Google Apps Script Practice Exam
The Google Apps Script exam evaluates individuals' proficiency in using Google Apps Script, a powerful scripting language that allows users to automate tasks and extend the functionality of Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) applications such as Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Forms. This exam assesses candidates' ability to create, edit, and deploy Apps Script projects, as well as their understanding of core scripting concepts, Google APIs, and integration with other Google services.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in JavaScript: Strong understanding of JavaScript programming language, including variables, data types, operators, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Google Apps Script Fundamentals: Knowledge of Google Apps Script fundamentals, syntax, built-in objects, methods, and event-driven programming model.
- Scripting for Google Workspace Applications: Ability to write scripts to automate tasks, manipulate data, generate reports, and interact with Google Workspace applications such as Sheets, Docs, Forms, Calendar, and Gmail.
- Integration with Google Services: Familiarity with integrating Google Apps Script with other Google services and APIs, such as Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Analytics, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
- Debugging and Troubleshooting: Skills in debugging, error handling, and troubleshooting Apps Script projects, including identifying and resolving runtime errors, syntax errors, and logic bugs.
Who should take the exam?
- IT Professionals: IT administrators, systems administrators, and technical support specialists responsible for managing and customizing Google Workspace applications for organizational use.
- Developers: Software developers, web developers, and application developers interested in extending the functionality of Google Workspace applications using custom scripts and automation.
- Data Analysts: Data analysts, business analysts, and data scientists looking to automate data processing tasks, generate custom reports, and streamline data workflows using Google Apps Script.
- Educators: Teachers, educators, and instructional designers seeking to create interactive learning materials, quizzes, and educational apps using Google Workspace and Apps Script.
- Google Workspace Users: Google Workspace users, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and students, interested in automating repetitive tasks, improving productivity, and enhancing collaboration using custom scripts and automation.
Course Outline
The Google Apps Script exam covers the following topics :-
Module 1: Introduction to Google Apps Script
- Overview of Google Apps Script, its features, benefits, and applications for automating tasks and extending Google Workspace applications.
- Setting up Google Apps Script environment, accessing the Script Editor, and creating a new Apps Script project.
Module 2: Apps Script Fundamentals
- Understanding Apps Script syntax, variables, data types, operators, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Exploring built-in objects, methods, and utilities available in Apps Script for interacting with Google Workspace applications and services.
Module 3: Scripting for Google Sheets
- Writing scripts to automate data manipulation, formatting, filtering, and analysis tasks in Google Sheets.
- Creating custom functions, triggers, and menu items in Google Sheets using Google Apps Script.
Module 4: Scripting for Google Docs and Slides
- Generating dynamic content, merging data, and automating document creation and formatting tasks in Google Docs and Slides.
- Creating custom add-ons and extensions for Google Docs and Slides using Google Apps Script.
Module 5: Scripting for Google Forms
- Customizing Google Forms, creating form responses triggers, and automating form submission handling using Google Apps Script.
- Integrating Google Forms with Google Sheets, Gmail, and other Google services using Apps Script.
Module 6: Integration with Google Services
- Integrating Apps Script with Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Analytics, and other Google services and APIs.
- Accessing external data sources, fetching data from APIs, and performing data processing tasks using Apps Script.
Module 7: User Interfaces and Dialog Boxes
- Creating custom user interfaces, menus, and dialog boxes for Apps Script projects using HTML, CSS, and Google Apps Script UI service.
- Building web applications, dashboards, and interactive tools using Google Apps Script and HTML service.
Module 8: Advanced Scripting Techniques
- Implementing advanced scripting techniques, including asynchronous programming, event-driven programming, and error handling in Apps Script projects.
- Optimizing script performance, reducing latency, and handling large datasets efficiently in Google Apps Script.
Module 9: Deployment and Security
- Deploying Apps Script projects as web apps, add-ons, or APIs, and configuring deployment settings, permissions, and access controls.
- Implementing security best practices, managing OAuth tokens, and securing sensitive data in Apps Script projects.
Module 10: Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Debugging Apps Script projects, logging messages, inspecting variables, and using browser developer tools for troubleshooting.
- Handling runtime errors, syntax errors, and logic bugs in Google Apps Script projects, and implementing error handling strategies.