Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

What is the first step when creating a report?

1. Select report name

2. Select object on which report needs to be generated

3. Select type of report

4. Select columns to be displayed

The correct answer is: Select object on which report needs to be generated

When creating a report, the initial step is to select the object on which the report needs to be generated. This is crucial because the report’s purpose is to analyze, summarize, or present data related to a specific object, such as Accounts, Contacts, or Opportunities. Choosing the object first ensures that the report framework is set, allowing subsequent selections (like report type, columns to display, and report name) to be more relevant and tailored to the dataset you want to analyze. Only after selecting the object can the user proceed to define how they wish to visualize that data. Without this initial selection, the context of the report cannot be established, and the report may ultimately lack the focus needed for effective data analysis.