Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

Can Delegated Admins modify profiles listed as Assignable Profiles?

1. Yes, always

2. No, they can only assign them to users

3. Yes, but with restrictions

4. No, they can only view them

The correct answer is: No, they can only assign them to users

Delegated Admins have the ability to manage certain administrative tasks within the Salesforce environment, but their permissions are not as extensive as those of full-system administrators. Specifically, when it comes to Assignable Profiles, Delegated Admins can assign these profiles to users but do not have the authority to modify the profiles themselves. This means that while they can manage user assignments effectively, any changes to the profiles – such as modifying permissions, changing settings, or altering profile configurations – must be performed by a user with higher administrative privileges, such as a system administrator. The purpose of this restriction is to maintain a level of control over critical security and permission settings, ensuring that only higher-level admins can alter profiles, which can significantly impact user access and system security. In summary, Delegated Admins can facilitate user management by assigning them to various profiles, but the ability to modify the profiles is reserved for higher administrative roles.