Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

What does having "View All Data" permission allow an Administrator?

1. View all data in Salesforce

2. Edit all data in Salesforce

3. Delete all user accounts

4. Modify field permissions

The correct answer is: View all data in Salesforce

Having "View All Data" permission allows an administrator to access all data within the Salesforce organization. This means that regardless of sharing settings, role hierarchy, or other security measures that typically limit visibility, an administrator with this permission can see every record of every object they have access to. This capability is particularly crucial for administrators who need to perform comprehensive data analysis, troubleshoot issues, or ensure compliance across various data entities in the organization. It enhances their ability to manage the entire data landscape efficiently. In contrast, the other options pertain to different sets of permissions or actions not directly aligned with the "View All Data" permission. For example, editing or deleting data involves different permissions (like "Modify All Data" or specific object permissions), and modifying field permissions relates to the ability to customize security settings rather than simply viewing data.