue
◍ 2 key players in Shopify's ecosystem.
Answer: - Merchants and partners
◍ partner dashboard.
Answer: provides partners a single interface to manage their Shopify clients
and workflows.
◍ quick search.
Answer: This search presents tools, actions (e.g. "Create A Development
Store"), blog content, and help documentation in response to your keywords.
◍ Merchants.
Answer: - People who use shopify to start / grow / run their businesses.- Sell
a variety of products / services to customers around the world.
◍ development stores.
Answer: free sandbox environments containing all the functionality of the
Shopify Advanced plan (with a few restrictions). You can use these
environments to develop custom themes and apps, or set up a store for a
client.- no limit to this number
,◍ Where can the ownership of a development store be transferred?.
Answer: to a merchant
◍ Shopify partners.
Answer: - Offer professional services to merchants and help introduce them
to Shopify- Directly influence merchants' success
◍ How do Shopify partners work with merchants?.
Answer: 1. Themes (building and selling themes)2. Apps (building and
selling apps)3. Stores (developing stores/store setup)4. Services (offer
services to grow their business)
◍ Types of partnerships.
Answer: 1. Product partnerships (Builds solutions that meet many
merchants' needs e.g. Shopify Plus Certified App Program)2. Foundational
partnerships (Provides essential technologies that power the basic functions
of the Shopify platform e.g. Facebook or Stripe)3. Growth partnerships
(Help merchants grow and bring new merchants onto the platform e.g.
Shopify Partner Directory; Affiliate program)
◍ 2 types of product partners.
Answer: 1. Foundational (Provide fundamental technologies (OS, services,
apps) that Shopify relies on in order to deliver and sustain our core product
e.g. Stripe, Facebook, Google)2. Ecosystem (Build and provide third party
1: many solutions that are not native to our Shopify platform. This allows
merchants to seek out third party apps, payment gateways or themes for
non-customized solutions e.g. App, theme, channel and payment gateway
developers who may sell their services on Shopify's App/Theme Stores and
Marketplaces)
◍ Growth partnerships.
Answer: - Increase the volume of merchants onboarding into the Shopify
ecosystem- Accelerate merchant growth and success once on our platform
(e.g. Agency Partners, experts, and affiliate partners)Highest tier of Growth
Partnerships = Plus Agency Partners*note: "Agency Partners" = small or
, large company (not freelancer) who serves one or many merchants
◍ Merchant categories.
Answer: 1. Pre-commerce (start of business journey / part time / side
hustle)2. Seller (making connections and building their customer base, one
of Shopify's largest merchant groups, most varied when it comes to annual
gross merchandise volume, some newer and some few years, likely work
full time with no employees) 3. Established (few years at least,
self-sustaining, looking for ways to grow using Shopify products and
apps)4. Mature (larger, well-established, full time employees and may have
1 retail location, most likely to subscribe to Shopify Plus and use multiple
apps)
◍ Features for all Shopify merchants.
Answer: TemplatesTools for selling in multiple locationsPayment
processingCheckoutSEO and marketing tools
◍ collaborator accounts.
Answer: Managed stores are stores that, while owned by a merchant, you
would have access to as a collaborator. For this purpose, Shopify has created
collaborator accounts. These accounts provide a simple and secure way for
partners to gain access to, and work on merchant stores. With collaborator
accounts, partners can request access to a merchant store and merchants can
set the permissions of the partner.
◍ referral tracking and reports.
Answer: ou will be able to view and track all of your referrals within the
Partner dashboard. You will also have access to specific reports and tools in
order to:- View your referred stores activity- Display an overview of the
clicks, trial signups, paid conversions, and earnings for each of your affiliate
campaigns- View your revenue share payouts- Submit Shopify Plus referrals
◍ apps and themes.
Answer: the Apps and Themes pages within the Partner Dashboard will
allow you to manage any public apps or themes you have created. From here
you will be able to:- Generate API keys for your apps- Submit your apps
, and themes to the Shopify App and Theme stores- Create and edit
App/Theme Store listing details- Track your App or Themes installs,
uninstalls, earnings, and history
◍ revenue share.
Answer: Shopify rewards partners by providing revenue share for referring
new merchants to the platform, or developing and selling Shopify products
like apps and themes.
◍ how can partners earn revenue.
Answer: - Converting a development store into a paid plan- Signing up new
merchants using an affiliate link- Upgrading existing merchants to Shopify
Plus
◍ partner priority support.
Answer: allows partners to jump to the head of the queue for email
(), chat, and phone support (1-866-752-0324).
Priority support can help you troubleshoot technical issues, navigate the
partner platform, and answer any general inquiries.
◍ Shopify Help Centre.
Answer: Product information and use casesPlatform and business best
practices and guidance
◍ Shopify's developer documentation.
Answer: Both in-depth and general technical information and
documentationGuides and tutorials to assist in store setup, configuration,
and custom development
◍ Range of subscription levels.
Answer: BasicShopify Advanced*Starter plan also available for selling
through social media channels and messaging apps
◍ partner blog.
Answer: Shopify's Web Design and Development Blog provides design
inspiration, development tips, skillbuilding tutorials, and business insights
for anyone working as a freelancer or agency in the web design or
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Partner ecosystem.
Answer: Partners further that goal by providing products and services to
enhance the merchants' experience with Shopify.- Design and build
products- Create brands- Set up stores (both ecommerce and retail)- Launch,
manage, and scale businesses- Increase sales and revenue
◍ 2 key players in Shopify's ecosystem.
Answer: - Merchants and partners
◍ partner dashboard.
Answer: provides partners a single interface to manage their Shopify clients
and workflows.
◍ quick search.
Answer: This search presents tools, actions (e.g. "Create A Development
Store"), blog content, and help documentation in response to your keywords.
◍ Merchants.
Answer: - People who use shopify to start / grow / run their businesses.- Sell
a variety of products / services to customers around the world.
◍ development stores.
Answer: free sandbox environments containing all the functionality of the
Shopify Advanced plan (with a few restrictions). You can use these
environments to develop custom themes and apps, or set up a store for a
client.- no limit to this number
,◍ Where can the ownership of a development store be transferred?.
Answer: to a merchant
◍ Shopify partners.
Answer: - Offer professional services to merchants and help introduce them
to Shopify- Directly influence merchants' success
◍ How do Shopify partners work with merchants?.
Answer: 1. Themes (building and selling themes)2. Apps (building and
selling apps)3. Stores (developing stores/store setup)4. Services (offer
services to grow their business)
◍ Types of partnerships.
Answer: 1. Product partnerships (Builds solutions that meet many
merchants' needs e.g. Shopify Plus Certified App Program)2. Foundational
partnerships (Provides essential technologies that power the basic functions
of the Shopify platform e.g. Facebook or Stripe)3. Growth partnerships
(Help merchants grow and bring new merchants onto the platform e.g.
Shopify Partner Directory; Affiliate program)
◍ 2 types of product partners.
Answer: 1. Foundational (Provide fundamental technologies (OS, services,
apps) that Shopify relies on in order to deliver and sustain our core product
e.g. Stripe, Facebook, Google)2. Ecosystem (Build and provide third party
1: many solutions that are not native to our Shopify platform. This allows
merchants to seek out third party apps, payment gateways or themes for
non-customized solutions e.g. App, theme, channel and payment gateway
developers who may sell their services on Shopify's App/Theme Stores and
Marketplaces)
◍ Growth partnerships.
Answer: - Increase the volume of merchants onboarding into the Shopify
ecosystem- Accelerate merchant growth and success once on our platform
(e.g. Agency Partners, experts, and affiliate partners)Highest tier of Growth
Partnerships = Plus Agency Partners*note: "Agency Partners" = small or
, large company (not freelancer) who serves one or many merchants
◍ Merchant categories.
Answer: 1. Pre-commerce (start of business journey / part time / side
hustle)2. Seller (making connections and building their customer base, one
of Shopify's largest merchant groups, most varied when it comes to annual
gross merchandise volume, some newer and some few years, likely work
full time with no employees) 3. Established (few years at least,
self-sustaining, looking for ways to grow using Shopify products and
apps)4. Mature (larger, well-established, full time employees and may have
1 retail location, most likely to subscribe to Shopify Plus and use multiple
apps)
◍ Features for all Shopify merchants.
Answer: TemplatesTools for selling in multiple locationsPayment
processingCheckoutSEO and marketing tools
◍ collaborator accounts.
Answer: Managed stores are stores that, while owned by a merchant, you
would have access to as a collaborator. For this purpose, Shopify has created
collaborator accounts. These accounts provide a simple and secure way for
partners to gain access to, and work on merchant stores. With collaborator
accounts, partners can request access to a merchant store and merchants can
set the permissions of the partner.
◍ referral tracking and reports.
Answer: ou will be able to view and track all of your referrals within the
Partner dashboard. You will also have access to specific reports and tools in
order to:- View your referred stores activity- Display an overview of the
clicks, trial signups, paid conversions, and earnings for each of your affiliate
campaigns- View your revenue share payouts- Submit Shopify Plus referrals
◍ apps and themes.
Answer: the Apps and Themes pages within the Partner Dashboard will
allow you to manage any public apps or themes you have created. From here
you will be able to:- Generate API keys for your apps- Submit your apps
, and themes to the Shopify App and Theme stores- Create and edit
App/Theme Store listing details- Track your App or Themes installs,
uninstalls, earnings, and history
◍ revenue share.
Answer: Shopify rewards partners by providing revenue share for referring
new merchants to the platform, or developing and selling Shopify products
like apps and themes.
◍ how can partners earn revenue.
Answer: - Converting a development store into a paid plan- Signing up new
merchants using an affiliate link- Upgrading existing merchants to Shopify
Plus
◍ partner priority support.
Answer: allows partners to jump to the head of the queue for email
(), chat, and phone support (1-866-752-0324).
Priority support can help you troubleshoot technical issues, navigate the
partner platform, and answer any general inquiries.
◍ Shopify Help Centre.
Answer: Product information and use casesPlatform and business best
practices and guidance
◍ Shopify's developer documentation.
Answer: Both in-depth and general technical information and
documentationGuides and tutorials to assist in store setup, configuration,
and custom development
◍ Range of subscription levels.
Answer: BasicShopify Advanced*Starter plan also available for selling
through social media channels and messaging apps
◍ partner blog.
Answer: Shopify's Web Design and Development Blog provides design
inspiration, development tips, skillbuilding tutorials, and business insights
for anyone working as a freelancer or agency in the web design or
