Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

What automatically obeys sharing settings for the user executing the code?

1. Apex Triggers

2. HTTP Callouts

3. Apex Controllers

4. Anonymous Blocks

The correct answer is: Anonymous Blocks

The correct answer is anonymous blocks, as they automatically obey the sharing rules established in the Salesforce environment. When executing an anonymous block of code, it operates in the context of the user who is currently logged in, which means it adheres to their sharing settings and permissions. This behavior is essential as it ensures that the code respects the security and visibility constraints set in the organization. In contrast, Apex triggers generally operate in system context, meaning they do not consider the user's sharing settings, which can lead to actions being performed that the user would not typically have permission to enact when interacting with the Salesforce UI. HTTP callouts are also executed in system context and thus bypass sharing rules, making them less compliant with user visibility settings. Similarly, Apex controllers can be designed to either comply with or ignore sharing settings based on how they are implemented. Anonymous blocks are unique in that they provide a flexible testing and execution environment while maintaining the required respect for user-level permissions, which is crucial for maintaining data integrity and adherence to governance policies within Salesforce.