Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

How would a developer use Schema Builder to delete a custom field from the Account object?

1. Remove all the references in the code and then the field will be removed from Schema Builder.

2. Remove all references from the code and then delete the custom field from Schema Builder.

3. Mark the field for deletion in Schema Builder and then delete it from the declarative UI.

4. Delete the field from Schema Builder and then all references in the code will be removed.

The correct answer is: Remove all references from the code and then delete the custom field from Schema Builder.

To delete a custom field from the Account object using Schema Builder, it's important to understand the process involved in managing schema elements within Salesforce. The correct approach involves first ensuring that there are no references to that field in any code, such as Apex classes, triggers, validation rules, or other elements that might depend on that custom field. By removing all references from the code before proceeding to delete the custom field in Schema Builder, the developer ensures that there are no compilation errors or runtime issues when the field is removed. Once the references are cleared, the developer can then navigate to Schema Builder, find the custom field on the Account object, and delete it seamlessly. This method emphasizes proper code management and prevents potential complications related to left-over code references that might cause unwanted errors after the field deletion. This process ensures both code integrity and the successful removal of the custom field from the object's schema.