Plat-101 Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations Question and Answers

The type of dashboard that GCC should use to display data based on the logged-in user’s security setting is a Dynamic dashboard. A Dynamic dashboard allows each user to see the dashboard data according to their own access level and permissions. For example, a sales manager can see the data for their entire team, while a sales rep can only see their own data4. A Static dashboard is a type of dashboard that shows the same data to all users, regardless of their access level and permissions. A Standard dashboard is a type of dashboard that shows the data based on the security setting of the dashboard running user, which is a single user that is specified when the dashboard is created or edited

The easiest method to change the work hours information in the Salesforce org to reflect the new time zone is to go to Settings -> Personal Information -> My Work Information, and select the appropriate time zone from the drop-down menu.

The way that an end-user can access their personal settings is to click the profile icon in the header, then click Settings. This will open the Settings page, where the user can update their personal information, language and locale, email, display, security, and other settings. Clicking the gear icon in the header, then clicking Setup will open the Setup page, where the user can access the org-wide settings and features, but not their personal settings. Clicking the question mark icon in the header, then creating a Case will open the Help Center, where the user can get help and support, but not access their personal settings.

Permission sets are used to grant additional access to users based on their functional or departmental needs. Role hierarchy is used to grant access to records based on the user’s position in the organization. Individual profiles are used to define the baseline access for users based on their license type and job function.

The place where the user can find the Recycle Bin is the App Launcher. The App Launcher is a menu that allows users to access all the apps and items in their Salesforce org. The Recycle Bin is one of the items that can be found in the App Launcher. The user can search for “Recycle Bin” in the App Launcher and select it to view and restore their deleted records. The Recycle Bin is not located in Setup or Global Search.

 A gauge is a dashboard component type that shows a single value within a range of custom values. A gauge is useful for showing whether a metric, such as revenue or customer satisfaction, is within a desired range. For example, a gauge could show the current revenue as a needle pointing to a green, yellow, or red zone, indicating whether the revenue is above, below, or on target. A metric is a dashboard component type that shows a single value, such as the total number of accounts or the average deal size. A metric does not show a range of values. A chart is a dashboard component type that shows data in a graphical format, such as a pie chart, a bar chart, or a line chart. A chart is useful for showing the distribution or trend of data, but not a single value within a range.

The company information page shows the number of licenses available to be assigned to the new employees, as well as other details about the organization.

Creating record types on Account called Partner and Customer is the recommended way to display only the information applicable to each group. Record types allow different page layouts, picklist values, and business processes to be assigned to different users based on their profile. For example, the Partner record type could have a page layout that includes fields specific to partners, such as Partner Type, Partner Level, and Partner Status. The Customer record type could have a different page layout that excludes those fields. Using Account for customers and creating a custom object for partners would not be advisable, because it would create data silos and make reporting and sharing more difficult. Creating custom objects called Partner and Customer would not make sense, because they are both types of accounts and should use the standard Account object.

Creating a dashboard is the recommended way to meet the requirements of displaying an easy-to-understand visual representation of accounts and opportunities that have been worked on by the sales agents in the current quarter. A dashboard is a collection of components that display data from one or more reports in a graphical format, such as charts, gauges, metrics, and tables. A dashboard allows the user to identify trends, sort data, and measure the impact of their activities. For example, a dashboard could show the number of accounts and opportunities by sales agent, the total amount of closed won opportunities by month, and the average deal size by industry. Creating a list view would not work, because a list view is a filtered set of records that display data in a tabular format, not a graphical format. A list view does not allow the user to identify trends, sort data, or measure the impact of their activities. Creating a custom tab would not work, because a custom tab is a user interface element that allows the user to access a custom object, a web page, or a Lightning page. A custom tab does not display data in a graphical format, but in a record detail or page layout format.

The account team is the team that a Salesforce associate should be added to gain access to an account and its related opportunities. The account team is a feature that allows the user to share an account and its related records, such as contacts, opportunities, and cases, with other users who play a role in the account. The account team can include different team members with different roles and access levels. For example, the account team could include a sales rep, a sales manager, a product specialist, and a customer service agent. The opportunity team is a feature that allows the user to share an opportunity and its related records, such as products, quotes, and activities, with other users who work on the opportunity. The opportunity team does not grant access to the account or its other related records, such as contacts or cases. The lead team is a feature that allows the user to share a lead and its related records, such as tasks, events, and notes, with other users who work on the lead. The lead team does not grant access to the account or its related records, such as contacts or opportunities.

Changing the field type of a custom field may result in data loss if the new field type is incompatible with the existing data. For example, changing a text field to a number field may cause the loss of alphanumeric values. The field type can be changed for most custom fields, but not all. For example, changing a master-detail field to a lookup field is not allowed. The field being a required field does not affect the ability to change the field type.

 The Account and Contact objects have a lookup relationship. A lookup relationship is a type of relationship that links two objects together, but does not affect security, ownership, or deletion. A lookup relationship allows the user to select a record from another object and link it to the current record. For example, the Account field on the Contact object allows the user to select an account that the contact is related to. A self relationship is a type of lookup relationship that links an object to itself, creating a hierarchy of records. For example, the Reports To field on the Contact object allows the user to select another contact that the contact reports to. A master-detail relationship is a type of lookup relationship that creates a parent-child relationship between two objects, where the child records inherit the security and ownership of the parent record, and are deleted when the parent record is deleted. For example, the Account field on the Opportunity object is a master-detail relationship that links the opportunity to the account.

 Permission sets are used to grant additional access to users based on their functional or departmental needs. A permission set can be assigned to multiple users, regardless of their profile. A permission set can include field-level security settings that allow edit access to specific fields on an object. Queues are used to group records and assign them to a team of users who can work on them. Public groups are used to group users, roles, or other groups for the purpose of sharing records or sending email.

The way that the associate can locate all the reports in a single location from the Report object is to click on All Folders and use the search bar. All Folders is a menu that shows all the report and dashboard folders that the associate has access to. The associate can search for the current month’s folder by entering its name or keyword in the search bar and then select it to view all the reports in that folder. Using the Global search bar or clicking on All Reports and using the search bar are not as efficient and accurate as using the All Folders menu, because they will return results from all the reports and folders, not just the current month’s folder.

The role of each new team member will be end user, which means they will use the Salesforce application to perform their daily tasks, such as creating and updating records, running reports, and collaborating with others.

Declarative tools in Salesforce allow for process automation without the need for code. These tools, such as Process Builder, Flow Builder, and Approval Processes, enable users to configure automation that spans multiple divisions like sales and service. This approach is user-friendly, cost-effective, and faster to implement compared to programmatic solutions.

B. Programmatic: Programmatic approaches (e.g., Apex code) should be used when declarative tools cannot meet specific complex requirements.

C. Third-party consulting services: While consulting services may assist with implementation, exploring Salesforce's native tools should be the first approach.

References from Salesforce Documentation:

Declarative vs. Programmatic Development

Process Automation Overview

The user record page from Setup is where the changes should be updated. The user record page from Setup allows the user to view and edit the information and settings of a user, such as name, username, email, profile, role, and license. The user record page from Setup can be accessed by clicking the Setup icon in the header, then clicking Users > Users, and then clicking the name of the user. The contact record page is where the user can view and edit the information of a contact, such as name, phone, email, account, and address. The contact record page does not affect the user’s username or login access. The user profile page is where the user can view and edit their personal information, such as name, email, password, and language. The user profile page does not allow the user to change their username or license.

Making the field required in Object Manager is the simplest way to enforce that a value is entered every time a record is created or edited.

The approach that GCC should explore first to automate a process is a declarative approach, as it allows for quicker and simpler problem resolution. A declarative approach means that GCC can use point-and-click tools and drag-and-drop interfaces to create and modify applications, workflows, rules, and logic, without writing any code. This makes it easier and faster for GCC to build and customize solutions that meet its business needs, without requiring any programming skills or resources.

 The Contact object is where the associate should add the new employee record. The Contact object is used to store information about individuals who are associated with an account, such as name, phone, email, title, and role. The Contact object has a lookup relationship with the Account object, which allows the user to select an account that the contact is related to. The Accounts object is used to store information about companies or organizations that are customers, partners, or competitors. The Accounts object does not store information about individual employees. The Leads object is used to store information about potential customers who have shown interest in a product or service, but have not yet been qualified. The Leads object does not store information about existing employees.

 Salesforce Help is where the associate should go to understand the differences between the data types. Salesforce Help is a resource that provides documentation, guides, videos, and support for Salesforce users who need assistance with using or troubleshooting Salesforce products and features. Salesforce Help has a section called Data Types that explains the characteristics and use cases of each data type, such as text, number, date, picklist, checkbox, and so on. Customer Support is a service that provides technical support and assistance for Salesforce users who encounter issues or errors with Salesforce products and features. Customer Support is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a resource that helps resolve problems or incidents. App Launcher is a feature that allows the user to access all the apps and objects in Salesforce, such as Sales, Service, Marketing, and so on. App Launcher is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a feature that helps navigate the user interface.

 The Nonprofit Cloud is preconfigured to handle all of the requirements listed, such as operations management, program management, grantmaking, fundraising, marketing, and engagement. The Nonprofit Cloud is a set of solutions that helps nonprofits drive greater impact through connected experiences.

The cloud that will decrease the number of incoming calls, empower customers, and increase satisfaction for the insurance call center is Experience Cloud. Experience Cloud is a product that allows companies to create digital experiences for their customers, partners, and employees, such as websites, portals, forums, and mobile apps. Experience Cloud helps the insurance call center to provide self-service options, such as FAQs, knowledge articles, chatbots, and case management, to its customers, so that they can find answers and solutions on their own, without having to call the agents. This reduces the call volume and improves the customer satisfaction and loyalty.

 Trailhead is the resource that the Salesforce associate should use to learn more about converting leads to contacts in an asynchronous, gamified way. Trailhead is a learning platform that provides interactive, online, and free courses for anyone who wants to learn Salesforce skills and earn credentials. Trailhead allows the user to learn at their own pace, in their own time, and in their own way. Trailhead also provides gamification features, such as badges, points, and ranks, to motivate and reward the user for their learning progress. Trailhead has a module called Lead Management that covers the topic of converting leads to contacts, among other topics. Salesforce Help is a resource that provides documentation, guides, videos, and support for Salesforce users who need assistance with using or troubleshooting Salesforce products and features. Salesforce Help is not a learning platform, and it does not provide gamification features. The Trailblazer Community is a resource that provides an online platform where Salesforce users, partners, employees, and experts can connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. The Trailblazer Community is not a learning platform, and it does not provide gamification features.

The Lightning App Builder is a tool that allows the associate to draft changes to the account record page, such as adding tabs, hiding components, and making fields conditionally visible, and preview them before publishing.

 Contacts to multiple accounts is a feature that allows a contact to be related to more than one account. This is useful for scenarios where a contact works at multiple companies or has different roles at different accounts. Creating two contact records would result in duplicate data and confusion. Merging the two account records would not solve the problem of relating the contact to two accounts.

The contact record component that must be present so users can see a visual representation of their emails and phone calls with a contact is the Activities Timeline. The Activities Timeline shows a chronological list of past and upcoming activities related to a record, such as emails, calls, meetings, tasks, and events. Users can see the details, status, and attachments of each activity, and also create, edit, or delete activities from the timeline. Activity Capture is a feature that automatically syncs emails and events between Salesforce and email and calendar applications, but it does not show a visual representation of them on the contact record. Salesforce Inbox is a product that enhances email and calendar productivity with Salesforce integration, but it also does not show a visual representation of activities on the contact record.

 To ensure a dashboard has the most current data, you need to click refresh on the dashboard page. Refreshing the browser or opening the dashboard will not update the data in the dashboard components3. You can also schedule a dashboard to refresh automatically at regular intervals

Excel (.xlsx or .xls) file or comma-separated values (.csv) are the types of files that the report can be exported into. Exporting a report allows the user to save the report data as a file that can be opened and edited in other applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. The user can choose to export the report as a formatted report, which preserves the report formatting and layout, or as a details only report, which includes only the report data without the formatting and layout. A formatted report can be exported as an Excel (.xlsx or .xls) file or a PDF (.pdf) file. A details only report can be exported as a comma-separated values (.csv) file. A Word (.doc or .docx) file is not a type of file that the report can be exported into.

The Education Cloud is the cloud that provides Program Enrollment and Course Connections as standard offerings. The Education Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities. The Education Cloud includes the Education Data Architecture (EDA), which is a managed package that adds pre-built objects, fields, workflows, and reports to the standard Salesforce platform. Program Enrollment and Course Connections are two features of EDA that allow the user to manage the enrollment and connection of students to academic programs and courses. The Experience Cloud is a cloud that allows the creation of digital experiences, such as websites, portals, and mobile apps, for customers, partners, and employees. The Marketing Cloud is a cloud that provides tools for creating and managing personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels, such as email, social media, web, and mobile.

Salesforce reports can be exported in several formats, primarily:

CSV (Comma Separated Values) for data manipulation in spreadsheet applications like Excel.

Excel Format (.xlsx) for detailed data analysis.

PDF (Portable Document Format) for easily shareable and printable reports.

However, Word format (.docx) is not supported for exporting reports. Similarly, Excel format is .xlsx, not .xIxs (a typo). Thus, among the options provided, only PDF is accurate for export formats supported natively by Salesforce.

References from Salesforce Documentation:

Export Salesforce Reports

Salesforce Report Export Formats

The Reports tab is where the associate should go to create a new report for Accounts. The Reports tab allows the user to create, view, edit, and run reports in Salesforce. The user can select a report type, such as Accounts, Accounts with Contacts, or Accounts with Opportunities, and then add filters, groupings, charts, and other features to customize the report. The Setup menu is where the user can configure the settings and customization of Salesforce, such as creating objects, fields, workflows, and security settings. The Accounts tab is where the user can view, create, edit, and delete account records in Salesforce.

The opportunities Kanban view is a visual summary of opportunities in a list view, where the associate can summarize, filter, and move opportunities along the pipeline by dragging and dropping them.