Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test
Tests readiness for Google Ads Display, Video (YouTube) and Shopping certifications on Skillshop — Display campaigns, targeting and creatives, YouTube video campaigns and measurement, and Shopping and Performance Max with Merchant Center — written to Google Ads Help and Merchant Center Help for 2026. Pass to earn Google Ads Exam Readiness SOA-GAD.
- Beginner difficulty.No experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning.
- 15 scenario questions
- 15 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
- LinkedIn-ready · add it to your profile in one clickSee how ↓
What is the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test?
Updated for 2026 and 2027 exams. Covers Display and YouTube Video.
The Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test is a free beginner-level, 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for Google Ads Display, Video (YouTube) and Shopping certifications on Skillshop — Display campaigns, targeting and creatives, YouTube video campaigns and measurement, and Shopping and Performance Max with Merchant Center — written to Google Ads Help and Merchant Center Help for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Google Ads Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-GAD). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Google Ads Help (Display, Video and Shopping campaigns) (Google), Google Merchant Center Help (Google), Google Ads certifications on Skillshop (Google Skillshop) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
PPC specialist, Digital marketing manager, Ecommerce marketer, Agency account manager and YouTube advertiser — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping knowledge for a CV or LinkedIn in 2026 and 2027.
- PPC specialist
- Digital marketing manager
- Ecommerce marketer
- Agency account manager
- YouTube advertiser
What the test covers
Three skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Display Campaigns
33%- Targeting
- Creatives
- Bidding and measurement
- 02
YouTube Video Campaigns
33%- Ad formats
- Goals and bidding
- Measurement
- 03
Shopping and Performance Max
33%- Merchant Center
- Product feeds
- Campaign optimisation
Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Google Skillshop. Exam, product and organisation names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official credential.
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
Try a sample question
Responsive display ads are built from
- a video that must be exactly 6 seconds
- a single fixed banner image uploaded once
- a text ad shown only on Google Search
- assets such as headlines, descriptions, images and logos that Google combines
Show the answer
D. assets such as headlines, descriptions, images and logos that Google combines — Automatic combinations. The real test has 15 questions like this.
How the test works
15 minutes, 15 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 15-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test?
The Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test is a free beginner-level, 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for Google Ads Display, Video (YouTube) and Shopping certifications on Skillshop — Display campaigns, targeting and creatives, YouTube video campaigns and measurement, and Shopping and Performance Max with Merchant Center — written to Google Ads Help and Merchant Center Help for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Google Ads Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-GAD). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Google Ads Help (Display, Video and Shopping campaigns) (Google), Google Merchant Center Help (Google), Google Ads certifications on Skillshop (Google Skillshop) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Is there a free Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping practice test for 2026?
Yes. Science of Apps has a free Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test built on the current Google Skillshop exam outline for 2026 and 2027. It covers Display, YouTube Video, and Shopping and Measurement certification topics and Performance Max, scores you instantly and issues a verifiable certificate.
How do I take the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test for free?
Read the three skill areas on this page, then take the 15-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Google Ads Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Google Ads Help (Display, Video and Shopping campaigns) (Google); Google Merchant Center Help (Google); Google Ads certifications on Skillshop (Google Skillshop). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test cover?
Three skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Display Campaigns (Targeting, Creatives and Bidding and measurement); YouTube Video Campaigns (Ad formats, Goals and bidding and Measurement); Shopping and Performance Max (Merchant Center, Product feeds and Campaign optimisation). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.
Who should take the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test?
PPC specialist, Digital marketing manager, Ecommerce marketer, Agency account manager and YouTube advertiser. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Are Google Ads certifications free?
Yes. Google offers free Google Ads certifications on Skillshop, including Display, Video, Shopping, Search, Measurement and AI-Powered Performance Ads. Each is valid for one year.
What is Performance Max?
A goal-based Google Ads campaign type that uses Google AI to serve ads across Search, Display, YouTube, Discover, Gmail and Maps from one campaign, often using a Merchant Center feed for retail.
Is this the official Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping exam?
No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping content outline for 2026 and 2027, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.
Can I take the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test?
15 questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — with a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the Google Ads Display, Video & Shopping Practice Test?
We rate it Beginner: no experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning. It has 15 scenario questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — and a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.
How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
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Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.
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