Salesforce PDI Platform Developer I (SP23) Exam Practice Test

 Running a flow in debug mode allows the developer to test the flow logic and functionality before activating it. Debug mode also provides detailed information about the flow elements, variables, and outcomes as the flow runs1. However, there are some limitations and considerations for debugging a flow, such as:

• Callouts to external systems are not executed when debugging a flow. This means that any flow elements that invoke Apex actions or invocable actions that make callouts will be skipped during debugging. The developer can use mock responses or stubs to simulate the callout results2.
• DML operations will be rolled back when the debugging ends. This means that any changes made to the database by the flow will not be committed or visible after the debugging session. The developer can use the Developer Console or the Setup Audit Trail to view the DML operations performed by the flow3.

The other two options are incorrect because:

• Clicking Pause or executing a Pause element does not close the flow and end debugging. Instead, it pauses the flow execution and allows the developer to inspect the flow state and variables at that point. The developer can resume the flow execution by clicking Resume or Next4.
• Input variables of type record can be passed into the flow. The developer can specify the record ID or assign field values for the input record variable when debugging the flow. The developer can also use the running user or a different user as the input record variable.

References:

• 1: Debug a Flow in Flow Builder | Salesforce Help
• 2: Debug Flows That Make Callouts | Salesforce Help
• 3: Debug Flows That Perform DML Operations | Salesforce Help
• 4: [Pause a Flow | Salesforce Help]
• : [Set Input Values for a Flow | Salesforce Help]

 To make a Lightning web component available for a specific page type, such as the Account record page, the developer needs to do two things: expose the component and target the page type. Exposing the component means setting the  tag to true in the component’s metadata file (statusComponent.js-meta.xml). This makes the component visible in the Lightning App Builder and other tools. Targeting the page type means adding the  tag with the appropriate value in the same metadata file. For the Account record page, the value should be lightning__RecordPage. This specifies that the component can be used on any object’s record page. The  tag is optional and defines the display name of the component in the Lightning App Builder. The  tag should not be added to the component’s JavaScript file (statusComponent.js), as this is not a valid syntax and will cause an error. References:

• Configure Components for Lightning Pages and the Lightning App Builder from the Lightning Web Components Developer Guide
• Metadata for Lightning Web Components from the Lightning Web Components Developer Guide
• Lightning Web Components from the Salesforce Developer Center

 A standard list controller provides a list of records of a specific object type, such as Contact, and allows you to create Visualforce pages that can display or act on that data1. A standard list controller is suitable for this purpose, because it can easily query the contacts owned by the current user and display them in a table or list. A standard list controller also supports pagination, sorting, filtering, and mass actions2. A standard controller provides access to a single record of a specific object type, such as Account, and is not suitable for displaying a list of records1. A lightning controller is a JavaScript controller that handles user interactions and events in a Lightning web component, and is not related to Visualforce pages3. A custom controller is an Apex class that implements all the logic for a Visualforce page, and requires writing more code than using a standard list controller1. References:

• Standard Controllers and Standard List Controllers | Visualforce Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• Using Standard List Controllers | Visualforce Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• Lightning Web Components Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

The optimal way to implement this feature is to build a flow with Flow Builder. Flow Builder is a tool that lets you automate business processes by creating flows that execute logic, interact with Salesforce, and call Apex classes. You can use Flow Builder to create a record-triggered flow that runs when an Account record is updated. In the flow, you can use a Get Records element to query the custom object based on the Postal Code field of the Account record. Then, you can use an Assignment element to assign the value of the Timezone field from the custom object record to the Timezone field of the Account record. Finally, you can use an Update Records element to save the changes to the Account record.

Option B is incorrect because an account assignment rule is used to automatically assign account owners based on criteria. It does not update other fields on the account record.

Option C is incorrect because a formula field is a read-only field that derives its value from a formula expression. It cannot be updated by the user or by a trigger.

Option D is incorrect because an account approval process is used to require approval from one or more users before an account record can be saved. It does not update other fields on the account record.

References: Flow Builder (Trailhead)), Record-Triggered Flows (Trailhead)), Account Assignment Rules (Salesforce Help)), Formula Fields (Salesforce Help)), Approval Processes (Salesforce Help))

The most efficient way to ensure that the TotalJobs__c field on Account is kept up to date is to change it to a roll-up summary field. A roll-up summary field calculates values from related records, such as those in a related list1. In this case, the roll-up summary field on the Account object would count the number of ServiceJob__c records that are related to the Account via the partner_Service_Provider__c Lookup field. This is the simplest and most declarative way to achieve the requirement.

The other options are not valid because:

• Creating a record-triggered flow on ServiceJob__c would require more steps and logic than a roll-up summary field. A record-triggered flow would need to query the related Account record, update the TotalJobs__c field, and handle possible errors2. A record-triggered flow would also consume more system resources and limits than a roll-up summary field.
• Creating an Apex trigger on ServiceJob__c would require more coding and testing than a roll-up summary field. An Apex trigger would need to perform similar operations as a record-triggered flow, but with more complexity and less maintainability3. An Apex trigger would also consume more system resources and limits than a roll-up summary field.
• Creating a schedule-triggered flow on ServiceJob__c would not ensure that the TotalJobs__c field is kept up to date in real time. A schedule-triggered flow runs at a specified time or time interval, which means that the TotalJobs__c field could be outdated between the scheduled runs4. A schedule-triggered flow would also consume more system resources and limits than a roll-up summary field.

References:

• 1: Roll-Up Summary Field - Salesforce
• 2: Update Salesforce Records from a Flow
• 3: Inserting and Updating Records | Apex Developer Guide
• 4: Schedule-Triggered Flows - Salesforce

 A lookup field creates a relationship that links one object to another object. The relationship field allows users to click a lookup icon to select a value from a popup list. The other object is the source of the values in the list1. In this case, the developer should add a lookup field on the Account object to the Global Address object, so that multiple Accounts can share the same Global Address as their default pickup address. This way, the Global Address object can store the common address information for different Accounts, and the Account object can reference the Global Address object via the lookup field. A master-detail field creates a parent-child relationship between two objects, where the master object controls certain behaviors of the detail object. The detail object inherits the sharing and security settings of its master object2. In this case, a master-detail field is not suitable, because the Global Address object should not be dependent on the Account object, or vice versa. The Global Address object should be able to exist independently of the Account object, and the Account object should be able to have multiple Global Address records associated with it. References:

• Object Relationships Overview | Salesforce Help
• Relationships Among Objects | Salesforce Help

Change sets are the native way to move metadata customizations between sandboxes and your production environment1. They have the following characteristics:

• Change sets can only be used between related organizations, such as those that are linked by a deployment connection2. You cannot use change sets to deploy metadata to unrelated organizations, such as those belonging to different customers.
• Change sets can only deploy metadata, not data. You cannot use change sets to transfer records, such as accounts, contacts, or custom objects records, from one organization to another2. To move data between organizations, you need to use a data loader tool or an API.
• Sending a change set between two orgs requires a deployment connection to be established between the source and the target org2. The deployment connection allows the source org to upload outbound change sets and the target org to receive inbound change sets. The target org can then deploy the change set to apply the metadata changes.
• Change sets can deploy custom settings data only if the custom settings are defined as hierarchy and not list. Also, the custom settings data can only be deployed to other sandboxes, not to production3.
• Deployment is done in a one-way, single transaction. The source org sends the change set to the target org, but the target org does not send any confirmation or feedback to the source org. The deployment is either successful or fails as a whole, and it cannot be undone2. References:
• Everything You Need to Know About Salesforce Change Sets
• Deployments by using change sets - Salesforce Tutorial
• Using Change Sets To Deploy Apex - Salesforce Developers

 In order to update a record of a junction object, you must have Read/Write access on the primary relationship and Read/Write access on the junction object. A junction object is a custom object that is used to create a many-to-many relationship between two other objects via two master-detail relationships. The primary relationship is the first master-detail relationship that is created on the junction object, and the secondary relationship is the second master-detail relationship that is created on the junction object. To update a record of a junction object, you need to have Read/Write access on both the junction object and the primary relationship, because:

• Read/Write access on the junction object allows you to modify the fields and values of the junction object record, such as the name, description, or custom fields.
• Read/Write access on the primary relationship allows you to change the parent record of the junction object record, which is also known as reparenting. Reparenting is the process of moving a child record from one parent record to another in a master-detail relationship. Reparenting is not allowed by default in master-detail relationships, but it can be enabled by selecting the Allow reparenting option on the relationship field.

Read access on the primary relationship and Read/Write access on the secondary relationship are not sufficient to update a record of a junction object, because:

• Read access on the primary relationship does not allow you to change the parent record of the junction object record, which may be necessary for some updates. For example, if you want to move an OrderItem record from one Order record to another, you need to have Read/Write access on the primary relationship between OrderItem and Order.
• Read/Write access on the secondary relationship does not affect the update of the junction object record, because the secondary relationship is not involved in the update operation. The secondary relationship is only used to associate the junction object record with another parent record, but it does not allow you to modify the junction object record itself.

References: Junction Object, Reparent Records in Master-Detail Relationships, Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential

 The method must be decorated with @AuraEnabled to make it accessible from a Lightning web component. The @AuraEnabled annotation enables client- and server-side access to an Apex controller method. Without this annotation, the Lightning web component can’t call the Apex method. The cacheable=true attribute is optional and indicates whether the method can be cached by the client. The method can return any data type that can be serialized into JSON, such as a JSON object, a JSON array, a primitive type, or a custom type. The method does not need to return a string of a serialized JSON array, as the framework handles the serialization and deserialization automatically. References:

• Lightning Web Components Developer Guide: Call Apex Methods, pages 1-2
• Apex Developer Guide: Annotation AuraEnabled, page 1
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide: Lightning Web Components, unit 5

A trace flag is a configuration that specifies the debug level, the start time, the end time, and the log type for a user, an Apex class, or an Apex trigger. The log types are DEVELOPER_LOG, USER_DEBUG, and CLASS_TRACING. A trace flag can be configured for Visualforce, Apex classes, and users to enable logging of their activities and events. For example, a trace flag can be set for a Visualforce page to capture the execution time, view state, and heap size. A trace flag can also be set for an Apex class or trigger to override the default logging level and capture more or less information. A trace flag can also be set for a user to monitor their actions and interactions with Salesforce. A trace flag cannot be configured for Process Builder or outbound messages, as they are not supported log types. References:

• TraceFlag from the Tooling API Developer Guide
• Debug Log Levels from the Salesforce Help
• Set Up Debug Logging from the Salesforce Help

Scratch orgs are short-term Salesforce environments that you can spin up to work on a feature. They are source-driven, disposable, and fully configurable. To create scratch orgs, you need to use the Salesforce CLI, which is a command-line tool that lets you interact with Salesforce orgs and perform various tasks. You can use the Salesforce CLI to create a scratch org definition file, which specifies the features and settings of the scratch org, and then run the force:org:create command to create the scratch org. You can also use the force:org:open command to open the scratch org in a browser without logging in.

References: The use of Salesforce CLI to create scratch orgs can be referenced in the Salesforce Platform Developer I learning documents, specifically in modules that cover Salesforce DX and scratch orgs, such as:

• Get Started with Salesforce DX
• Scratch Orgs
• Develop in Scratch Orgs

A scratch org is a temporary Salesforce instance, typically used for a specific development. To create and manage scratch orgs, a developer needs to enable the Dev Hub feature in a Salesforce org. The Dev Hub org acts as a central hub for creating and tracking scratch orgs. The Dev Hub org can be a production org, a developer edition org, or a business org. The Dev Hub feature is not available in sandboxes or environment hubs. References: Scratch Orgs | Salesforce DX Developer Guide, Get Started With Salesforce Scratch Orgs

QUESTIN NO: 4

A developer must implement a CheckPaymentProcessor class that provides check processing payment capabilities that adhere to what defined for payments in the PaymentProcessor interface. public interface PaymentProcessor { void pay(Decimal amount); } Which is the correct implementation to use the PaymentProcessor interface class?

A. Public class CheckPaymentProcessor implements PaymentProcessor {

public void pay(Decimal amount) {}

}

B. Public class CheckPaymentProcessor implements PaymentProcessor {

public void pay(Decimal amount);

}

C. Public class CheckPaymentProcessor extends PaymentProcessor {

public void pay(Decimal amount);

}

D. Public class CheckPaymentProcessor extends PaymentProcessor {

public void pay(Decimal amount) {}

}

Answer: A

To use the PaymentProcessor interface class, the CheckPaymentProcessor class must implement the interface using the implements keyword and provide a concrete implementation of the pay method with the same signature as defined in the interface. The extends keyword is used for inheritance, not for implementing interfaces. The pay method must have a body with curly braces, not a semicolon. References:

• Get Started with Platform Developer I Study Guide - Salesforce
• Certification - Platform Developer I - Trailhead
• SALESFORCE CERTIFIED PLATFORM DEVELOPER I

The code snippet uses a for loop to create a list of 200 Account objects, each with a unique name. Then, it uses the Database.insert method to insert the list of accounts into the database in one DML operation. The Database.insert method returns a list of Database.SaveResult objects, which contain information about the success or failure of each record insertion. However, the code snippet does not check the results or handle any errors that might occur. Therefore, the result of the code snippet is that 200 accounts are inserted, unless an exception is thrown due to a trigger, validation rule, governor limit, or other reason. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Using Database Methods
• Apex Developer Guide: Bulk DML Exception Handling
• Trailhead: Apex Basics & Database

The best way to implement this feature is to use an Account custom trigger. A trigger is a piece of Apex code that executes before or after a record is inserted, updated, deleted, or undeleted1. In this case, the trigger should execute before an Account record is updated and check if the Postal Code field has changed. If so, the trigger should query the postalCodeToTimezone_c custom object to find the matching Timezone value and assign it to the custom Account text field named Timezone. This way, the Timezone field will be updated automatically based on the Postal Code field.

An Account approval process is not suitable for this feature, as it is used to automate the process of approving records based on predefined criteria and actions2. An Account assignment rule is also not suitable, as it is used to assign ownership of Account records to users or queues based on criteria3. An Account workflow rule is not suitable either, as it is used to automate tasks, email alerts, field updates, and outbound messages based on criteria and evaluation rules4. None of these options can update the Timezone field based on the values in a custom object.

References:

• Apex Developer Guide - Triggers
• Salesforce Help - Approval Processes
• Salesforce Help - Assignment Rules
• Salesforce Help - Workflow Rules

An Apex REST class is a custom class that defines methods that can be invoked via HTTP requests. The developer can use the @RestResource annotation to expose the class as a REST resource, and use the @HttpGet, @HttpPost, @HttpPut, or @HttpDelete annotations to define the methods that correspond to the HTTP verbs. The developer can also use the RestContext class to access the request and response information, such as the parameters, headers, and body. An Apex REST class can be used to integrate with an external order management system by sending and receiving JSON or XML data, and parsing and serializing it using the built-in Apex methods. The developer can then use the flow:callApex action in the flow to invoke the Apex REST class and pass the data to the screen element. An Apex REST class is different from the other options listed, as they are not suitable for this requirement. An Apex controller is a class that provides logic and data for a Visualforce page or a Lightning component, not a flow. An outbound message is a message that is sent from Salesforce to an external system when a workflow rule is triggered, not when a flow is executed. An invocable method is a method that is annotated with @InvocableMethod and can be called from a process, a flow, or a REST API, but it cannot make HTTP requests to an external system. References:

• Apex REST Methods from the Apex Developer Guide
• Call Apex from Flow from the Salesforce Help
• Integrate with External Systems Using Apex REST Services from the Salesforce Trailhead

Cross site scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability that occurs when an attacker can insert unauthorized HTML or JavaScript code into a web page viewed by other users. This can lead to hijacking the user’s session, stealing confidential information, or defacing the page. To prevent XSS, the developer should always validate and encode any user-supplied data before displaying it on the page. The ApexPages.currentPage() .getParameters() .get(‘url_param’) method returns the value of the URL parameter as a string, but does not perform any validation or encoding. Therefore, it is vulnerable to XSS if the parameter contains malicious code. The ApexPages.currentPage() .getParameters() .get(‘url_param’) .escapeHtml4() method escapes the HTML characters in the parameter value, such as <, >, &, and ", but does not prevent JavaScript code from being executed. Therefore, it is also vulnerable to XSS if the parameter contains a script tag or an event handler attribute. The String.escapeSingleQuotes(ApexPages.currentPage() .getParameters(). get(‘url_param’)) method escapes the single quotes in the parameter value, but does not affect any other characters. Therefore, it is also vulnerable to XSS if the parameter contains any HTML or JavaScript code. The String.ValueOf(ApexPages.currentPage() .getParameters() .get(‘url_param’)) method converts the parameter value to a string and encodes any HTML characters as HTML entities, such as <, >, &, and ". This prevents any HTML or JavaScript code from being rendered or executed on the page. Therefore, it is the best option to prevent XSS. References: You can learn more about XSS and how to prevent it in Apex from the following sources:

• Cross Site Scripting (XSS) | Apex Developer Guide
• Secure Coding Cross Site Scripting | Secure Coding Guide
• Cross-Site Scripting in Apex | SecureFlag Security Knowledge Base

The @HttpInvocable annotation is used to expose an Apex class as a RESTful web service. This allows the class to be invoked by a REST client, enabling external systems to interact with Salesforce via the API. The methods within the class that are exposed as REST web services must be static and global or public. References: Apex Developer Guide

The tag is a Lightning component that allows you to load external CSS and JavaScript libraries in your Aura components. The tag has the following capabilities:

• One-time loading for duplicate scripts: The tag ensures that the same script or style resource is loaded only once, even if it is specified in multiple tags in the same component or across different components. This avoids unnecessary loading and potential conflicts.
• Specifying loading order: The tag allows you to specify the order in which the scripts and styles are loaded, by using comma-separated lists in the scripts and styles attributes. The resources are loaded in the order you specify them, which is important for maintaining dependency order and avoiding errors.
• Loading externally hosted scripts: The tag enables you to load scripts that are hosted on external servers, such as CDN or third-party services, by using the full URL of the script in the scripts attribute. This can be useful for accessing libraries that are not available as static resources in Salesforce.

References: ltng:require - documentation, Using External JavaScript Libraries, Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential

The fire() method is used to fire an Aura application event from a component controller or helper. This method takes the event instance as a parameter and broadcasts it to all components that are listening for that event type. The registerEvent() method is used to declare an event in a component markup, not to fire it. The emit() and fireEvent() methods are not valid methods for Aura application events. References:

• Aura Components Developer Guide: Firing Application Events, page 1
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide: Lightning Web Components, unit 5

The error occurs because the code is not bulkified, meaning it doesn’t efficiently handle more than one record at a time. In Salesforce, there are governor limits that restrict the number of records you can process to ensure that no single operation consumes too many resources. In this case:

• Option C: Moving the DML that saves opportunities outside of the for loop will help in bulkifying the code to handle multiple records efficiently without hitting governor limits.
• Option D: Querying for existing opportunities outside of the for loop will also contribute to making sure that the code is bulkified and efficient.

References: Apex Developer Guide on Bulkifying Code (1

The number of times a trigger can fire depends on the number of records that are processed and the number of DML operations that are performed. Some operations can cause the trigger to fire multiple times, either by updating the same records or by updating related records. These operations include:

• Process Flows: A process flow is a declarative tool that can automate complex business processes by executing actions based on criteria. A process flow can update the same record that triggered it, or a related record, which can cause the trigger to fire again1.
• Workflow Rules: A workflow rule is a declarative tool that can automate tasks and field updates based on criteria. A workflow rule can update the same record that triggered it, or a related record, which can cause the trigger to fire again2.
• Roll-Up Summary fields: A roll-up summary field is a custom field that aggregates child record information into a parent record. A roll-up summary field can update the parent record when a child record is inserted, updated, deleted, or undeleted, which can cause the trigger to fire again3.

The other options do not affect the number of times a trigger can fire. Criteria-based sharing calculations and email messages do not update records or cause DML operations. References:

• Process Automation | Salesforce Help
• Workflow Rules | Salesforce Help
• Roll-Up Summary Fields | Salesforce Help

The deployment passes because the Apex code has the required 75% code coverage. In Salesforce, you need at least 75% of your Apex code to be covered by unit tests, and all of those tests must complete successfully. When deploying to a production environment, every unit test in your organization namespace is executed. Since the developer’s test method covers 81% of the Apex code, it meets the minimum requirement for deployment.

Option A is incorrect because the Apex trigger has code coverage, as it is invoked by the test method that calls MyClass.myStaticMethod. The trigger and the method have the same logic, so the test method effectively tests both.

Option B is incorrect because assertions are not mandatory for deployment, although they are highly recommended for verifying the expected outcomes of the test cases. Assertions are statements that compare the actual results of the test with the expected results. If an assertion fails, the test fails.

Option D is incorrect because including both classes and the trigger in the deployment is not sufficient to ensure code coverage. The developer still needs to write and run unit tests that cover the Apex code.

References: Apex Testing), Deploying Apex to a Salesforce Production Organization)

The correct answer is to move all of the logic to a Queueable class that queries for and updates the Assets and call it from the trigger. This is because when dealing with bulk data, triggers can often hit governor limits. By utilizing a Queueable class, the developer can perform asynchronous processing which helps in handling more records and avoiding hitting governor limits. References: The Salesforce Platform Developer I Learning documents emphasize on understanding the governor limits and how to write efficient code that can handle bulk data without hitting these limits. Asynchronous processing like Batch Apex, Future methods, or Queueable Apex is often recommended for bulk data handling. You can find more information on these topics in the following links: Apex Developer Guide, Trailhead

 Developer Edition orgs are free, fully-featured copies of Salesforce that are designed for developers to create and test applications. They have the same configuration as the production org, but with limited data and file storage. Developer Edition orgs are ideal for individual developers or small teams who want to work in their own orgs that are isolated from each other. Full Sandbox orgs are also copies of the production org, but they require a paid license and have a refresh interval of 29 days. Partner Developer Edition orgs are similar to Developer Edition orgs, but they have higher limits on data and file storage, as well as the number of custom objects and tabs. They are available only to Salesforce partners who are enrolled in the Partner Program. Developer Sandbox orgs are copies of the production org metadata, but they have very limited data and file storage, and a refresh interval of one day. They are useful for coding and testing in a disposable environment, but not for developing complex applications that require more resources. References:

• Certification - Platform Developer I - Trailhead
• SALESFORCE CERTIFIED PLATFORM DEVELOPER I
• [Developer Edition Orgs | Salesforce Trailhead]
• [Sandbox Types and Templates | Salesforce Trailhead]

A master-detail relationship is a parent-child relationship in which the master (parent) record controls certain behaviors of the detail (child) record, such as security, ownership, and deletion. A re-parentable master-detail relationship allows the detail record to be moved to a different master record, as long as the user has the appropriate permissions. This relationship implementation supports the requirements of calculating the total amount on an Order, calculating the line amount for each Line Item, and moving Line Items to a different Order. A lookup relationship is a looser association between two objects, in which the parent record does not control the behaviors of the child record. A re-parentable lookup relationship also allows the child record to be moved to a different parent record, but it does not support the automatic roll-up summary fields or cascade deletion that are needed for the requirements. Therefore, option A is the correct relationship implementation for the scenario. References: Relationships Among Objects | Salesforce Help, Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Data Modeling

 A trigger may fire multiple times during a transaction because of the order of execution of different automation tools in Salesforce. According to the documentation, the order of execution is as follows:

• Executes all before triggers.
• Saves the record to the database, but doesn’t commit yet.
• Executes all after triggers.
• Executes assignment rules.
• Executes auto-response rules.
• Executes workflow rules.
• If there are workflow field updates, updates the record again.
• If the record was updated with workflow field updates, fires before update triggers and after update triggers one more time (and only one more time), in addition to standard validations. Custom validation rules, duplicate rules, and escalation rules are not run again.
• Executes processes and flows launched via processes and flow trigger workflow actions. When a process or flow executes a DML operation, the affected record goes through the save procedure.
• Executes escalation rules.
• Executes entitlement rules.
• If the record contains a roll-up summary field or is part of a cross-object workflow, performs calculations and updates the roll-up summary field in the parent record. Parent record goes through save procedure.
• If the parent record is updated, and a grandparent record contains a roll-up summary field or is part of a cross-object workflow, performs calculations and updates the roll-up summary field in the grandparent record. Grandparent record goes through save procedure.
• Executes Criteria Based Sharing evaluation.
• Commits all DML operations to the database.
• Executes post-commit logic, such as sending email.

As you can see, there are several steps that can cause the record to go through the save procedure again, which will fire the triggers again. Therefore, the developer should consider this possibility and write the trigger code accordingly to avoid unwanted side effects or recursion. For example, the developer can use static variables to track the trigger invocation or use bulkified patterns to handle collections of records efficiently.

References:

• 1: Order of Execution (Apex Developer Guide)

A developer should use the Salesforce CLI to script the deployment and unit test execution as part of continuous integration. The Salesforce CLI is a powerful command line interface that simplifies development and build automation when working with your Salesforce org. You can use the Salesforce CLI to perform various tasks such as creating and deploying metadata, running Apex tests, retrieving debug logs, and managing orgs1. References:

• Salesforce CLI
• Certification - Platform Developer I - Trailhead
• SALESFORCE CERTIFIED PLATFORM DEVELOPER I

SOSL and SOQL are two different types of search languages in Salesforce. SOSL is a programmatic way of performing a text-based search against the search index, while SOQL is the equivalent of a SELECT SQL statement and searches the org database1. The developer should consider the following factors when deciding between SOQL and SOSL2:

• The number of records to be returned: SOSL can return up to 2,000 records from multiple objects, while SOQL can return up to 50,000 records from a single object or from multiple objects that are related to one another1.
• The speed of text searches: SOSL is generally faster than SOQL for text searches, especially if the search expression uses a CONTAINS term. SOSL can tokenize multiple terms within a field and build a search index from this, which makes SOSL searches more efficient and relevant1.
• The knowledge of the object or field: SOSL is useful when the developer does not know which object or field the data resides in, and wants to retrieve data for a specific term across multiple objects and fields. SOQL is useful when the developer knows which objects the data resides in, and wants to retrieve data from a single object or from multiple objects that are related to one another1.
• The type of data to be retrieved: SOSL supports text, email, and phone fields, and can retrieve data that is in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Thai. SOQL supports number, date, or checkbox fields, and can retrieve data from big objects1. References:
• Introduction to SOQL and SOSL | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers
• Difference between SOSL and SOQL search types - Salesforce

Adding system.debug statements to the code is a common and effective way to troubleshoot issues with Apex triggers. System.debug statements allow the developer to log messages, variables, or expressions to the debug log, which can be viewed in the Developer Console or other tools1. By adding system.debug statements at strategic points in the trigger code, the developer can track the execution flow, check the values of variables, and identify the root cause of the issue. Disabling the trigger in production is not a good practice, as it can affect the business logic and data integrity of the org2. Using the Apex Interactive Debugger is a powerful tool that allows the developer to set breakpoints, inspect variables, and execute code line by line, but it requires a paid license and a supported IDE3. Reviewing the Historical Event logs can provide useful information about the performance, security, and usage of the org, but it may not be sufficient to pinpoint the exact issue with the trigger4. References:

• Debug Your Code | Salesforce Trailhead
• Triggers | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• Apex Interactive Debugger | Salesforce Developer Tools
• Event Monitoring | Salesforce Trailhead

To satisfy this requirement, a developer should use an invocable method. An invocable method is a method that can be called from a flow and can perform complex logic or integrate with an external system. An invocable method can also return data to the flow, such as a list of order numbers and dates. An invocable method can be annotated with @InvocableMethod to make it available in Flow Builder as an Apex action. An Apex controller is used to provide data and logic to a Visualforce page or a Lightning component, not a flow. An Apex REST class is used to expose custom REST API endpoints, not to retrieve data from an external system. An outbound message is used to send notifications to external systems when a certain event occurs in Salesforce, not to display data on a screen. References:

• Call Apex Code from a Flow
• InvocableMethod Annotation
• Free Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Practice Exam (With Answers)

In Salesforce, a controller and extension for a custom object on a Visualforce page can be specified using the  tag. The standardController attribute is used to associate the page with a standard or custom object, and the extensions attribute is used to specify an Apex class that extends the functionality of the standard or custom controller. The code snippet in option C, , correctly demonstrates this by associating the Visualforce page with a custom object named “Notice” and specifying an extension named “myControllerExtension”. References: You can find more information about controllers and extensions in the Visualforce Developer Guide and the [Apex Developer Guide] on Salesforce’s official website.

The best tool to use to fix a Lightning web component bug in a sandbox is VS Code with the Salesforce Extension Pack. VS Code is a powerful and popular code editor that supports many languages and features. The Salesforce Extension Pack provides a set of tools and commands to work with Salesforce metadata, such as Lightning web components, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and more1. Using VS Code, a developer can create, edit, deploy, and retrieve Lightning web components from a sandbox, as well as debug them using breakpoints, watch expressions, and the console2. VS Code also integrates with other tools and services, such as Git, GitHub, Salesforce CLI, and Lightning Web Components Playground3.

The Developer Console is not the best tool to use to fix a Lightning web component bug in a sandbox, as it is mainly designed for working with Apex and Visualforce. The Developer Console does not support creating or editing Lightning web components, nor does it provide debugging features for them4.

The Force.com IDE is not the best tool to use to fix a Lightning web component bug in a sandbox, as it is deprecated and no longer supported by Salesforce. The Force.com IDE was an Eclipse-based IDE that allowed developers to work with Salesforce metadata, but it had limited support for Lightning web components and did not provide debugging features for them5.

The Execute Anonymous tool is not the best tool to use to fix a Lightning web component bug in a sandbox, as it is used to run arbitrary Apex code that is not saved as part of the application. The Execute Anonymous tool does not support creating or editing Lightning web components, nor does it provide debugging features for them6.

References:

• 1: Salesforce Extension Pack for Visual Studio Code
• 2: Debug Your Code | Salesforce DX Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 3: Visual Studio Code Integration | Salesforce DX Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 4: Developer Console | Salesforce Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 5: Force.com IDE | Salesforce Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 6: Execute Anonymous | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

The code should be altered to collect the insert method return value as a SaveResult variable, which can provide information about the success or failure of the insert operation, as well as any errors that occurred. The SaveResult variable can be used to print the error messages or debug logs, or to perform conditional logic based on the outcome of the insert operation. For example, the code can be modified as follows:

Account a = new Account(Name = ‘A’); SaveResult sr = Database.insert(a, false); if (sr.isSuccess()) { System.debug(‘Account inserted successfully’); } else { System.debug('Account insertion failed: ’ + sr.getErrors()[0].getMessage()); }

The second parameter of the Database.insert method is the allOrNone option, which specifies whether to roll back the entire transaction or not if any record fails to insert. Setting it to true or false does not affect the debugging of the issue, but only the behavior of the transaction. Adding a System.debug() statement before the insert method does not help to debug the issue, because it does not provide any information about the insert operation itself. Adding a try/catch around the insert method can help to handle any exceptions that may occur during the insert operation, but it does not provide the same level of detail as the SaveResult variable.

References: SaveResult Class, Database.insert method, Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential

To make an Apex method available to a Lightning web component, the developer must follow these considerations1:

• The method must be annotated with the @AuraEnabled annotation, which enables client-side access to the method.
• The method must be either static or part of a global class, and it must be public or global.
• The method must specify the cacheable=true attribute if it only gets data, which enables the method to be invoked at component initialization and improves performance by reducing server round trips.
• The method cannot mutate the result set retrieved from the database, which means it cannot modify, insert, or delete any records. This ensures that the method is idempotent and can be cached safely.
• The method cannot use the @InvocableMethod annotation, which is reserved for methods that are exposed as actions in flows or processes. References:
• 1: Call Apex Methods

Apex test methods should not depend on existing data in the sandbox, because they may not have access to the same data when they run in a different environment, such as production. Test methods should create their own test data, or use the @testSetup annotation to create common test data for all test methods in a class12. The Execute Anonymous tool runs the code in the context of the current user and the current data, so it may not reproduce the same behavior as the test method3. References:

• Get Started with Apex Unit Tests Unit | Salesforce Trailhead
• Using Test Setup Methods | Apex Developer Guide - Salesforce Developers
• Test Class | Apex Reference Guide | Salesforce Developers

 To satisfy the requirements, a developer should implement a flow and an invocable method. A flow is a declarative tool that allows you to automate business processes by collecting data and performing actions in your org or an external system1. An invocable method is a method that can be called by a flow, a process, or another Apex method2. By using a flow and an invocable method, the developer can achieve the following steps:

• Create a flow that guides the sales rep through the scripted steps with each new customer they create1.
• In the flow, use an Apex action to invoke an invocable method that calls the REST endpoint of UC’s ERP system and passes the customer information as a parameter23.
• In the invocable method, use the HttpRequest and HttpResponse classes to send a GET request to the REST endpoint and receive a response that contains the customer data4.
• In the invocable method, parse the response body and return the customer data as an output parameter to the flow24.
• In the flow, use a screen element to display the customer data to the sales rep if the customer exists in the ERP system1.

Using a future method or a trigger are not effective ways to satisfy the requirements. A future method is a method that runs in the background, asynchronously, after the current transaction finishes5. A trigger is a piece of Apex code that executes before or after a record is inserted, updated, deleted, or undeleted. Neither of these options can interact with the flow or the sales rep, and they are not suitable for calling a REST endpoint that requires a synchronous response5 . References: 1 Automate Your Business Processes with Flows | Salesforce Trailhead1, 2 InvocableMethod Annotation | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers2, 3 Call Apex Code from a Flow | Salesforce Trailhead3, 4 Apex REST Callouts | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers4, 5 Asynchronous Apex | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers5, Triggers | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

Data Export is a service that allows you to export data from your Salesforce org to a CSV file. You can use Data Export to back up your data and attachments on a regular basis. You can define a Data Export scheduled job to run weekly or monthly, and specify the objects and fields to include in the export. You can also receive an email notification when the export is complete and download the zip file containing the CSV files from the Setup menu. References:

• Data Export Service from the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Exam Guide
• Export Data from the Data Loader Guide
• Export Data from the Salesforce Trailhead

 To create a Lightning component on a Visualforce page, you need to use the Lightning Components for Visualforce JavaScript library, which is included by the apex:includeLightning/ tag. This library provides the $Lightning object, which has two methods: $Lightning.use and $Lightning.createComponent. The $Lightning.use method references a Lightning dependency app that declares the component dependencies. The $Lightning.createComponent method creates an instance of the component and renders it on the page. See Use Lightning Components in Visualforce Pages1 for more details. References: 1: Use Lightning Components in Visualforce Pages | Lightning Aura Components Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers(https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.lightning.meta/lightning/components_visualforce.htm)

According to the Salesforce Platform Developer I learning objectives and documents, best practices for triggers include modularizing code by using helper classes and ensuring that the trigger only contains logic to determine which records to process. The actual processing should be done in a separate class. This makes the code more organized, reusable, and easier to test. So options A and D are correct.

• Option A suggests creating helper classes to execute the appropriate logic when a record is saved, aligning with best practices of modularizing code.
• Option D suggests maintaining all three triggers but moving the Apex logic out of the trigger definition, which also aligns with best practices.

Option B is incorrect because unifying before insert and before update triggers and using Flow for delete action is not a standard practice mentioned in the learning materials.

Option C is incorrect because although it’s often a good practice to have one trigger per object, it’s not about including all events but about organizing code execution properly.

References:

• Apex Developer Guide
• Trailhead: Apex Basics for Admins

The Lead Source field is a standard picklist field that indicates the source of the lead, such as web, phone inquiry, partner referral, and others1. The Lead Source field is related to the contact, account, and opportunity Source fields, and the value can be inherited from one field to the next as a lead progresses through the funnel2. To ensure that a user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a lead, the best option is to use a validation rule. A validation rule is a formula that evaluates the data in one or more fields and returns a value of true or false3. Validation rules verify that the data a user enters in a record meets the standards you specify before the user can save the record3. By creating a validation rule on the Lead object that checks if the Lead Source field is blank, you can prevent the user from converting the lead without filling in the Lead Source field. You can also display a custom error message to inform the user of the requirement3. For example, the validation rule formula could be:

ISBLANK(LeadSource)

And the error message could be:

Please enter a value for Lead Source before converting the lead.

Using a formula field, Lead Conversion field mapping, or an after trigger on Lead are not effective ways to ensure that the user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a lead. A formula field is a read-only field that derives its value from a formula expression you define. It cannot be edited by the user and cannot enforce data entry. Lead Conversion field mapping is a way to specify how fields in the lead record are transferred to the fields in the contact, account, and opportunity records during lead conversion. It cannot prevent the user from converting the lead without entering the Lead Source field. An after trigger on Lead is a piece of Apex code that executes after a lead record is inserted, updated, deleted, or undeleted. It cannot validate the data entered by the user before the lead conversion occurs. References: 1 Lead | Object Reference for the Salesforce Platform | Salesforce Developers1, 2 Let’s Talk About Salesforce Lead Source | Salesforce Ben2, 3 Validation Rules | Salesforce Help3, Formula Field | Salesforce Field Reference Guide | Salesforce Developers, Map Lead Fields for Lead Conversion | Salesforce Help, Triggers | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

The developer should implement a callout from a queueable class called from a trigger to accomplish this. A callout is a request that is sent from Salesforce to an external service, such as a REST endpoint in the ERP system1. A queueable class is an Apex class that implements the Queueable interface and can be executed asynchronously by adding it to the Apex job queue2. A trigger is an Apex script that executes before or after specific data manipulation language (DML) events on a Salesforce object, such as insert, update, or delete3.

The reason why this option is the best is because:

• A callout from a future method called from a trigger (option A) is not recommended, because future methods have some limitations, such as not being able to pass sObjects as parameters, not being able to chain future calls, and not being able to monitor the status of the execution4.
• A callout from a schedulable class called from a scheduled job (option B) is not suitable, because scheduled jobs run at a specified time or interval, and not in response to a data change event, such as setting the order status to "Placed"5.
• A flow with a callout from an invocable method (option C) is not feasible, because flows cannot be triggered by data changes, but only by user actions, such as clicking a button, or by process automation tools, such as Process Builder or Workflow.

References:

• 1: Callouts | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 2: Queueable Apex | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 3: Triggers | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 4: Using the Future Annotation | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 5: Schedulable Interface | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• : [Flow Trigger Workflow Actions | Salesforce Help]

 To create a form that will create a record for a custom object, the developer can use a Dynamic Form, which is a Lightning App Builder component that allows you to customize the fields and sections of a record page layout1. A Dynamic Form can also use visibility rules to display different fields based on the user’s profile, role, or other criteria2. To add the functionality to the Account record page, the developer can use a Dynamic Action, which is a way to configure actions on a record page without code3. A Dynamic Action can also use visibility rules to show or hide actions based on the user’s profile, role, or other criteria4. To restrict the functionality to a small group of users, the developer can create a Custom Permission, which is a way to grant access to custom processes or apps5. A Custom Permission can be assigned to a permission set or a profile, and then assigned to the users who need it. References:

• Dynamic Forms | Salesforce Trailhead
• Visibility Rules for Dynamic Forms | Salesforce Help
• Dynamic Actions | Salesforce Trailhead
• Visibility Rules for Dynamic Actions | Salesforce Help
• Custom Permissions | Salesforce Trailhead
• [Assign Custom Permissions | Salesforce Help]

According to the order of execution rules, the first step that happens when a record is saved is the JavaScript validation on the browser, if the record contains any dependent picklist fields. This validation limits each dependent picklist field to its available values. No other validation occurs on the client side. The other steps happen later on the server side, after the record is submitted to the server. References:

• Triggers and Order of Execution, Apex Developer Guide, Section: Triggers and Order of Execution
• Learn Salesforce Order of Execution, Salesforce Ben, Section: Order of Execution from Developer Docs API v54

 The code snippet uses the ternary operator in Apex, which is a shorthand way of writing an if-else statement. The syntax is condition ? value_if_true : value_if_false. The condition is evaluated first, and then either the value_if_true or the value_if_false is returned, depending on the result of the condition. In this case, the condition is a > b, which is false, since a is 1 and b is 2. Therefore, the value_if_false is returned, which is a, which is 1. Hence, the value of x is 1. References:

• Apex Basics for .NET Developers, page 9
• [Apex Developer Guide], section “Ternary Operator”

Flow Builder is a powerful tool that lets you automate business processes by building flows. Flows are applications that can execute logic, interact with Salesforce, and guide users through screens for collecting and updating data. Flow Builder is ideal for creating guided call scripts that can branch based on user input and data values. Flow Builder can also leverage standard and custom objects, fields, and relationships to access and update data. Flow Builder does not require coding skills and can be used declaratively by admins and developers alike. References: The use of Flow Builder for creating call scripts can be referenced in Salesforce’s official documentation and learning modules, specifically under the section that covers business process automation with flows (Business Process Automation with Flows).

Aura Component-based development is a framework for creating Lightning web components, which are the building blocks of modern Salesforce applications. Lightning web components are self-contained and reusable units of an application, which means they can be composed together to create complex user interfaces. They also benefit from a rich component ecosystem, which includes standard components provided by Salesforce, custom components created by developers, and third-party components available on AppExchange. These advantages make Aura Component-based development more flexible, modular, and efficient than Visualforce, which is an older framework based on HTML, JavaScript, and Apex. See Aura Components Basics1 and Lightning Web Components Basics2 for more details. References: 1: Aura Components Basics | Trailhead(https://stackoverflow.com/questions/26685/what-is-mvc-and-what-are-the-advantages-of-it),  2: Lightning Web Components Basics | Trailhead(https://www.marks4sure.com/pdi-platform-developer-i-questions.html)

 The issue is that the value of the account type field is not being displayed correctly on the Visualforce page. This can be resolved by adding a getter method for the actType attribute in the custom controller. A getter method is used to retrieve the value of a private variable, ensuring that it’s read-only and cannot be modified by external classes or pages, thus maintaining encapsulation and security. References: The need for getter methods and their usage can be referenced in Apex basics where encapsulation, getters, and setters are discussed: Apex Basics & Database

 To create a form that will create a record for a custom object, the developer can use a Dynamic Form, which is a Lightning App Builder component that allows you to customize the fields and sections of a record page layout1. A Dynamic Form can also use visibility rules to display different fields based on the user’s profile, role, or other criteria2. To add the functionality to the Account record page, the developer can use a Dynamic Action, which is a way to configure actions on a record page without code3. A Dynamic Action can also use visibility rules to show or hide actions based on the user’s profile, role, or other criteria4. To restrict the functionality to a small group of users, the developer can create a Custom Permission, which is a way to grant access to custom processes or apps5. A Custom Permission can be assigned to a permission set or a profile, and then assigned to the users who need it. References:

• Dynamic Forms | Salesforce Trailhead
• Visibility Rules for Dynamic Forms | Salesforce Help
• Dynamic Actions | Salesforce Trailhead
• Visibility Rules for Dynamic Actions | Salesforce Help
• Custom Permissions | Salesforce Trailhead
• [Assign Custom Permissions | Salesforce Help]

In Apex, if a SOQL query returns more than one row and the result is assigned to a single sObject variable, an exception will be thrown. This is because a single sObject variable can only hold one record. In this case, since myAccount is declared as a single Account object, it cannot hold more than one record. If the SOQL query returns more than one Account, an unhandled exception occurs, and the code terminates. References: The behavior can be understood from the Apex Developer Guide under the section of SOQL Queries 

Marking the field as Required on the field definition ensures that the field cannot be left blank or null when a record is created or updated, regardless of the page layout or the API. This is the most efficient way to enforce a value for the picklist field, as it does not require any additional configuration or code. Setting the first value as the default value does not prevent the user from changing or clearing the value. Setting a validation rule requires writing a formula and handling error messages. Marking the field as Required on the page layout only affects the user interface, not the API or other tools. References:

• Create a Custom Picklist Field from the Salesforce Help
• Get Started with Picklists from the Salesforce Trailhead
• Picklist Considerations from the Salesforce Help

 Salesforce CLI is a command-line interface that lets you run commands to create, test, and deploy Salesforce applications. You can easily integrate Salesforce CLI commands into various CI tools, such as CircleCI, Jenkins, or Travis CI, to automate testing and deployment of Salesforce applications against scratch orgs. Salesforce CLI also supports the Salesforce DX development model, which enables source-driven development, team collaboration, and agile delivery. References:

• Continuous Integration | Salesforce DX Developer Guide
• Set Up Continuous Integration for Your Salesforce Projects | Salesforce Developers Blog
• Collaborate Using Continuous Integration Unit | Salesforce Trailhead

The deployment will pass because the Apex code has the required >75% code coverage. In Salesforce, one of the prerequisites for deployment is that the Apex code must have at least 75% test coverage. This means that at least 75% of your Apex script must be executed by your test classes. Since in this case, the overall code coverage is 81%, it exceeds the minimum requirement, allowing for successful deployment. However, it is not a best practice to rely on indirect code coverage from other classes or triggers. The developer should write a separate test class for the trigger that covers all the possible scenarios and outcomes. Additionally, the test method should include assertions to verify the expected behavior and results of the code. References:

• Apex Developer Guide)
• Testing Apex - Trailhead)
• Free Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Practice Exam (With Answers))

To check the code coverage of a class after running all tests, the developer should view the code coverage percentage of the class using the Overall Code Coverage panel in the Developer Console Test tab1. This panel shows the code coverage for each Apex class and trigger in the organization, as well as the overall code coverage. The developer can also view the line-by-line code coverage for a class by opening the class and selecting the All Tests option from the Code Coverage menu2. The blue lines indicate the lines that are covered by tests, and the red lines indicate the lines that are not covered by tests. References:

• 1: Testing and Code Coverage | Apex Developer Guide
• 2: Checking Code Coverage - Salesforce

The developer should write a class that implements the HTTPCalloutMock interface to provide test coverage for the Apex code that calls out to an external system. The HTTPCalloutMock interface enables you to inject fake responses into the callout response in a test method, so that you can isolate your Apex logic from any dependency on the external system. The interface has one method, respond, that returns a predefined HTTPResponse object when the Apex code calls the HTTPRequest.send method. By using the HTTPCalloutMock interface, you can test your Apex code without actually calling the external system, which saves time and avoids hitting callout limits. The other options are not valid ways to mock a callout in a test method. The HTTPCalloutMock interface is not a class, so it cannot be extended. The WebserviceMock interface is used to mock a SOAP web service callout, not a RESTful HTTP callout. The WebserviceMock interface is also not a class, so it cannot be extended either. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Testing HTTP Callouts by Implementing the HttpCalloutMock Interface, pages 1-2
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide: Apex Testing, unit 6

 The given anonymous block of code is trying to update over 10,000 Case records in a single transaction, which will exceed the governor limit. In Salesforce, there are specific limits to prevent operations from consuming excessive resources. One of these limits is the total number of records processed in a transaction. If this limit is exceeded, the transaction will fail.

References: The related information can be found under the “Apex Governor Limits” section in Salesforce documentation and learning materials on Trailhead.

I also noticed that you sent me an image along with your question. It seems to be a piece of code displayed on a screen with a light background. It’s an Anonymous Block of Apex code for Salesforce. The code snippet involves updating case records with the status “Working”. There’s an evident syntax error as it tries to retrieve 50,000 records which exceeds governor limits. A try/catch block is used to handle exceptions during the database update operation.

If you are looking for more resources to study for the Platform Developer I exam, you can check out the following links from my web search results:

• Free Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Practice Exam (With Answers): This is a website that offers 60-question practice exam with answers and explanations, written by a Salesforce Developer.
• SALESFORCE CERTIFIED PLATFORM DEVELOPER I: This is a PDF document that provides the exam guide, sample questions, and answers for the certification exam.
• Study for the Platform Developer I Exam | Salesforce Trailhead: This is a learning path that covers the topics and skills required for the certification exam, with interactive modules and quizzes.

The Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) is a CSS framework that provides a look and feel that is consistent with Lightning Experience1. By incorporating the SLDS CSS stylesheet into the JavaScript applications, the developer can apply the same styles and components that are used in Lightning Experience, without having to rewrite the entire application or change the underlying logic. This is the quickest and most effective way to update the custom applications to match the Lightning Experience UI.

The other options are not as quick or effective as option A. Option B would require rewriting all the Visualforce pages as Lightning components, which would be time-consuming and complex, especially if the applications use a third-party JavaScript framework that is not compatible with Lightning Web Components. Option C is not valid, as there is no such attribute as enableLightning in the Visualforce page definition. Option D would enable the Visualforce pages to be accessed from Lightning Experience, Lightning Communities, and the mobile app, but it would not change the appearance or behavior of the pages to match the Lightning Experience UI. References:

• Style with Lightning Design System - Salesforce Developers
• Using the Salesforce Lightning Design System in Apps - Salesforce Developers

The Create Records element allows you to create one or more new records of a specific object type in a Flow1. In this case, the developer needs to create a new Contact record and store its ID on the Opportunity record. The other options are either incorrect or unnecessary, as they do not create a new record or assign its ID to another record23. References:

• Create Records | Flow Builder | Salesforce Developers
• Get Records | Flow Builder | Salesforce Developers
• Update Records | Flow Builder | Salesforce Developers

The correct answer is D because it uses the StandardSetController class, which provides built-in pagination support for Visualforce pages. The StandardSetController can be initialized with a list of sObjects, a SOQL statement, or the ID of a filter. It also provides methods to navigate through the pages of data, such as first(), last(), next(), and previous(). By using the StandardSetController, the developer can avoid hitting the view state limit, which is 135 KB for Visualforce pages. The view state is the amount of data that is persisted between page requests. It includes the component tree, component attributes, and controller state. The StandardSetController reduces the view state size by storing only the current page of data in the view state, and not the entire data set.

The other options are incorrect because they do not provide an efficient or reliable way to implement pagination for Visualforce pages. Option A uses lazy loading and a transient list variable, which are not recommended for pagination. Lazy loading is a technique that defers loading data until it is needed, which can improve the initial page load time, but it can also cause performance issues if the data set is large or complex. A transient list variable is a variable that is not stored in the view state, which can reduce the view state size, but it can also cause data loss or inconsistency if the page is refreshed or redirected. Option B uses JavaScript remoting with SOQL offset, which is not a good practice for pagination. JavaScript remoting is a technique that allows Visualforce pages to communicate with Apex controllers using asynchronous JavaScript calls. SOQL offset is a clause that allows skipping a specified number of rows in a query result. However, JavaScript remoting has some limitations, such as the maximum size of the response payload (15 MB) and the maximum number of remoting calls per page (10). SOQL offset also has some limitations, such as the maximum offset value (2,000) and the performance impact of skipping many rows. Option C implements pagination with an OffsetController, which is a custom controller that uses the SOQL offset clause to paginate the data. This option has the same drawbacks as option B, as it relies on the SOQL offset clause, which is not a scalable or performant solution for pagination. References:

• Trailhead: Pagination with a StandardSetController
• Trailhead: Visualforce View State
• Salesforce Developer Guide: StandardSetController Class
• [Salesforce Developer Guide: JavaScript Remoting for Visualforce]
• [Salesforce Developer Guide: SOQL OFFSET Clause]

 Declarative development is the process of creating applications using point-and-click tools and configuration settings, without writing code. To build out the database layer for a Salesforce application, declarative developers can use the following options:

• Roll-Up Summaries: These are fields that calculate values from related records, such as the total amount of closed opportunities for an account. Roll-up summaries can be created on master-detail or lookup relationships, and can use filters to specify which records to include in the calculation1.
• Relationships: These are the links between objects that allow data to be shared and accessed across different objects. There are two types of relationships: master-detail and lookup. Master-detail relationships create a parent-child relationship between two objects, where the master record controls certain behaviors of the detail record, such as security and deletion. Lookup relationships create a loose association between two objects, where the lookup field can be optional or required, and the related record can have its own security and owner2.
• Custom Objects and Fields: These are the basic building blocks of any Salesforce application. Custom objects are the tables that store data specific to the organization or the application. Custom fields are the columns that store the attributes of each record in the object. Custom objects and fields can be created and modified using the Object Manager in Setup3.

References:

• 1: Define Roll-Up Summary Fields
• 2: Create Object Relationships
• 3: Create Custom Objects and Fields

• Validation Rules. This is true because validation rules are a declarative way of enforcing data quality and business logic on the Salesforce objects. Validation rules can prevent users from saving records that do not meet certain criteria, such as required fields, unique values, or custom formulas1.
• Record-Triggered Flow. This is true because record-triggered flows are a declarative way of automating business processes and logic on the Salesforce objects. Record-triggered flows can perform actions such as creating, updating, or deleting records, sending emails, or calling Apex classes when a record is created, updated, or deleted2.
• Remote Actions. This is false because remote actions are a programmatic way of invoking Apex methods from Visualforce pages or Lightning components. Remote actions require writing Apex code and using the @RemoteAction annotation to expose the methods to the client-side3.
• Batch Jobs. This is false because batch jobs are a programmatic way of processing large sets of data or records in batches using Apex. Batch jobs require writing Apex code and implementing the Database.Batchable interface to define the start, execute, and finish methods of the job.

References:

• 1: Validation Rules
• 2: Record-Triggered Flows
• 3: Remote Actions
• : Batch Jobs

The developer should use the Lightning:flow tag to display the flow in the Aura component. The Lightning:flow tag is a base Lightning component that allows you to embed a flow in an Aura component and interact with it programmatically. The Lightning:flow tag has attributes that let you specify the name of the flow, pass input values to the flow, handle the flow status change event, and control the flow navigation. The Lightning:flow tag supports only screen flows and autolaunched flows.

The other options are not valid tags for displaying a flow in an Aura component. There is no such tag as Lightning-flow or Aura:flow. The aura:component tag is the root tag of the Aura component hierarchy, but it does not display a flow by itself.

References: lightning:flow - documentation, Use Aura Components with Flows, Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential

A SOQL query can return a list of sObjects, a list of primitive data types, or a list of lists of primitive data types. A list is a collection of elements of the same data type. An sObject is a generic abstract type that corresponds to any Salesforce object, such as Account, Contact, or custom objects. A primitive data type is a basic data type, such as String, Boolean, Integer, Double, Date, or DateTime. A long is not a valid data type in Apex or SOQL, and an integer is a subtype of double, so they are not distinct return types for a SOQL query. References: Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), SOQL SELECT Syntax

 To calculate the estimated ship date for an Order, the best method is to use a Max Roll-Up Summary field on the Latest availability date fields. A Roll-Up Summary field calculates values from related records, such as the sum, minimum, maximum, or count of a field1. By using a Max Roll-Up Summary field on the Latest availability date fields, the Order record can display the latest date among all the Line Items, which is the earliest date that the Order can be shipped.

The other options are not correct because:

• A. Use a CEILING formula on each of the Latest availability date fields. This option is not valid, because a CEILING formula rounds a number up to the nearest integer2. This does not help to calculate the estimated ship date for an Order, as it does not compare the dates of the Line Items or display the result on the Order record.
• B. Use a DAYS formula on each of the availability date fields and a COUNT Roll-Up Summary field on the Order. This option is not valid, because a DAYS formula returns the number of days between two dates2. This does not help to calculate the estimated ship date for an Order, as it does not account for the latest date among the Line Items or display the result on the Order record. A COUNT Roll-Up Summary field only counts the number of related records, not the values of a field1.
• C. Use a LATEST formula on each of the latest availability date fields. This option is not valid, because there is no such formula function as LATEST in Salesforce2. Even if there was, it would not help to calculate the estimated ship date for an Order, as it would not display the result on the Order record.

References:

• : Roll-Up Summary Fields
• : Formula Operators and Functions

A trace flag is a special setting in Salesforce that captures detailed information about the execution of Apex code1. It records various events, such as the execution of Apex methods, SOQL queries, and DML operations, and writes them to a log file1. Trace flags can be configured for three types of entities: Apex classes, Apex triggers, and users2. For Apex classes and triggers, trace flags override the default logging levels and enable logging for the specified class or trigger2. For users, trace flags enable logging for all the Apex code executed by that user2. Trace flags can be set up using the Developer Console, the Tooling API, or Setup2. Flows and Visualforce pages are not valid entities for trace flags, as they are not Apex code34. References: 1 TraceFlag | Tooling API | Salesforce Developers1, 2 Debug Log Levels - Salesforce2, 3 Flow | Tooling API | Salesforce Developers3, 4 Visualforce | Tooling API | Salesforce Developers4

A helper is a JavaScript resource that contains functions that can be reused by the component’s controller or other helpers. A controller is a JavaScript resource that contains functions that handle user interactions and events in the component. A renderer is a JavaScript resource that overrides the default rendering behavior of the component. A style is a CSS resource that defines the appearance of the component. A design is an XML resource that specifies the design-time attributes for the component. References: Using JavaScript, Using External JavaScript Libraries In Aura Component, Expression Functions Reference

The best option to support these requirements is to create a lookup field from Engineering_Support__c to Opportunity. This will allow users to associate multiple Engineering_Support__c records to a single Opportunity record, and also enable the use of roll-up summary fields on the Opportunity object to display aggregate information about the related Engineering_Support__c records. A lookup field creates a relationship that links two objects together, but does not affect record ownership, security, or deletion.

References:

• Custom Objects (1)
• Relationships Among Standard Objects and Fields (2)
• Create Object Relationships (3)

The  component displays all messages that were generated for all components on the current page, using the ApexPages.addMessage() method. This component should be used to display messages on a Visualforce page that uses a custom controller or controller extension1. The other options are either incorrect or incomplete, as they only display a single message or require additional attributes2. References:

• ApexPages Class | Apex Reference Guide | Salesforce Developers
• Visualforce Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

To deploy Apex code to a production environment, the developer must ensure that the Apex classes have at least 75% code coverage org-wide, and that all triggers have some code coverage. This means that at least one line of code must be executed for the Apex trigger during the test execution. Code coverage is a measure of how many lines of code are executed by the test methods. Code coverage helps to ensure that the Apex code works as expected and that it does not break any existing functionality. Code coverage also helps to prevent deploying code that has not been tested or that has bugs. All methods in the test classes must use @isTest or the testMethod keyword, but this is not a factor for deploying the modification, as it is a requirement for creating the test classes in the first place. The @isTest annotation and the testMethod keyword are equivalent ways of marking a method as a test method. Test methods are methods that verify the functionality of the Apex code and do not count against the code limit of the organization. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Testing Apex, pages 1-2
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide: Apex Testing, unit 6

A developer can execute tests in an org using the Tooling API or the Developer Console. The Tooling API allows developers to run tests programmatically by making REST or SOAP calls1. The Developer Console is a web-based tool that provides a user interface for running tests, viewing test results, and debugging code2. The Bulk API and the Metadata API are not used for executing tests, but for loading and managing large sets of data and metadata respectively3 .

References:

• Apex Developer Guide - Run Unit Test Methods
• Salesforce Help - Developer Console
• Salesforce Developer - Bulk API
• Salesforce Developer - Metadata API

 Salesforce CLI is a command-line interface that allows developers to create, test, and deploy code and configurations to any Salesforce environment1. Salesforce CLI is the recommended tool for deploying custom Apex code and Lightning Components, as it provides more flexibility, control, and automation than other deployment methods2. Salesforce CLI can also integrate with source control systems, such as Git, to enable version control and collaboration among developers3. Using a change set is another option to deploy code and configurations from one Salesforce org to another, but it has some limitations, such as requiring a deployment connection, not supporting all metadata types, and not allowing selective deployment of components4. Using the Force.com IDE or the Ant Migration Tool are also possible ways to deploy code and configurations, but they are less user-friendly and require more manual steps than Salesforce CLI5 . References:

• Salesforce CLI | Salesforce Developer Tools
• Deploy Your Code with Salesforce CLI | Salesforce Trailhead
• Manage Projects with Salesforce DX | Salesforce Trailhead
• Change Sets | Salesforce Trailhead
• Force.com IDE | Salesforce Developer Tools
• [Ant Migration Tool | Salesforce Developer Tools]

Debug logs are used to track events that occur in an org, such as database operations, Apex code execution, workflow processes, and API calls. Debug logs have different categories, levels, and filters that determine what information is logged and how much detail is included. Some of the statements about debug logs are:

• Debug log levels are cumulative, where FINE log level includes all events logged at the DEBUG, INFO, WARN, and ERROR levels. This means that setting a higher log level for a category will also log the events from the lower levels. For example, if the log level for Apex Code is FINE, then the debug log will include log messages generated by DML statements, inline SOQL or SOSL queries, the start and completion of any triggers, and the start and completion of any test method.
• The maximum size of a debug log is 5 MB. Debug logs that are larger than 5 MB are reduced in size by removing older log lines, such as log lines for earlier System.debug statements. The log lines can be removed from any location, not just the start of the debug log.
• System debug logs are retained for 24 hours. Monitoring debug logs are retained for seven days. System debug logs are generated when you have active user-based trace flags, when you run Apex tests, and when executed code or API requests include debugging parameters or headers. Monitoring debug logs are generated when you set debug log filters for specific users, classes, and triggers.

The other statements are not accurate because:

• Only the 20 most recent debug logs for a user are kept. This is not true, because the number of debug logs that are kept for a user depends on the log size and the retention period. For example, if a user has 10 debug logs that are each 1 MB in size, and another user has 10 debug logs that are each 500 KB in size, then the first user will have more debug logs retained than the second user, even if they both generated the same number of logs.
• Debug logs can be set for specific users, classes, and triggers. This is partially true, but not entirely. You can set debug log filters for specific users, classes, and triggers, but you cannot set debug log levels for them. Debug log levels are set at the org level, and they apply to all debug logs that are generated in the org.

References:

• : Debug Log Levels and Filters
• : Debug Log Size and Retention
• : Set Debug Log Filters