Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

What option needs to be selected for an External Data Object to be searchable in Salesforce?

1. Include as index field

2. Include in Salesforce searches

3. Enable data retention

4. Sync with local system

The correct answer is: Include in Salesforce searches

For an External Data Object to be searchable in Salesforce, it is essential to select the option to "Include in Salesforce searches." This setting ensures that the external data is indexed and therefore available in search results within Salesforce. When this option is enabled, users can find and access external records directly through global search functionalities, just like they would with standard Salesforce objects. This is particularly important for organizations that rely on external data systems and want to integrate that data seamlessly into their Salesforce experience. The other options, while relevant to managing external data, do not specifically relate to making the data searchable. For example, indexing fields facilitates efficient data retrieval but does not itself make external data objects searchable. Data retention and syncing with local systems are vital for managing data integrity and synchronization, but they do not impact the searchability of the data directly within the Salesforce platform.