B2C-Solution-Architect Salesforce Certified B2C Solution Architect(SP23) Question and Answers

Enabling Contact to Multiple Accounts allows a single contact to be related to multiple accounts, which can prevent the creation of duplicate contacts with different primary accounts. Duplicate Matching Rules can help identify and prevent duplicate records based on the criteria and actions that you specify. 

To enable the ‘Order on Behalf of’ functionality, the B2C Commerce account must have the ‘Order on Behalf of’ permission enabled and the ‘Customer Service’ role assigned. The agents must also have a user record in Service Cloud and an account created in B2C Commerce with the same email address. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_service_cloud_connector_order_on_behalf_of.htm &type=5

B. An ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tool is a software that can help extract data from multiple sources, transform it according to business rules, and load it into a target destination, such as Salesforce. An ETL tool can also help run data cleansing tools, such as deduplication, validation, standardization, and enrichment, to obtain a clean data set before migrating it to Salesforce. C. Iteratively testing smaller loads against a developer or partial copy sandbox and the full load against a full copy sandbox can help ensure the data migration is successful and error-free. A developer or partial copy sandbox can be used for testing the data quality, mapping, and transformation rules, while a full copy sandbox can be used for testing the performance, scalability, and integrity of the data migration. References: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/modules/data-management-basics/data-management-basics-migrate https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.data_sandbox_create.htm &type=5

Curating tiered experiences in Marketing Cloud allows the company to create personalized content and offers based on the loyalty level of the customers. Segmenting Journeys within CDP enables the company to use data from multiple sources to create customer segments and target them with relevant messages across channels. Creating Journeys by tiers in Marketing Cloud allows the company to design and execute customer journeys based on the loyalty program tiers and goals.

• Option A is correct because configuring Einstein Retargeting Recommendations in Marketing Cloud to automate segment generation for Journey Builder is a valid recommendation to improve the success of the automated campaign. Einstein Retargeting Recommendations uses machine learning to identify customers who are likely to purchase again based on their past behavior and preferences, and automatically creates segments for Journey Builder to send personalized messages and offers.
• Option D is correct because using Einstein Discovery to generate a retargeting score representing likelihood to purchase in the next three months is a valid recommendation to improve the success of the automated campaign. Einstein Discovery uses advanced analytics and AI to analyze data from multiple sources and generate predictive insights and recommendations. A retargeting score can help the company prioritize and target customers who have a high probability of buying again.
• Option B is incorrect because using SMS as a channel due to its significantly higher engagement rate as compared to email is not a valid recommendation to improve the success of the automated campaign. SMS may have a higher engagement rate than email, but it also has a higher cost and a lower personalization potential. SMS should be used sparingly and strategically for time-sensitive or urgent messages, not for general re-engagement campaigns.
• Option C is incorrect because generating personalized coupon codes in B2C Commerce and sending them through Marketing Cloud to be able to effectively track impact of campaigns is not a valid recommendation to improve the success of the automated campaign. Personalized coupon codes may increase conversions and loyalty, but they also reduce margins and profitability. Coupon codes should be used selectively and carefully for customers who have a high lifetime value or a high retargeting score, not for all customers who made purchases in the last 24 months.

References:

• [Get Started with B2C Solution Architect Cert Prep - Trailhead]
• [Certification - B2C Solution Architect - Trailhead]
• B2C Solution Architect Certification Guide | Salesforce Ben

Migrating the Subscriber Key in Marketing Cloud to be the Service Cloud Contact or Person Account ID allows for a consistent identification of customers across both systems. This also enables data synchronization and cross-cloud features via Marketing Cloud Connect. Using Service Cloud as a central point to hold unique identifiers from all systems, including B2C Commerce CustomerNo and Customer ID, allows for a single source of truth for customer data and facilitates data integration and reporting across systems. Customer 360 Data Manager is not yet available for B2C Commerce, so option B is not possible. Sending the Marketing Cloud Subscriber Key to Service Cloud and B2C Commerce is not necessary if option A is implemented, so option D is not optimal. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_subscriber_key.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_data_integration_best_practices.htm&type=5
• https://www.salesforce.com/in/blog/2020/04/what-is-salesforce-customer-360.html

These answers are correct because they are actions that a Solution Architect should take to accurately capture the requirements for a multi-cloud solution design. Including functional and technical experts across discovery workshops can help ensure that the requirements and priorities are captured from different perspectives and domains. Drafting a requirements and process document can help document the business needs, expectations, and constraints for the solution design. Inviting key business and technical/design team stakeholders to review and approve the document can help validate the requirements and ensure alignment. References: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/modules/solution-design/solution-design-process

Working with stakeholders to create a customer journey map that improves conversions and running reports on the value of cart items and time since the last activity are two tactics that a Solution Architect could recommend to understand how to optimize the checkout process. A customer journey map is a visual representation of the steps and interactions that a customer goes through when engaging with a company or brand. It can help identify pain points, opportunities, and best practices for improving conversions. Running reports on the value of cart items and time since the last activity can help analyze the shopping behavior and preferences of customers, as well as identify potential reasons for cart abandonment.

Introducing a leads-management process and a web-to-lead form can have implications for consent, preferences, and compliance for converted leads in Marketing Cloud. For example, if a lead opts out of email communication in Sales Cloud, this preference should be reflected in Marketing Cloud as well. Similarly, if a lead is converted to a contact in Sales Cloud, the corresponding subscriber record in Marketing Cloud should be updated with the new ID and status. Leads can also have a detrimental impact on the quality of contact records in Sales Cloud if they are not properly deduplicated, validated, and enriched. For example, if a lead is created with an invalid or duplicate email address, this can affect the deliverability and personalization of email messages in Marketing Cloud. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_data_integration_best_practices.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_subscriber_key.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_web_to_lead.htm&type=5

This answer is correct because Salesforce Connect can be used to display external data in Salesforce without copying or storing it. Salesforce Connect uses external objects to access data from an external system via an adapter. This way, the order data from the ERP system can be displayed in Service Cloud as read-only records without consuming additional storage space. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.datacloud_connect.htm &type=5

Both options A and B are valid ways to implement an Abandoned Cart Solution Workflow using B2C Commerce and Marketing Cloud. Option A uses streaming updates for catalog importing, which allows for near real-time updates of product information in Marketing Cloud. Option B uses data feeds that are transferred via SFTP and imported via Automation Studio, which allows for more control over the data format and frequency. Both options use collect.js or Collect Tracking Code to monitor shopper behavior on the B2C Commerce site and share it with Marketing Cloud. Both options also use Journey Builder to trigger personalized messages based on abandoned cart events. Option C is not valid because Google Analytics tracking is not part of the solution. Option D is not valid because inventory data is not required for the solution. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.icx_b2c_abandonedcart_req_workflow.htm&language=en_US&type=5
• https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/salesforce-solution-kits-quick-look/c360-sk1

These are three considerations that the financial services firm should be aware of when limiting data processing across these clouds. Removing a data processing restricted contact within Marketing Cloud requires removing the restriction first before removing the contact, as deleting a restricted contact will result in an error message. Exporting relevant customer data on Salesforce Platform so it is retained first before deleting or providing any data is a best practice for complying with data requests or regulations. Restricting data within Marketing Cloud requires contacting a Marketing Cloud account representative, as this feature is not available in the user interface.

• Option A is correct because the Salesforce Platform can be used for customer master and consent management, or it can integrate with a third-party Master Data Management system. This is an important consideration for this scenario, as it affects the data quality, security, and governance of customer data across multiple Salesforce clouds and systems.
• Option C is correct because Order Management System (OMS) is a B2C Commerce product but it does not run natively on the core Salesforce Platform. This is an important consideration for this scenario, as it affects the integration, performance, and scalability of OMS with other Salesforce clouds and systems.
• Option D is correct because Marketing Cloud enables personalization, journey orchestration, and cross-channel messaging. This is an important consideration for this scenario, as it affects the marketing strategy, campaign design, and customer engagement of the company.
• Option B is incorrect because Tableau does not require MuleSoft in order to access data outside of the Salesforce Platform. Tableau can connect to various data sources using native connectors or custom connectors without relying on MuleSoft.

References:

• [Get Started with B2C Solution Architect Cert Prep - Trailhead]
• [Certification - B2C Solution Architect - Trailhead]
• B2C Solution Architect Certification Guide | Salesforce Ben

An abandoned cart solution is a solution that allows sending personalized and timely email reminders to customers who have added items to their shopping cart but have not completed the purchase. An abandoned cart solution can help increase conversion rates, revenue, and customer loyalty. To implement an abandoned cart solution for their ecommerce storefront in Marketing Cloud, a Solution Architect should follow the following process:

• Implement collect.js in the ecommerce storefront. Collect.js is a JavaScript code that allows tracking customer behavior and interactions on the ecommerce website, such as browsing products, adding items to cart, etc. Collect.js sends this behavioral data to Marketing Cloud for further analysis and action.
• Create a behavioral trigger. A behavioral trigger is a rule that defines how to map behavioral data to a target data extension when a customer takes a particular action, such as abandoning a cart or browser session. A behavioral trigger can help automate the data flow and segmentation process based on customer behavior.
• Create an email in Marketing Cloud. An email is a message that contains text, images, links, and other content that can be sent to customers via email. An email can be created using Content Builder, a tool that allows designing and managing email content in Marketing Cloud.
• Create a journey. A journey is a sequence of messages and actions that are triggered by customer events or attributes. A journey can be created using Journey Builder, a tool that allows designing and managing customer journeys in Marketing Cloud.

Option A is incorrect because exporting the purchase data from B2C Commerce, importing the data into Marketing Cloud, and creating an email in Content Builder is not a sufficient or efficient process for implementing an abandoned cart solution. This process does not involve creating a behavioral trigger or a journey, which are essential for sending timely and personalized email reminders based on customer behavior. Option B is incorrect because setting up Marketing Cloud Connector, creating an email in Marketing Cloud, and creating a send trigger is not a suitable or scalable process for implementing an abandoned cart solution. Marketing Cloud Connector is a feature that allows integrating Marketing Cloud with other Salesforce products, such as Sales Cloud or Service Cloud. It is not necessary or relevant for integrating Marketing Cloud with B2C Commerce. A send trigger is a rule that defines how to send an email to customers based on certain criteria or conditions. However, a send trigger does not capture or leverage the behavioral data collected by collect.js, which is crucial for creating an effective abandoned cart solution. Option D is incorrect because setting up Einstein Recommendations, setting up Marketing Cloud Connector, and creating an email in Marketing Cloud is not a relevant or optimal process for implementing an abandoned cart solution. Einstein Recommendations is a feature that allows generating personalized product recommendations based on customer behavior and preferences. It is not directly related to creating an abandoned cart solution, although it can be used to enhance the email content with relevant recommendations. As mentioned before, Marketing Cloud Connector is not necessary or relevant for integrating Marketing Cloud with B2C Commerce. This process also does not involve creating a behavioral trigger or a journey, which are essential for sending timely and personalized email reminders based on customer behavior. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_ctc_collect_code.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_jb_behavioral_triggers.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_es_create_an_email_message.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_jb_create_a_journey.htm&type=5

This answer is correct because it describes the capabilities of a B2C Commerce and Service Cloud integration with Order Management that can benefit service agents most. By sending order and transaction information to Service Cloud, service agents can have a complete view of the customer’s order history, status, and payment details, which can help them provide better service during returns, exchanges, and payments. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_service_cloud_integration.htm &type=5

• B is correct because Marketing Cloud can be used for customer segmentation based on VIP status and cart abandonment behavior. B2C Commerce can be used for creation of coupon codes using promotion rules and coupon code restrictions. B2C Commerce and Marketing Cloud functionalities can be used to send abandoned cart emails using the Marketing Cloud Connector cartridge and the Abandoned Cart Journey template. Marketing Cloud can track email open and forward count using tracking metrics.
• A is incorrect because Service Cloud is not used for customer segmentation or creation of coupon codes. Service Cloud is used for customer service and case management.
• C is incorrect because B2C Commerce is not used for customer segmentation or creation of coupon codes. B2C Commerce is used for online shopping and order management.
• D is incorrect because Tableau CRM is not used to track email open and forward count. Tableau CRM is used for data analysis and visualization.

References:

• : https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_create_audience_segment.htm&type=5
• : https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/content/b2c_commerce/topics/coupons/b2c_creating_coupon_codes.html
• : https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_abandoned_cart_journey.htm&type=5
• : https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_es_email_tracking_metrics.htm&type=5

This answer is correct because it is a way to export all the customer data from B2C Commerce and import into Service Cloud without additional development. Business Manager is a tool that allows B2C Commerce administrators to export customer data in CSV format. Data Loader is a tool that allows Salesforce administrators to import data from CSV files into Salesforce objects. References: https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/BusinessManager/ExportingCustomerData.html https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.dataLoader.meta/dataLoader/data_loader.htm

To enable the scenario of sending promotional emails with coupon offers generated in B2C Commerce, the following elements are required:

• A B2C Commerce cartridge to call Marketing Cloud APIs, such as the Transactional Messaging API, to trigger the email journey and pass the coupon code as a data attribute.
• A Marketing Cloud Installed Package to create an API integration between B2C Commerce and Marketing Cloud and provide authentication credentials and permissions.
• A B2C Commerce storefront to generate and manage the coupon codes and redemption logic. References: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/commerce/sfra/marketing-cloud/transactional-messaging-api https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/commerce/sfra/marketing-cloud/marketing-cloud-integration https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/content/b2c_commerce/topics/promotions/b2c_coupon_codes.html

Digital Engagement is a set of features in Service Cloud that enables agents to communicate with customers using social messaging channels such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and SMS. To justify the recommendation of implementing Digital Engagement, a Solution Architect can use the following reasons:

• Mobile Connect lacks integration with the service agent console without Digital Engagement. Mobile Connect is a feature in Marketing Cloud that allows sending and receiving SMS messages. However, without Digital Engagement, Mobile Connect messages cannot be handled by Service Cloud agents in the service console or omnichannel routing.
• Social Studio does not support 1:1 messaging on the apps listed in the scenario. Social Studio is a feature in Marketing Cloud that allows listening and engaging with customers on social media platforms. However, Social Studio does not support direct messaging on Facebook or WhatsApp, which are popular social messaging channels.

Option B is incorrect because Mobile Connect supports outbound messaging in more than 200 countries. Option D is incorrect because Social Studio can respond to public posts or comments on social media platforms. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.service_digital_overview.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_moc_mobileconnect.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_moc_supported_countries.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_ss_social_studio_overview.htm&type=5

These answers are correct because they are ways that Salesforce CDP can help the organization in this scenario. Salesforce CDP can ingest customer data from each system and use matching rules to find records representing the same person, uniting them under a Unified Individual. This creates a single view of the customer across all systems and channels. Salesforce CDP can also power experiences through other channels like Marketing Cloud Engagement by activating customer segments. This enables personalized and targeted marketing campaigns based on customer data and behavior. References: https://www.salesforce.com/products/customer-data-platform/overview/

Service Cloud contact should be considered the authoritative record for consent and compliance preferences, as well as primary person attributes such as name, address, birthday, phone, and email. Service Cloud contact is the core entity that represents a person across multiple Salesforce clouds and can store and manage the customer’s consent and compliance preferences using features like Individual object, Data Protection and Privacy, and Consent Management. The other systems can use Service Cloud contact as the master record and sync or update the customer data accordingly.

Shield Platform Encryption is a feature that allows you to encrypt sensitive data at rest in Service Cloud and B2C Commerce, while preserving platform functionality. Encrypted Data Sending (EDS) is a feature that allows you to send encrypted data from Service Cloud to Marketing Cloud using an encryption key that only you control. B2C Commerce’s crypto API is a set of methods that allow you to encrypt and decrypt data using symmetric or asymmetric keys in your code.

References:

• [Salesforce Shield Platform Encryption Implementation Guide]
• [Encrypted Data Sending (EDS) for Marketing Cloud]
• [B2C Commerce Crypto API]

This answer is correct because core profile data (name, email) should be maintained within Experience Cloud as the primary system when using communities as an identity provider (IDP) for commerce. This ensures that customers have a consistent identity across both platforms and can access self-service support features in communities. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_service_cloud_integration.htm &type=5

B2C Commerce should be defined as the data source authority for the customer attributes collected from the sweepstakes page, as it is the system that captures the customer data directly from the web form and validates the customer consent and compliance preferences. The other systems can consume or sync the customer data from B2C Commerce, but they should not overwrite or modify the data without the customer’s consent.

This answer is correct because it minimizes the migration of customer profile data by using Salesforce Identity as the primary authentication method. Salesforce Identity can act as an identity provider (IDP) for both B2C Commerce and Experience Cloud, and it can store customer profile data in a single place. This reduces the need to duplicate or sync customer data across multiple systems. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_service_cloud_integration.htm &type=5

The B2C Commerce to Service Cloud Connector is a solution that enables integration between B2C Commerce and Service Cloud. It allows displaying customer and order information in Service Cloud, creating orders on behalf of customers, and synchronizing customer data between the two systems. When introducing the Service Cloud Connector into an existing Salesforce Org, the following functionality considerations should be aware of:

• In order to implement the Service Cloud Connector it is necessary to enable Person Accounts, a change which cannot be reverted once implemented. Person Accounts are a type of account in Salesforce that combines an account and a contact into a single record. The Service Cloud Connector requires Person Accounts to store customer information from B2C Commerce. Enabling Person Accounts is an irreversible change that affects the entire Salesforce Org and may have implications for other features or customizations.
• The Service Cloud Connector is distributed as a managed package that can be extended to meet client-specific needs but with core functionality that cannot be altered. A managed package is a collection of application components that can be installed from AppExchange or other sources. The Service Cloud Connector is a managed package that provides core functionality for integrating B2C Commerce and Service Cloud. The core functionality cannot be modified or deleted, but it can be extended or customized using Apex code, Visualforce pages, or Lightning components.

Option C is incorrect because the Service Cloud Connector does not natively support accounts and contacts, households, and multi-brand customer models. It only supports person accounts as a customer model by default. Option D is incorrect because the Service Cloud Connector provides a collection of Lightning components that display customer and order information within Service Cloud, which do not need to be customized or deployed by a developer. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.icx_b2c_overview.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.accounts_person.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.distribution_installing_packages.htm&type=5

These answers are correct because they are recommendations that can improve the success of the automated re-engagement campaign. Using SMS as a channel can increase the engagement rate as compared to email, as SMS messages have higher open and response rates. Configuring Einstein Recommendations in Marketing Cloud can automate segment generation for Journey Builder, which can help create personalized and relevant messages based on customer data and behavior. References: https://www.salesforce.com/products/marketing-cloud/best-practices/sms-marketing-statistics/ https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_pb_einstein_recommendations.htm &type=5

This answer is correct because managing inventory data inside of B2C Commerce makes it easier to parse by store and enable buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) functionality. B2C Commerce can store inventory information for multiple locations and provide real-time availability information to customers and service agents. B2C Commerce can also integrate with Salesforce OMS to manage order fulfillment and payment processing for BOPIS orders. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_oms_integration.htm &type=5

• Option A is correct because authentication credentials should be stored and managed by Experience Cloud as the system of record for this customer data. Experience Cloud acts as an identity provider (IDP) for commerce, meaning that it verifies the identity of customers who log in to ecommerce sites using their communities credentials. Experience Cloud can also leverage Salesforce Identity features to provide secure and seamless authentication across multiple Salesforce clouds and external systems.
• Option B is incorrect because address book should not be stored and managed by Experience Cloud as the system of record for this customer data. Address book is mainly used for ecommerce purposes, such as shipping and billing addresses, and it should be stored and managed by B2C Commerce as the system of record. B2C Commerce can also integrate with Experience Cloud to provide a consistent user experience across ecommerce sites and communities.

This answer is correct because it aligns with the executive team’s request to see the benefits and return on investment sooner than three years. A multi-phased approach allows for incremental delivery of functionality across all clouds, which can provide value to the business and customers faster and more frequently. References: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/modules/solution-design/solution-design-process

• A is correct because defining a new platform event in Salesforce and publishing it with Process Builder when the opportunity status changes to Closed-Won is a valid way to trigger an integration with the ESB using the CometD protocol.
• D is correct because enabling ESB to subscribe to the platform event using the CometD protocol and notifying the back-end ERP system to create the order asynchronously is a valid way to handle the integration with the ERP system using a publish-subscribe model.
• B is incorrect because publishing to a platform event using the CometD protocol requires an Apex trigger, not a Process Builder process. Also, creating the order synchronously would not be advisable as it would introduce latency and dependency on the ERP system’s availability.
• C is incorrect because defining a new platform event in the back-end system for the order details would not be possible as platform events are Salesforce-specific objects that can only be defined within Salesforce.

References:

• : https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.platform_events.meta/platform_events/platform_events_intro_emp.htm
• : https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.platform_events.meta/platform_events/platform_events_subscribe.htm
• : https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.platform_events.meta/platform_events/platform_events_publish_apex.htm
• : https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.platform_events.meta/platform_events/platform_events_define.htm

Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud are considered authoritative systems for consent and compliance preferences, as well as primary person attributes such as name, address, birthday, phone, and email. Service Cloud is the system of record for customer service interactions and case management, and it can store customer consent and preferences for different channels and purposes. Marketing Cloud is the system of record for customer engagement and marketing campaigns, and it can store customer consent and preferences for email, SMS, push notifications, and other channels. B2C Commerce is not an authoritative system for consent and compliance preferences, as it does not store them natively. It can store some primary person attributes such as name, address, phone, and email, but they may not be the most up-to-date or accurate. Experience Cloud is not an authoritative system for consent and compliance preferences, as it relies on other systems to store them. It can store some primary person attributes such as name, email, and birthday, but they may not be the most up-to-date or accurate. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_data_integration_best_practices.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_data_integration_considerations.htm&type=5

B2C Commerce Governance and Quotas are a set of rules and limits that apply to B2C Commerce instances to ensure the efficiency and stability of solutions built on the platform. The following considerations should be kept in mind when considering B2C Commerce Governance and Quotas:

• Object quotas status is updated with an up to 20-minute delay. Therefore, a Solution Architect must consider this delay when performing calculations related to traffic and limits. Object quotas are limits on the number of objects that can be created or stored in B2C Commerce, such as products, categories, customers, orders, etc. The object quotas status shows the current usage and remaining capacity of each object quota. However, the status is not updated in real time, but with an up to 20-minute delay. This means that the Solution Architect should account for this delay when estimating the traffic and limits for each object quota.
• If an enforced quota is exceeded, an exception is thrown, which prevents the current operation from completing. The Solution Architect should design the solution so that the exception can be caught within a customization. Enforced quotas are quotas that are strictly enforced by B2C Commerce and cannot be exceeded or changed by customers. Examples of enforced quotas are API calls per hour, script execution time, cache size, etc. If an enforced quota is exceeded, B2C Commerce throws an exception that stops the current operation from completing. This can result in errors or failures in the storefront or backend processes. The Solution Architect should design the solution so that the exception can be caught within a customization and handled gracefully.

Option B is incorrect because sandbox quotas cannot be softened by exporting them from a production instance and importing them onto a sandbox instance. Sandbox quotas are fixed and cannot be changed by customers. Option C is incorrect because the Solution Architect cannot assume that quota violations have not occurred unless a site is experiencing performance issues. Quota violations can occur without affecting the site performance, but they can still cause errors or failures in certain operations or processes. References:

• https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/Governance/GovernanceOverview.html
• https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/Governance/ObjectQuotas.html
• https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/Governance/EnforcedQuotas.html

Marketing Cloud treats leads and contacts as separate records, even if they have the same email address. This means that syncing leads from Sales Cloud to Marketing Cloud can create duplicate contacts and increase the contact count and billing. To avoid this, the marketing team should consider using contacts only or converting leads to contacts before syncing them to Marketing Cloud. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_sync_leads_and_contacts.htm &type=5

• A is correct because the Service Cloud Connector only works with registered B2C Commerce customer accounts and does not support guests or anonymous storefront shoppers. The connector uses the customer ID to link the Service Cloud contact with the B2C Commerce customer profile.
• B is incorrect because the Service Cloud Connector supports both SOAP and REST services for data synchronization between Service Cloud and B2C Commerce.
• C is incorrect because the Service Cloud Connector requires B2C Commerce to be registered as a remote site in Service Cloud regardless of the geographic region. This is to allow outbound messages from Service Cloud to B2C Commerce.
• D is incorrect because the Service Cloud Connector requires a dedicated Integration User with administrative rights in both Service Cloud and B2C Commerce. This user is used to authenticate and authorize the data synchronization between the two systems.

References:

• : https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/ServiceCloud/ServiceCloudConnectorOverview.html
• : https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/ServiceCloud/ServiceCloudConnectorDataSynchronization.html
• : https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/ServiceCloud/ServiceCloudConnectorSetup.html
• : https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/ServiceCloud/ServiceCloudConnectorUserSetup.html

This answer is correct because it is a way to reduce the storage size in Salesforce and still be able to access the ERP Invoice records in Salesforce. Salesforce Connect/External Objects can be used to display external data in Salesforce without copying or storing it. Custom Apex adapters can be used to connect to any external system that has a web service API, such as an ERP system. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.datacloud_connect.htm &type=5 https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_connector_intro.htm

The Secondary Instance Group is used for sandboxes in B2C Commerce. Adding new sandboxes to this group does not require creating a new realm or adding instances to the Primary Instance Group, which is used for production and staging instances. References: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/commerce/b2c-commerce/guide/b2c-developer-sandboxes.html

A. Enabling customer service agents to enroll customers in an Abandoned Cart Journey in Marketing Cloud if an interaction does not result in the processing of an order can help increase checkouts and decrease the time from adding items to completing a checkout by sending targeted and personalized messages to customers who have left items in their carts without purchasing them. This can help re-engage customers, remind them of their cart contents, and encourage them to complete their orders. D. Monitoring the cart items and time since it has been active in B2C Commerce and sending a reminder and checkout incentive 18 hours after the cart was last modified can help increase checkouts and decrease the time from adding items to completing a checkout by leveraging customer behavior data, timing, and urgency to motivate customers to buy their items before they are out of stock or unavailable. This can help reduce cart abandonment, increase conversion rates, and boost customer loyalty. References:

• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_jb_abandoned_cart.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_abandoned_carts.htm&type=5

A. The Contact Data Portability report in Marketing Cloud is a feature that allows creating a report containing subscriber data related to a single contact, such as email address, name, phone number, preferences, etc. This report can be used to provide customers access to their own data or comply with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA. B. The Customer Data Snapshots report in Commerce Cloud is a feature that allows creating a report containing purchaser data related to a single customer, such as order history, payment methods, addresses, etc. This report can be used to provide customers access to their own data or comply with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA. References: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_overview_contact_data_portability.htm &type=5 https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/content/b2c_commerce/topics/admin/b2c_customer_data_snapshots.html

• Option A is correct because running load testing in B2C Commerce pre-launch against the production instance connected to a full copy sandbox in Service Cloud is a recommended practice to ensure that the multi-cloud solution can handle the expected traffic and transactions without compromising performance or functionality.
• Option C is correct because using a single Marketing Cloud instance to connect to multiple Service Cloud environments using Marketing Cloud Connect for each business unit is a recommended practice to enable data synchronization and integration between the clouds without duplicating data or creating conflicts.
• Option B is incorrect because using Marketing Cloud business units as testing environments is not a recommended practice, as it may cause data quality issues, security risks, and configuration challenges. Marketing Cloud business units should be used for segmentation and personalization purposes, not for testing or development.
• Option D is incorrect because using a Service Cloud partial copy sandbox to provide better performance than a developer pro sandbox as well as a normal sandbox is not a valid statement, as partial copy sandboxes have the same performance characteristics as developer pro sandboxes and normal sandboxes. The main difference between partial copy sandboxes and other types of sandboxes is the amount of data they can store.

References:

• [Get Started with B2C Solution Architect Cert Prep - Trailhead]
• [Certification - B2C Solution Architect - Trailhead]

B. Using a Salesforce record ID as a single unique identifier to apply across channels and clouds can help ensure GDPR compliance by enabling data portability, deletion, and anonymization across systems. This can also reduce data duplication and improve data quality. D. Setting field-level encryption across B2C Commerce, Marketing Cloud, and Service Cloud can help ensure GDPR compliance by protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure. This can also help meet the requirements of data minimization and pseudonymization. References:

• https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/modules/gdpr_basics/gdpr_basics_principles
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.mc_co_contact_key.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.b2c_commerce_security.htm&type=5
• https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.field_level_encryption.htm&type=5

A real-time inventory service is a service that allows accessing and displaying the current inventory levels of products or SKUs across different locations or sources, such as warehouses or stores. A real-time inventory service can help provide accurate and consistent inventory information to customers and staff, avoid overselling or underselling products, and optimize order fulfillment and delivery processes. To define an architectural solution that both mitigates the risk of overselling and allows for a positive customer service experience in the event inventory falls short, a Solution Architect should include the following ways:

• Call real-time inventory services directly throughout the product grid and checkout experience to ensure accurate inventory count for every available SKU is displayed to the shopper. By calling real-time inventory services directly throughout the product grid and checkout experience, the Solution Architect can provide up-to-date and reliable inventory information to shoppers on every page where they can view or select products or SKUs. This can help prevent shoppers from adding out-of-stock items to their cart or placing orders that cannot be fulfilled.
• Use Order Management capabilities to support the redirection of orders placed to warehouses or stores showing inventory for all, or most, of the SKU-level products in the order. By using Order Management capabilities, such as Salesforce Order Management or B2C Commerce Order Management, the Solution Architect can support the redirection of orders placed to different locations or sources based on their inventory availability and other factors, such as cost, speed, or sustainability. This can help optimize order fulfillment and delivery processes, reduce shipping costs and delays, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Call real-time inventory services on product and cart pages to confirm that inventory has not changed. By calling real-time inventory services on product and cart pages, the Solution Architect can confirm that inventory has not changed since the last page load or refresh. This can help detect any discrepancies or conflicts between the displayed inventory information and the actual inventory levels, such as when another shopper has purchased the same item in the meantime. This can help avoid overselling products or disappointing customers with inaccurate inventory information.

Option A is incorrect because using Service Cloud to text all registered customers when any product comes back in stock is not a way to mitigate the risk of overselling or allow for a positive customer service experience in the event inventory falls short. Service Cloud is a product that allows managing customer service interactions across different channels and systems. Service Cloud does not provide any functionality or capability related to real-time inventory services or order management. Option D is incorrect because using both B2C Commerce and Marketing Cloud to offer email notifications for products that are back in stock is not a way to mitigate the risk of overselling