CRT-450 Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (SP23) Question and Answers

 A before-save Apex trigger on the Lead object can validate the email address using regular expressions or other logic and display an error message if it is invalid. This solution is efficient, scalable, and does not require any external dependencies or user intervention. References:

• [Apex Triggers]: Learn how to write Apex triggers to perform custom actions before or after changes to Salesforce records.
• [Validation Rules]: Learn how to use validation rules to check the accuracy of data before it’s saved to your database.
• [Approval Processes]: Learn how to automate the approval of records in Salesforce.
• [Lightning Web Components]: Learn how to build fast and reusable web components on the Lightning Platform.

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))

• Add a new Create Records element. This is true because the developer needs to create a new Contact record and store its ID on the Opportunity record. A Create Records element allows the developer to create one or more records of a specific object type and assign values to the fields of those records1.
• Add a new Get Records element. This is false because the developer does not need to query any existing records from the database. A Get Records element allows the developer to find and store one or more records of a specific object type that meet certain criteria2.
• Add a new Update Records element. This is false because the developer already has an Update Records element in the flow that updates the Opportunity record. A Update Records element allows the developer to update one or more records of a specific object type that meet certain criteria3.
• Add a new Roll back Records element. This is false because the developer does not need to undo any changes made by the flow. A Roll back Records element allows the developer to roll back the changes made by the flow to the database if an error occurs.

References:

• 1: Create Records
• 2: Get Records
• 3: Update Records
• : Roll Back Records

• Scheduled Flow and Record-Triggered Flow are two automation tools that a developer can recommend to meet the business requirements of sending a follow-up email reminder 6 hours after the stage_c field is set to ‘Waiting on customer’. They are both bulk safe, meaning they can handle large volumes of records without hitting governor limits12.
• Scheduled Flow is an automation tool that allows you to run a flow at a specific time or on a recurring schedule. You can use it to query the Case object for records that have the stage_c field set to ‘Waiting on customer’ and then send an email reminder to the case owner or the customer3 .
• Record-Triggered Flow is an automation tool that allows you to run a flow when a record is created or updated. You can use it to create a scheduled path that executes 6 hours after the stage_c field is set to ‘Waiting on customer’ and then send an email reminder to the case owner or the customer .
• Einstein Next Best Action and Process Builder are two other automation tools, but they are not suitable for meeting the business requirements. They are not bulk safe, meaning they can hit governor limits when processing large volumes of records12.
• Einstein Next Best Action is an automation tool that allows you to provide intelligent and contextual recommendations to users based on business rules and predictive models. It is not designed to send email reminders based on field values .
• Process Builder is an automation tool that allows you to create a process that performs actions when certain criteria are met. It can send email alerts, but it does not support time-based actions for record update triggers. It also has lower limits for the number of email alerts and scheduled actions than flows .

References:

• 1: Bulk Apex Triggers
• 2: Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Automation and Logic
• 3: Schedule a Flow to Run at a Specific Time
• : Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: User Interface
• : [Create a Record-Triggered Flow]
• : Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Data Modeling and Management
• : [Einstein Next Best Action Basics]
• : Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Business Logic and Process Automation
• : [Create a Process That Performs Scheduled Actions]
• : Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Testing and Debugging

 A developer can execute tests in an org using the following methods:

• Setup Menu: By browsing to setup->Apex Test Execution, the developer can select and run tests from the user interface1.
• SalesforceDX: By using the Salesforce CLI on the command line, the developer can run tests in an org using the force:apex:test:run command2. This command can also be used from Salesforce Extensions for VS Code or from within third-party continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins or CircleCI2.
• Tooling API: The developer can also run tests using the Tooling REST API. Use the /runTestsAsynchronous/ and /runTestsSynchronous/ endpoints to run tests asynchronously or synchronously3.

References:

• 1: Get a Refresh on Testing Unit | Salesforce Trailhead
• 2: Run Apex Tests | Salesforce DX Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 3: What are three ways for a developer to execute tests in an Org?

 To allow reporting on which companies have reported which bugs, a junction object between Bug__c and Account is needed. A junction object is a custom object with two master-detail relationships, one to each of the objects it is joining. A junction object allows many-to-many relationships between objects, such as Bug__c and Account in this scenario. With a junction object, each bug can be related to multiple accounts, and each account can be related to multiple bugs. A roll-up summary field, a lookup field, or a master-detail field would not allow this kind of relationship, as they only support one-to-many or one-to-one relationships between objects. References:

• Define Relationships Between Custom Objects (Trailhead Module)
• Relationships Among Objects (Salesforce Developer Documentation)
• Free Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Practice Exam (With Answers) (Salesforce Ben)

An Assignment Flow element is a logic element that allows you to set values in variables, collection variables, record variables, record collection variables, and global variables1. You can use an Assignment Flow element to assign the support representative name to the custom field on the Case object based on the case origin. This way, you can automate the case assignment process without writing any code or using any formula. A trigger, a formula field, and a validation rule are not the best solutions for this scenario, as they either require code, are not dynamic, or do not change the field value. References: 1: Flow Element: Assignment - Salesforce

Using the Database method with all or None set to false allows the developer to insert the Task records without throwing an exception if some of them fail. This way, the integration can read the task records that were successfully inserted, and the developer can handle the failed records in the trigger or elsewhere. The other options are either too disruptive to the business logic (A and C) or do not prevent the exception from occurring (B). References: Database Methods, Bulk Exception Handling, Trigger Exceptions

The correct answers are C and D because they are the minimum requirements for deploying Apex code from a sandbox to production. According to the Salesforce documentation1, “To deploy Apex or package it for the AppExchange, at least 75% of your Apex code must be covered by unit tests, and all of those tests must complete successfully.” Additionally, “Every test method must use the System.assert methods to verify that the expected behavior occurs.” The other options are incorrect because they are not mandatory for deployment, but rather best practices or recommendations. Deploying during business hours may not be feasible or desirable for some organizations, depending on their availability and change management processes. Having at least one line of test coverage for each trigger is not enough to ensure code quality and functionality, and may not meet the 75% code coverage requirement. References:

• Apex Testing
• Deploy Apex
• Trailhead: Apex Testing

A developer should use an Apex REST class to satisfy this requirement. An Apex REST class can expose a custom REST API that can be called from an external system, such as an order management system, to retrieve data in real time and return it in JSON or XML format1. The developer can then use the @InvocableMethod annotation on a method in the Apex REST class to make it available as an action in Flow Builder2. The developer can then use this action in the multi-screen flow to display the list of order number and dates on the screen for the call center agents. References:

• 1: Apex REST Methods | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 2: Customize Order Management Flows Unit | Salesforce Trailhead

The value of the count field after inserting an Account with an initial value of zero is 2, because both the trigger and the workflow rule will increment the count field by 1. The order of execution for this scenario is as follows:

• The Account record is inserted with a count value of 0.
• The system runs the before insert trigger, which increments the count value to 1.
• The system saves the record to the database, but does not commit yet.
• The system runs the after insert trigger, which does not affect the count value.
• The system executes the workflow rule, which increments the count value to 2.
• The system updates the record again with the new count value.
• The system commits the record to the database.

The field update in the workflow rule is configured to not re-evaluate workflow rules, which means that the workflow rule will not be triggered again by the second update. Therefore, the count value will remain 2.

References: Triggers and Order of Execution, Workflow Field Updates, Learn Salesforce Order of Execution

A deployment script is a file that contains a series of commands or instructions to perform a deployment task, such as creating or updating metadata components, running tests, or validating changes. To run a script that deploys to a sandbox, the development team can use the following tools:

• Option A: VS Code. VS Code is a code editor that supports Salesforce development with extensions, such as Salesforce Extension Pack and Salesforce CLI Integration. VS Code allows the development team to write and execute deployment scripts using the Salesforce CLI commands or the SFDX commands palette. VS Code also provides features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, debugging, and source control integration.
• Option B: SFDX CLI. SFDX CLI is a command-line tool that enables the development team to interact with Salesforce orgs and perform various tasks, such as creating scratch orgs, retrieving and deploying metadata, running tests, and managing packages. SFDX CLI can run deployment scripts written in different formats, such as shell scripts, batch files, or JSON files.

References: The use of VS Code and SFDX CLI to run deployment scripts can be referenced in the Salesforce Platform Developer I learning documents, specifically in modules that cover Salesforce DX and deployment tools, such as:

• Get Started with Salesforce DX
• Deploy Changes to Orgs
• VS Code Basics

The developer should select the Allow reparenting option on the master-detail relationship between Order and OrderItem. This option enables the developer to change the parent record of a child record in a master-detail relationship, which is also known as reparenting. By default, reparenting is not allowed in master-detail relationships, because the child record inherits the sharing and security settings of its parent record. However, in some cases, such as splitting an order into multiple orders, reparenting may be necessary to move some existing OrderItem records to a new Order record. The developer can use the Apex Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements, such as update or upsert, to change the parent record of the OrderItem records.

Changing the master-detail relationship to an external lookup relationship is not a valid option, because external lookup relationships are only available for external objects, which are objects that map to data stored outside Salesforce. Adding without sharing to the Apex class declaration is not a relevant option, because it only affects the sharing rules that apply to the Apex class, not the relationship between the objects. Creating a junction object between OrderItem and Order is not a suitable option, because it would create a many-to-many relationship between the objects, which is not the desired outcome.

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

 Validation rules and record-triggered flows are two declarative options for building out the business logic layer of a Salesforce application. Validation rules allow the developer to define criteria and error messages to prevent invalid data from being saved1. Record-triggered flows allow the developer to automate actions based on changes in records, such as creating, updating, or deleting related records2. Both of these options can be configured and maintained by a Salesforce administrator without writing code. References:

• Validation Rules, Trailhead module
• Record-Triggered Automation, Trailhead module

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

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).

 To avoid exceeding the view state limit of 170 KB12, the developer should implement pagination with a StandardSetController. A StandardSetController allows the developer to display a set of records in a Visualforce page with built-in support for pagination, sorting, and filtering3. By using a StandardSetController, the developer can limit the number of records that are displayed and stored in the view state at a time, and provide navigation buttons for the user to access the next or previous set of records.

The other options are not correct because:

• A. Use Lazy loading and a transient List variable. This option is not effective, because lazy loading means that the data is loaded only when it is needed, but it still requires storing the data in the view state. A transient List variable is not included in the view state, but it also means that the data is lost after each request and has to be queried again, which can affect performance and consistency.
• B. Use JavaScript remoting with SOQL Offset. This option is not recommended, because JavaScript remoting does not support pagination, sorting, or filtering, and requires additional JavaScript code to handle the callbacks and display the data. SOQL Offset is also limited to 2,000 records, and can cause performance issues when used with large data sets.
• C. Implement pagination with an OffsetController. This option is not optimal, because an OffsetController is a custom controller that uses SOQL Offset to implement pagination. As mentioned above, SOQL Offset has limitations and drawbacks that make it unsuitable for large data sets.

References:

• : Optimize the View State
• : Create More Complex Visualforce Pages with Increased View State Limit
• : StandardSetController Class
• : [Transient Keyword]
• : [SOQL OFFSET Clause]

The correct definition of a Lightning Web Component property that uses the getAccounts method is option C. In Salesforce, the @wire decorator is used to read data from one of the wire adapters built into Lightning Web Components or create a JavaScript property in a Lightning web component. The property is then provisioned with data, error, or both. A provisioned property has a specific shape—data and error properties—designed for working with wire services.

In this case, @wire(getAccounts, { searchTern: '$searchTern' }) accountList; is the correct syntax where:

• getAccounts is the Apex method.
• { searchTern: '$searchTern' } are parameters passed to the Apex method.
• accountList is the JavaScript property that gets assigned the data returned by getAccounts.

References: Lightning Web Components Developer Guide

The correct answer is D because the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design framework is a best practice for developing scalable and maintainable applications on the Salesforce platform. The MVC framework separates the application logic into three layers: the model, which represents the data and business logic; the view, which displays the user interface and user interactions; and the controller, which mediates the communication between the model and the view. By using the MVC framework, developers can modularize their code, reuse components, and avoid tight coupling between layers. The other options are incorrect because they are not design frameworks, but rather development methodologies or architectures. Flux is an architecture for building user interfaces with React, a JavaScript library. Waterfall and Agile are methodologies for managing software development projects, with different approaches to planning, testing, and delivering software. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: MVC Architecture
• Trailhead: Apex Basics for .NET Developers
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide

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

To check the test coverage of active Process Builder and Flows deploying them in a Change Set, a developer can use SOQL and the Tooling API. The Tooling API provides the FlowTestCoverage object, which represents the test coverage for a flow or process by a given Apex method. The developer can use SOQL queries to retrieve the FlowTestCoverage records for the flows and processes that are included in the Change Set, and calculate the overall test coverage percentage. The developer can also use the Tooling API to create, update, or delete FlowTestCoverage records.

Option A is incorrect because the Flow properties page does not show the test coverage of the flow or process. Option B is incorrect because the code Coverage Setup page only shows the test coverage of Apex classes and triggers, not flows or processes. Option C is incorrect because the Apex testresult class only provides information about the test execution results, not the test coverage of flows or processes.

References: FlowTestCoverage | Tooling API | Salesforce Developers, How to Invoke Apex from Flows Using InvocableMethod Annotation, How can a developer check the test coverage of active process builder and flows deploying them in a changing set?

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

A polymorphic lookup field is a relationship field that can reference one of several different types of objects. For example, the Who relationship field of a Task can be a Contact or a Lead. The WhatId field on the standard Event object is another example of a polymorphic lookup field, as it can reference any object that allows activities, such as Account, Opportunity, Case, etc. To determine the type of the referenced object, you can use the What.Type field in a SOQL query. You can also use the TYPEOF clause to filter or select fields based on the object type. References:

• Understanding Relationship Fields and Polymorphic Fields
• Working with Polymorphic Relationships in SOQL Queries
• Lookup Search Cheat Sheet

To create test data within the unit test with the least amount of code, you can use Test.loadData to populate data in your test methods from a static resource containing test data. This way, you don’t have to write code to insert each record individually, and you can reuse the same data for multiple test methods. Test.loadData also allows you to specify the number of records to load, so you can easily test with 200 account records. Using the @isTest(isParallel=true) annotation in the test class does not affect the creation of test data, but it allows the test class to run in parallel with other test classes, which can improve performance. Using the @isTest(seeAllData=true) annotation in the test class is not recommended, as it makes the test methods rely on data in a particular organization, which can cause unexpected failures or inconsistencies. It is also a bad practice to use real data for testing, as it can expose sensitive information or cause unwanted side effects. References:

• Testing Best Practices
• Free Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Practice Exam (With Answers)
• Developer Best Practices Checklist

QUESTION: 130

The Job_Application__c custom object has a field that is a Master-Detail relationship to the Contact object, where the Contact object is the Master. As part of a feature implementation, a developer needs to retrieve a list containing all Contact records where the related Account Industry is ‘Technology’ while also retrieving the contact’s Job_Application__c records.

Based on the object’s relationships, what is the most efficient statement to retrieve the list of contacts?

A. [SELECT Id, (SELECT Id FROM Job_Applications_r) FROM Contact WHERE

Account.Industry = ‘Technology’];

B. [SELECT Id, (SELECT Id FROM Job_Applications_r) FROM Contact WHERE

Accounts.Industry = ‘Technology’];

C. [SELECT Id, (SELECT Id FROM Job_Applications_c) FROM Contact WHERE

Accounts.Industry = ‘Technology’];

D. [SELECT Id, (SELECT Id FROM Job_Application_c) FROM Contact WHERE

Account.Industry = ‘Technology’];

Answer: A

To query child records from a parent object, you need to use a subquery inside parentheses. The subquery should specify the fields to retrieve from the child object, and the relationship name to use. The parent object should be specified after the FROM clause, and any filter conditions on the parent object should be specified after the WHERE clause. In this case, the parent object is Contact, the child object is Job_Application__c, the relationship name is Job_Applications__r, and the filter condition is Account.Industry = 'Technology'.

The other options are incorrect because they use the wrong relationship name or syntax. Option B uses Accounts instead of Account, which is not a valid field on the Contact object. Option C uses Job_Applications_c instead of Job_Applications__r, which is not a valid relationship name. Option D uses Job_Application_c instead of Job_Applications__r, which is also not a valid relationship name. References:

• Trailhead: Write SOQL Queries
• Trailhead: Querying Data with SOQL
• Salesforce Developer Guide: Relationship Queries

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)

A roll-up summary field calculates values from a set of related records, such as those in a related list. You can create a roll-up summary field on the object that is on the master side of a master-detail relationship, such as the Order object, and summarize the values of a field in the detail records, such as the Order Line items. You can choose the SUM roll-up type to get the total of all Order Line item totals on the Order record. This is the best practice because it does not require any code or additional actions to maintain the accuracy of the field value. References: Implement Roll-Up Summary Fields Unit | Salesforce Trailhead, Roll-Up Summary Field - Salesforce, How to create Roll-Up Summary fields in Salesforce

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)

 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]

The Test class provides a method called getStandardPricebookId() that returns the ID of the standard price book in the organization1. This method allows access to the standard price book without using SeeAllData or loading a static resource. The other options are either invalid or unnecessary for this purpose. References:

• Test Class | Apex Reference Guide | Salesforce Developers

 In Salesforce, the sharing rules are always enforced for the running user if not explicitly stated otherwise. The running user’s permissions and field-level security are always enforced, regardless of whether the class is defined with or without sharing. So in this case, since there is no explicit sharing declaration in the provided code snippet, it defaults to enforcing the sharing rules for the running user. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Using the with sharing, without sharing, and inherited sharing Keywords
• Trailhead: Apex Sharing and Security

To implement the Apex method that is executed when a recommendation is rejected, the developer should keep in mind the following factors:

• The method must use the @Future annotation because it performs a callout to an external system, which is not allowed in synchronous Apex. The @Future annotation marks a method as asynchronous, meaning that it runs in a separate thread and does not block the main execution1.
• The method must use the @invocableMethod annotation because it is invoked from a flow that is triggered by the Einstein Next Best Action component. The @invocableMethod annotation enables an Apex method to be called from a flow, process, or REST API2.
• The method must be defined as static because it is annotated with @Future and @invocableMethod. Both annotations require the method to be static, meaning that it belongs to the class and not to any instance of the class3.

References:

• 1: Asynchronous Apex
• 2: Invocable Apex
• 3: Static and Instance Methods, Variables, and Initialization Code

Performing queries inside loops is a common mistake that can lead to reaching governor limits quickly, especially in a multi-tenant environment like Salesforce where resources are shared among multiple users. It’s essential to optimize the code for efficiency and performance by reducing the total number of SOQL queries whenever possible. This can be achieved by moving queries outside of loops, using collections to hold data, and leveraging bulkified methods. References: The related learning material can be found in the “Apex Basics & Database” module on Trailhead, specifically in the unit titled “Write SOQL Queries”(1(https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/apex_database/apex_database_soql%29%29.

I also noticed that you sent me an image along with your question. It seems to be a snippet of code written in Apex, which is used for Salesforce development. It shows a public static method named obtainAllFields that takes a Set of Ids as an argument and returns a List of Lead objects. Inside this method, there’s a for loop that iterates over each Id from the provided Set and performs a SOQL query to fetch all fields of the Lead record with that specific Id. Each queried Lead record is then added to the result list which is returned after all iterations are complete. This is an example of performing queries inside loops, which is not a best practice and can cause governor limit issues.

The code snippet provided in the image is a Salesforce Apex code that is used to create new accounts in a Salesforce org. Initially, there are five existing accounts. In the provided Apex code, one account named ‘MyAccount’ is created and inserted into the org, making the total six accounts. Then, a loop is executed to create and add ten more new accounts (named ‘New Account 1’ to ‘New Account 10’) into the org using a do-while loop that runs while x is less than 10 (starting from x=1). So, after executing this code, there will be an additional eleven accounts added to the initial five accounts making it a total of fifteen (5 initial + 11 new = 16) accounts in the org. References: The explanation can be corroborated with knowledge of Apex programming on Salesforce’s official learning platform Trailhead and related documentation.

• [Apex Basics for Admins]
• [Apex Developer Guide]
• [Developer Console]

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

• View the Apex Jobs page and query the AsyncApexJob object are two ways a developer can get the status of an enqueued job for a class that implements the Queueable interface. They are both methods to monitor and manage the asynchronous Apex jobs that are submitted to the Apex job queue12.
• View the Apex Jobs page is a user interface option that allows a developer to see the status and results of the asynchronous Apex jobs in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can show the progress, completion, failure, or cancellation of the jobs, as well as the start time, end time, submitted by, and apex class name of the jobs12.
• Query the AsyncApexJob object is a programmatic option that allows a developer to retrieve the status and results of the asynchronous Apex jobs using SOQL. It can access the same fields and information as the Apex Jobs page, as well as additional fields such as JobType, ParentJobId, and ExtendedStatus12.
• View the Apex Status page and view the Apex Flex Queue are two other options, but they are not applicable for the Queueable interface. They are used for different types of asynchronous Apex jobs12.
• View the Apex Status page is an option that allows a developer to see the status and results of the batch Apex jobs and future methods in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can show the number of batches or methods processed, failed, or remaining, as well as the start time, end time, submitted by, and apex class or method name of the jobs12.
• View the Apex Flex Queue is an option that allows a developer to see and reorder the pending batch Apex jobs that are waiting to be processed in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can hold up to 100 batch Apex jobs that exceed the limit of 5 concurrent jobs. It can show the apex class name, submitted by, and submitted date of the jobs12.

References:

• 1: Asynchronous Apex
• 2: Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Automation and Logic

 The code snippet is likely to exceed the governor limit for the total number of records retrieved by SOQL queries. In Salesforce, there is a limit on the total number of records that can be retrieved by SOQL queries in a transaction. This limit helps in preventing the overconsumption of shared resources. If a Lightning web component tries to retrieve more than 50,000 records, it will hit this governor limit1.

The code snippet has a SOQL query inside a for loop, which is a bad practice and should be avoided. The query retrieves all the lead records with the Origin_c field, regardless of whether they are related to the current component or not. This can result in a large number of records being returned, especially if the environment has more than 2,000 lead records. The query also does not use any filters or limits to reduce the number of records. The code then updates the LeadSource field of each record and performs a DML operation inside the loop, which is another bad practice and should be avoided. The DML operation can also trigger other processes, such as workflows, triggers, or validation rules, that can consume more resources and cause other governor limits to be exceeded.

A better way to write the code would be to use a list variable to store the lead records that need to be updated, and use a SOQL query outside the loop with filters and limits to retrieve only the relevant records. Then, iterate over the list and update the LeadSource field of each record. Finally, perform a single DML operation outside the loop to update the list of records. This way, the code will reduce the number of SOQL queries and DML statements, and the number of records retrieved and processed.

References:

• Apex Governor Limits | Salesforce Developer Limits and Allocations Quick Reference | Salesforce Developers
• Apex Code Best Practices | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• SOQL For Loops | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

 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

This code is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, because it takes user-supplied input and outputs it directly back to the user without escaping the XSS-vulnerable characters, such as <, >, ", ', and &. By setting the escape attribute to false, the developer disables the anti-XSS filter that is enabled by default for most Visualforce tags. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious HTML or JavaScript code into the userInput parameter, which can then execute on the user’s browser and compromise their security or privacy. References:

• Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
• Security Tips for Apex and Visualforce Development
• Security Guidelines for Apex and Visualforce Development

 To create a CreditcardPayment class that provides an implementation of an existing Payment class, the developer should use the extends keyword to indicate that CreditcardPayment is a subclass of Payment, and the override keyword to indicate that CreditcardPayment provides a different implementation of the makePayment method than the superclass. This way, the CreditcardPayment class inherits the properties and methods of the Payment class, but can also modify or add its own behavior.

The other options are not correct because:

• B. Public class CreditCardPayment implements Payment. This option is not valid, because the implements keyword is used to indicate that a class implements an interface, not another class. An interface is a collection of abstract methods that a class must define, but a class is a blueprint for creating objects that have properties and methods.
• C. Public class CreditCardPayment extends Payment. This option is not valid, because it does not use the override keyword to provide a different implementation of the makePayment method. Without the override keyword, the subclass would inherit the same implementation of the method as the superclass, which defeats the purpose of creating a subclass.
• D. Public class CreditCardPayment implements Payment. This option is not valid, because it has the same problem as option B. It uses the implements keyword instead of the extends keyword, which is incorrect for creating a subclass of another class.

References:

• : Inheritance
• : Interfaces

The Trigger.old context variable returns a list of the old versions of the sObject records. This sObject list is only available in update and delete triggers1. In a before insert trigger, there are no old versions of the records, so the Trigger.old context variable is null2. References:

• 1: Trigger Context Variables | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers
• 2: Get Started with Apex Triggers Unit | Salesforce Trailhead

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 @InvocableMethod annotation is used to identify methods that can be run as invocable actions from a flow, a bot, or an NBA. There are some considerations when using this annotation in Apex, such as:

• A method using the @InvocableMethod annotation must define a return value, even if it is null. This is because the invocable action must return a value to the flow, bot, or NBA that invokes it.
• A method using the @InvocableMethod annotation can have only one input parameter, which can be a list of a primitive data type, a list of a specific sObject type, or a list of a generic sObject type. This is because the invocable action can accept only one input value from the flow, bot, or NBA that invokes it.
• A method using the @InvocableMethod annotation must be declared as static, because it is not associated with a specific instance of the class that defines it. Static methods can be invoked without creating an object of the class.
• A method using the @InvocableMethod annotation can be declared as either public or global, depending on the visibility of the invocable action. Public methods are visible within the same namespace, while global methods are visible across namespaces.
• Only one method using the @InvocableMethod annotation can be defined per Apex class, because each invocable action is associated with a single Apex class. Multiple invocable methods in the same class would cause ambiguity and confusion.

References: InvocableMethod Annotation | Apex Developer Guide, How to Invoke Apex from Flows Using InvocableMethod Annotation

In Salesforce, the sharing context is determined by the definition of the class where a method is defined, not where it is invoked or instantiated. Since there’s no “with sharing” or “without sharing” keyword in the class definition in the provided example, it operates in system context. In system context, Apex code has access to all objects and fields— object permissions, field-level security, sharing rules aren’t applied for the current user. References: Apex Developer Guide

A developer can execute tests in an org using different methods, depending on the context and the tools available. The Tooling API1 allows developers to run tests programmatically by making REST or SOAP calls. The Setup Menu2 provides a user interface for running tests in the Salesforce org. Salesforce DX3 is a command-line tool that enables developers to create, test, and deploy applications using scratch orgs, which are temporary and customizable orgs for development and testing purposes. References: 1: Tooling API | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers(https://cloudely.com/salesforce-interview-questions-with-answers/),  2: Run Unit Tests | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers(https://www.exam4training.com/what-are-three-ways-for-a-developer-to-execute-tests-in-an-org-choose-3/),  3: Salesforce DX | Salesforce Developers(https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/types-of-software-testing/)

To pass data from a parent component to a child component, the developer can use either a custom event or a public property1. A custom event is a way for a component to communicate with its parent or ancestor components by sending a message that contains data. The parent component can listen for the event and handle it accordingly. A public property is a way for a parent component to pass data to a child component by setting an attribute on the child component’s HTML tag. The child component can access the data through the property’s value.

The developer cannot use the Apex controller class or invoke a method in the child component to pass data from the parent component. The Apex controller class is used to communicate with the server and perform business logic, not to pass data between components. Invoking a method in the child component is a way for the parent component to call a function defined in the child component, not to pass data to it. References:

• Inter-Component Communication Patterns for Lightning Web Components | Salesforce Developers Blog
• Communicate with Events - Lightning Web Components Developer Guide - Salesforce Developers
• Pass Data to Child Components - Lightning Web Components Developer Guide - Salesforce Developers

 The @InvocableMethod annotation is used to identify a method in an Apex class that can be called from a flow, a bot, or an NBA strategy. It is a helpful annotation to provide a seamless admin-friendly way to call the Apex code using simple flows. Invoking Apex from flow is a significant option for providing design patterns that can solve many business problems while also providing great user experience. The other annotations are not suitable for this scenario, as they have different purposes and limitations. For example, the @future annotation is used to execute a method asynchronously, the @RemoteAction annotation is used to expose a method to a Visualforce page, and the @AuraEnabled annotation is used to enable a method to be called from a Lightning web component or an Aura component. References: Annotations, How to Invoke Apex from Flows Using InvocableMethod Annotation, Salesforce Flow

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

The code snippet above is not bulkified, meaning it does not handle multiple records efficiently. It performs a SOQL query inside a for loop, which can quickly hit the governor limit of 100 SOQL queries per transaction. The best technique to avoid reaching the governor limit is to refactor the code above to perform only one SOQL query, filtering by the Set of opportunityIds. This way, the code will retrieve all the OpportunityLineItems related to the given opportunityIds in one query, and avoid unnecessary iterations and queries.

References:

• Apex Developer Guide on Bulkifying Code (1)
• Apex Developer Guide on SOQL For Loops (2)
• Apex Developer Guide on System.Limits Class (3)

 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

 The correct answers are A and C because they use partial DML statements and the Database.Savepoint method, which are both best practices for ensuring transaction control and avoiding exceeding governor limits. Partial DML statements allow the developer to specify whether to allow partial success or rollback on failure when performing DML operations on multiple records. This can help avoid hitting the DML row limit (10,000) or the DML statement limit (150) by committing only the valid records and reporting the errors for the invalid ones. The Database.Savepoint method allows the developer to create a savepoint, which is a point in the request that specifies the state of the database at that time. The developer can then use the Database.rollback method to revert the database to the state of a specific savepoint, discarding any changes made after that point. This can help avoid hitting the CPU time limit (10,000 ms) or the heap size limit (6 MB) by rolling back any resource-intensive actions that are not necessary or successful.

The other options are incorrect because they do not provide effective techniques for ensuring transaction control and avoiding exceeding governor limits. Option B uses the System.Limit class to monitor the current CPU governor limit consumption, which is not a best practice. The System.Limit class provides methods to check the current limit usage and the limit value for various governor limits, such as CPU time, heap size, DML statements, etc. However, monitoring the limit consumption does not prevent hitting the limit, and it can also add extra overhead to the code execution. Instead of checking the limit usage, the developer should optimize the code performance and efficiency by using best practices such as bulkification, caching, asynchronous processing, etc. Option D uses the Readonly annotation to bypass the number of rows returned by a SOQL query, which is not a best practice. The Readonly annotation allows the developer to mark an Apex class or method as read-only, which means that it can only query the database and not perform any DML operations. This can increase the maximum number of rows returned by a SOQL query from 50,000 to 1,000,000, but it also restricts the functionality of the class or method. Moreover, bypassing the query row limit does not solve the problem of performing resource-intensive actions in memory by iterating over the result set, which can still hit the CPU time limit or the heap size limit. Instead of using the Readonly annotation, the developer should use best practices such as query filters, selective queries, query limits, etc. to reduce the size of the result set and improve the query performance. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Using Partial DML
• Apex Developer Guide: Savepoints and Rollbacks
• Apex Developer Guide: Execution Governors and Limits
• Apex Developer Guide: Working with Very Large SOQL Queries

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

The developer should use the lightning-input-field component to support the security requirements. This component respects the field-level security and sharing settings of the Salesforce org, and displays the appropriate data to different types of users. The other components do not have this feature, and may expose sensitive data to unauthorized users. References: Lightning Web Components Developer Guide), Secure Coding Guide)

 Importing data using the Data Loader and the Bulk API causes a before trigger to fire by default for Accounts. A before trigger is a type of trigger that executes before a record is saved to the database. A before trigger can be used to validate or modify the record values before they are inserted or updated1. When using the Data Loader or the Bulk API to import data, the before trigger will run for each batch of records that are processed2.

The other options are not correct because:

• Renaming or replacing picklist values does not cause a before trigger to fire, as it does not affect the record values directly. However, it may affect the validation rules or formulas that reference the picklist values3.
• Converting Leads to Contact accounts does not cause a before trigger to fire, as it is a special operation that bypasses the standard trigger execution order. Instead, the LeadConvert class can be used to override the default lead conversion process and invoke custom logic.
• Updating addresses using the Mass Address update tool does not cause a before trigger to fire, as it is a tool that allows users to update address fields on multiple records at once. However, it may cause an after trigger to fire, as it updates the records in the database.

References:

• 1: Triggers and Order of Execution
• 2: Bulk API Developer Guide
• 3: Rename or Replace Picklist Values
• : Apex Developer Guide: LeadConvert Class
• : Mass Update Addresses

The developer should implement either a Lightning component or a Visualforce page that performs the HTTP REST callout, and use a Lightning Action or a Visualforce quick action to expose the component on the Opportunity detail page. These methods allow the developer to create a user interface that can capture the user input and trigger the callout based on a user-initiated action. The Lightning component or the Visualforce page can use the Apex controller to invoke the HTTP callout using the built-in HTTP classes, such as HttpRequest, HttpResponse, and Http. The Lightning Action or the Visualforce quick action can be added to the page layout of the Opportunity object and configured to display the component in a modal dialog or a panel.

Creating a Process Builder or an after update trigger to perform the HTTP REST callout is not a suitable method for this business requirement, because these methods do not provide a user interface or a user-initiated action. The Process Builder or the trigger would execute the callout whenever the Opportunity is updated, regardless of the user input or intention. This could result in unnecessary or unwanted callouts, as well as hitting the governor limits for callouts.

References: Invoking HTTP Callouts, Configuring an HTTP Callout Action, Create HTTP Callout for Salesforce Flow, Invoking Callouts Using Apex, [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

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]

The first step towards troubleshooting the issue is to check the asynchronous job monitoring page to view the job status and logs. This page shows the progress, state, and results of the batch Apex job, as well as any errors or exceptions that occurred during the execution. The developer can use this information to identify the cause of the timeout and take appropriate actions to fix it. References: Using Batch Apex, Use Batch Apex Unit, Execute a batch Apex from Developer Console

 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]

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

 To mark each Account in a List as either Active or Inactive based on the LastModified field value being more than 90 days, the developer should use a for loop, with an if/else statement inside. This technique allows the developer to iterate over the list of accounts, check the condition for each account, and update the field value accordingly. A switch statement is not suitable for this scenario, because it can only compare one expression with a set of constant values, not a range of values or a date calculation. An if/else statement without a for loop would not be able to process the entire list of accounts, only one account at a time.

References:

• : Loops
• : Switch Statements
• : If-Else Statements

The developer can use the Laptop interface within the SilverLaptop class by using the keyword ‘implements’. This keyword indicates that the SilverLaptop class is implementing the Laptop interface, which means that it must provide a body for all the methods declared in the interface. For example, the SilverLaptop class can implement the Laptop interface as follows:

public class SilverLaptop implements Laptop { // code implementation public void turnOn() { // code to turn on the laptop } public void turnOff() { // code to turn off the laptop } }

The other options are not valid ways to use the Laptop interface within the SilverLaptop class. Option A uses the annotation ‘@Extends’, which is not a valid syntax in Apex. Option B uses the keyword ‘extends’, which is used to indicate inheritance between classes, not interfaces. Option C uses the annotation ‘@Interface’, which is also not a valid syntax in Apex.

References: Interfaces | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers, Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential

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

 A developer should use the FIND clause with the IN Name Fields option to obtain the Id and Name of all the Leads, Accounts, and Contacts that have the company name “Universal Containers”. The FIND clause allows you to perform text searches in Salesforce data, similar to searching with a search engine1. The IN Name Fields option specifies that the search should look for matches in the Name fields of the objects2. The RETURNING clause specifies which objects and fields to return in the search results3. The syntax of the FIND clause is as follows:

FIND {searchString} [IN searchGroup] [RETURNING fieldSpec [ORDER BY orderBySpec] [LIMIT limitSpec] [OFFSET offsetSpec]]

For example, the following query returns the Id and Name of all the Leads, Accounts, and Contacts that have the company name “Universal Containers”:

FIND ‘Universal Containers’ IN Name Fields RETURNING lead(id, name), account(id, name), contact(id, name)

Option B is incorrect, because there is no such option as IN CompanyName Fields in the FIND clause. The valid options for the IN clause are ALL FIELDS, NAME FIELDS, EMAIL FIELDS, PHONE FIELDS, and SIDEBAR FIELDS2.

Option C is incorrect, because it is not a valid SOQL query. SOQL stands for Salesforce Object Query Language, which is a different way of querying Salesforce data than the FIND clause. SOQL queries use the SELECT statement to specify the fields and objects to retrieve, and the WHERE clause to filter the records based on certain criteria. However, SOQL queries cannot query multiple objects in a single statement, unless they are related by a relationship. Therefore, the query in option C would result in a syntax error, as it tries to query Lead, Account, and Contact objects in the same statement, without specifying any relationship.

Option D is incorrect, because it is also not a valid SOQL query. Apart from the same issue as option C, it also has a typo in the WHERE clause, as it uses an asterisk (*) instead of an equal sign (=) to compare the CompanyName field with the value “Universal Containers”.

References:

• FIND | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers
• IN | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers
• RETURNING | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers
• [Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers]
• [Relationship Queries | SOQL and SOSL Reference | Salesforce Developers]

 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 screen-based flow is a type of flow that allows you to create a guided, visual experience for users to collect and update data, execute logic, call Apex classes, and more. Screen-based flows are ideal for creating interactive processes that require user input and feedback, such as the scenario of processing damaged or stolen credit cards. A screen-based flow can be embedded in a Lightning page, a Visualforce page, a utility bar, or a custom tab, and can be launched from various places, such as a button, a link, a Lightning component, or a process. A screen-based flow can also leverage standard and custom objects, variables, formulas, and other elements to create dynamic and complex business logic. References: Screen-Based Flows Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Exam Guide, page 7.

The with sharing keyword on the class declaration enforces the sharing rules that apply to the current user. This means that the user can only see and modify the records that they have access to based on the organization-wide defaults, role hierarchy, sharing rules, manual sharing, teams, and territories. The without sharing keyword, on the other hand, ignores the sharing rules and allows the user to access all records, regardless of ownership or sharing settings. This can pose a security risk and should be used with caution. The schema describe calls and the UserInfo Apex class do not directly affect the sharing rules, but rather provide information about the object and field permissions, and the user’s profile and role, respectively. These can be used to check the user’s access level, but not to enforce the sharing rules on the custom search tool. References:

• Apex Developer Guide: Using the with sharing, without sharing, and inherited sharing Keywords, pages 13-14
• Trailhead: Platform Developer I Certification Study Guide: Apex Basics and Database, unit 3