Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

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• What do the first three characters of an ID field signify?
• On which object can an administrator create a roll-up summary field?
• What is one benefit of using Force.com sites?
• True or False? You can reference cross-object formula fields in a roll-up summary.
• Which data type can hold a list of records in Salesforce?
• In Apex, what keyword is used to declare a constant variable?
• Which of the following is not a valid return type of a custom formula?
• Which of the following is NOT a valid way to handle errors in an Apex class?
• Which report type does not allow the generation of charts?
• What feature of Force.com's security allows managers to access records accessible to their team members?
• How would a developer determine if a CustomObject__c record has been manually shared with the current user in Apex?
• What character limit is imposed on encrypted text fields?
• Which of these functions is available in a formula field?
• How can a developer debug an Apex trigger in the Developer Console?
• Which function can use the process visualizer?
• Which of these is not a valid report type?
• What does the user see when accessing the custom page in the given controller?
• What properly characterizes a common data model in a Data-Centric App?
• What can a developer do to successfully deploy a Visualforce page if the test coverage is below required levels?
• Which syntax represents a custom controller in VisualForce?
• Which statements about change set deployments are accurate?
• Across which environments are Salesforce IDs identical?
• Which rule type can be chosen when creating Account Sharing rules?
• What function does a cross-object formula field serve in relation to Account and Opportunity records?
• How is the currency of a roll-up summary field determined in a multi-currency organization?
• What happens when converting from autonumber to text?
• What feature in Salesforce allows creating and managing structured data that belongs to a business entity?
• What are some of the ways to make a field required?
• What is the maximum number of master/detail lookup relationships allowable per object?
• What is the main purpose of Roll-up summary fields?
• What type of controller is referred to in the statement <apex:page controller="AccountController">?
• What occurs if you change the datatype of a custom field set as an external ID to a type other than text, number, or email?
• True or False: There is only one version of a record ID.
• What can be done to automatically send candidate information to a third-party system when a candidate is hired?
• True or False: When choosing a tab style for a custom object tab, a developer can create a custom style.
• Which are types of custom tabs?
• Can a standard object be used as a detail record in a master-detail relationship?
• What is the maximum size of a single text field in Salesforce?
• Which dashboard component can display progress towards hiring ten employees?
• What permission is required for users to view an object that is marked as "In Development"?
• Which field type cannot be set as an external ID?
• How can a developer display data from the parent record on a Visualforce page?
• When changing a picklist to a multi-select picklist, what happens to currently defined picklist values?
• Which method is typically used to handle exceptions in Apex?
• In order to execute code when a record is updated, which trigger event should be used?
• What possible fields can be used to store area codes for search purposes? Choose 2.
• Where would a developer write the Account address verification logic in a Visualforce page?
• Which function can be used to verify that a zip code and state entered by users are correct?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a standard profile?
• What is one function of the Approval Processes feature in Salesforce?
• Which code block correctly returns the ListView of an Account object using a debug statement?
• What is a valid source and destination pair that can send or receive change sets?
• What permissions are necessary for users to view the Force.com Quick Access Menu?
• What is a key feature of a Master-Detail relationship?
• What is the maximum number of custom fields that can be created on a Salesforce object?
• What must be configured before using custom actions in Salesforce1?
• Which code segment can be used to control when the dowork() method is called?
• Which method is used to retrieve a list of objects in a SOQL query?
• What type of relationship is necessary if you have a custom object with a N:M relationship with opportunityLineItem?
• What will happen to records containing values not in the picklist definition when the data type changes?
• Where do I access the Schema Builder?
• What is required for using an External Data Object Table from Heroku in Salesforce?
• True or False? If a field is set to "universally required," users will be required to populate it when loading data through the API.
• What is true about universally required fields in page layouts?
• In Salesforce, which two fields can be used to match existing records when importing data?
• What is the preferred way to load test data into Salesforce for Apex Methods?
• To ensure Social Security Numbers and Phone Numbers match a specific pattern, which function should be used?
• Can Apex be used to define criteria-based sharing rules?
• Which aspect does NOT relate to Object Permissions defined in Profiles?
• True or False? A field that is required or read-only on a page layout can be accessed through the API.
• How many roll-up summary fields can you define on a master object?
• True or False? You can use validation rules to enforce field requirements on custom objects.
• What function does the Quick Start button perform in Create-->Apps?
• What is the primary purpose of dynamic dashboards in Salesforce?
• Roll-Up Summaries are applicable to which type of relationships?
• What must be considered when inserting records using an API-based tool?
• How many characters are there in the Salesforce case-insensitive id field of an object?
• Which types of custom relationships can be built on the Force.com platform?
• What must the Controller for a Visualforce page utilize to override the Standard Opportunity view button?
• What purpose can standard fields serve in dependent picklists?
• What is the easiest way to verify a user before showing them sensitive content?
• What settings should be used in field-level security to make a field editable to all profiles?
• What is a valid way of loading external JavaScript files into a Visualforce page? (Choose 2)
• What is the maximum number of external IDs an object may have?
• A Force.com developer needs to execute an Apex code snippet to check resource usage. What feature should be used?
• When must a default workflow user be specified?
• When can a developer utilize a custom Visualforce page in a Force.com application?
• Are encrypted fields allowed in list views and roll-up summary fields?
• Where can debug log filter settings be configured?
• What would a developer do to update a picklist field on related Opportunity records upon a modification to the associated Account record?
• When would a developer use a custom controller instead of a controller extension?
• Which of the following cannot be used to build a complete Custom Tab?
• Can a custom multi-select picklist be used as a controlling field?
• A developer needs to identify who changed the Salary field value in an employee record. Which feature will help?
• What limitations exist for encrypted fields?
• What type of relationship would you use if the child record needs to be independently queried from the parent but still needs a link?
• What does the Metadata API NOT provide access to?
• What is the correct syntax to display the first name from the global variable user?
• What is the maximum size of a VisualForce page?
• Why would a developer use Test.startTest() and Test.stopTest()?
• What is an exception to the use of search layouts as the default layout for related lists?
• Which of the following actions cannot be performed using a workflow rule?
• Which best describes a Metadata-driven development model?
• What is the value of x after the following code segment executes?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding an auto number field?
• In the Lightning Component framework, where is the client-side controller logic contained?
• What is the purpose of a user's community nickname?
• What types of applications are well-suited for Force.com?
• Which of the following statements is true about encrypted fields?
• Which of the following are true about unmanaged packages? Choose 2.
• Which option best describes a master-detail relationship?
• What elements does the primary detail object inherit in a master-detail relationship?
• Which VisualForce tag is used to display data from a controller?
• Which line of code can be added to ensure that at least some records are created even if some fail?
• What is the benefit of the Lightning Component framework?
• What is the relationship limit for cross-object formulas?
• What is the purpose of lookup filters?
• Which report type is used to group both rows and columns of data and show their subtotals?
• What method can be used to associate an application with job postings in a schema?
• What standard resource can be used in creating a user interface in Salesforce?
• What is required to deploy new components that have test coverage above 100%?
• To view information about exits from the organization, which dashboard component should be used?
• Which of the following is not a part of a Force.com app?
• What can be used to limit the records returned when users utilize a lookup?
• What happens to the object linked by a lookup field when the parent object is deleted?
• Which types of relationships limit encrypted fields from being used effectively?
• Which of the following fields cannot be used to store area code data?
• What is the maximum number of master-detail relationships an object can have?
• What does the trigger.new variable contain in Apex triggers?
• When converting from number to currency, what may happen if field lengths are identical?
• What does the View represent in the MVC implementation on Salesforce?
• To test a new test class in a sandbox before deploying to production, a developer should use?
• What automatically obeys sharing settings for the user executing the code?
• What is a risk when converting from text area (rich) to text area (long)?
• In which applications can a custom tab be used?
• Which options can be used to quickly delegate data administration access?
• If the assignee of a workflow task is a role containing more than one assigned user, who is designated as the assignee?
• Which Apex class structure allows for pagination similar to Visualforce?
• What happens after executing a trigger that creates a child Case for each new parent Case created?
• Which items does the Metadata API provide access to?
• What primarily determines a user's ability to create a new record with a specific record type?
• How long are custom fields stored after deletion?
• While debugging, you realize the field type of an object has changed. How can you find out more details about this change?
• What happens if the person who triggered the rule is no longer active?
• What defines Multi-Tenant Architecture?
• What happens to the data in an auto-number field if converted to a text field?
• What happens when a workflow is re-evaluated? Pick 3.
• Which field must be populated when inserting new Contact records programmatically?
• Which report type does not support analytical snapshot?
• Which features are available when writing apex test classes? (Choose 2)
• Which definition best describes a Data-Centric App?
• Which Apex collection is specifically used to ensure that all values are unique?
• What is the maximum number of report filters allowed in Salesforce reports?
• What is an accurate statement about variable scope?
• Which of the following best describes the Master-Detail relationship?
• What action can users NOT perform in the Delegated Administrators group?
• Which statement is correct regarding record IDs?
• Which option allows for the most flexible relationship between records while maintaining a separation of entities?
• Which requirement needs to be implemented using standard workflow instead of Process Builder?
• When the number of records in a recordset is unknown, which control statement should be used to execute code for every record?
• What is the first step when creating a report?
• In which fields does Salesforce display the default workflow user? Select all that apply.
• What is the preferred way to reference web content in Visualforce pages?
• How can a developer test the Account trigger without changing org data?
• Which functionality helps track changes made to a specific field in a record?
• What Salesforce feature allows for the combination of data from various sources for consistent reporting?
• In what ways can a custom report type be configured?
• When a workflow task is created, which default values are set? Select all that apply.
• True or False? You can reference cross-object formula fields that are calculated using dynamic variables like TODAY or NOW.
• Which relationship should a developer use to relate the Account to the Warehouse custom object?
• What is one of the data loss effects resulting from a change in custom field type?
• Which type of custom fields can be used as external IDs?
• What mechanism in Salesforce allows tracking changes to a record field over time?
• What appears as the first value in related lists by default?
• What is a valid statement about Apex classes and interfaces?
• What type of test class should a developer write to ensure Apex coverage?
• True or False? If you leave the Next Automated Approver Determined by blank, you can't automatically assign approval requests to the manager.
• In what scenario will a Workflow rule trigger?
• What are two key benefits of the Force.com platform?
• Which data structure is returned after performing a SOSL search?
• What happens when a user updates a record with both a Workflow Rule and an Apex trigger?
• Which of the following options is valid in the where clause of a SOQL query?
• Which component is deployable using Metadata API?
• What product satisfies the needs for rolling out new product bundles with several pricing options?
• How can a developer avoid exceeding governor limits in an Apex Trigger?
• Which components can be added to a lightning app on a custom object? Choose 3.
• Which statement can a developer use to throw a custom exception?
• Which setting is essential for managing record security in relationships?
• When changing a custom field type, which of the following rules apply?
• A customer has requested a user interface where list view of four objects can be accessed together. Which feature of the Force.com platform can be used?
• What kind of fields will API-based insertion respect?
• What is the default workflow user?
• What does the StandardSetController provide for Visualforce pages?
• In a recruitment application, which dashboard component can be used to display the total number of positions?
• From which class does the Boolean type inherit?
• What must be done in addition to setting the display format for approval history?
• What happens to the owner field on detail records in a master-detail relationship?
• What are four global administrative permissions granted to the Administrator Profile?
• What is required to trigger a workflow rule to execute?
• Which statement is accurate regarding unit tests in Apex?
• Which feature is essential for maintaining collaboration across data in Salesforce?
• What will occur when trying to insert more than 10,000 records in Salesforce?
• To create a new VisualForce page HelloWorld in developer mode, which URL should be appended to the server address?
• In the Model-View-Controller paradigm, which represents the model in Force.com?
• Which permission must a user have to see encrypted data?
• Where would a developer build a managed package?
• What is true about required fields in Salesforce?
• Which of the following can be a task allowed by Validation Rules?
• In a workflow rule, what does the "Time-Based Workflow Action" allow you to do?
• What determines whether a lookup record can be deleted?
• Which of the following actions is not valid for a before insert trigger?
• Which of the following features facilitate collaboration in Salesforce.com?
• What is an accurate statement about the with sharing keyword in Apex?
• When Feed Tracking is enabled for an object, what is posted to your personal feed?
• Which org type can be refreshed every 5 days with all configurations and some data?
• You can add or remove time triggers if which of the following conditions apply? Select all that apply.
• Name the language Force.com uses to support full-text search in objects.
• Which data types can SOQL statements populate or evaluate to?
• In Salesforce, what is the difference between a Trigger and a Process Builder?
• What is a good practice for a developer to follow when writing a trigger?
• What does API access provide in the Force.com platform?
• An org has different Apex Classes that provide Account-related functionality. How can a developer resolve test method failures due to a new validation rule?
• Where is a Delegated Approver for a user set up in an Approval Process?
• Which of the following permissions can a user be granted through profiles?
• True or False: Sharing rules can be more restrictive than Org-Wide Defaults (OWDs).
• What is the maximum number of standard (non-master/detail) lookup relationships allowed per object?
• Which use case necessitates a partial copy or full sandbox?
• Which statements are true regarding Roll-Up Summary fields? Select all that apply.
• What happens if a Validation Rule fails?
• Which of these options describes the primary benefit of the Security and Sharing Model in Salesforce?
• Before deploying code to production, what is the minimum percentage of test coverage required?
• To which primitive data type is a currency field assigned in Apex?
• Which features are related to search layouts?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of custom report types?
• Which report type is used to group rows of data and show their subtotals?
• Which type of function must be used to access a picklist field in a formula?
• Which of the following statements accurately describes Salesforce custom fields?
• Which statement is true for a partial sandbox compared to a full sandbox?
• In Salesforce, what does the term "Field History Tracking" refer to?
• Which statement is true about social accounts?
• What is a primary consequence of deleting a parent record with associated child records in a master-detail relationship?
• What enables Apex triggers to execute without manual invocation?
• Is encrypted data a standard Salesforce feature?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of the Lightning Component Framework?
• What action can a developer take in a before update trigger?
• Which is a valid way to perform a bulk operation in Apex?
• How do profiles manage visualforce page access?
• Which of the following are NOT valid member types for a queue?
• Which trigger event allows a developer to update fields in the Trigger.new list without using an additional DML statement? (Choose 2)
• For a report displaying recruitment progress across six months, which reporting component is appropriate?
• How can a developer instantiate a PageReference in Apex?
• What action can an intern take to meet sales team requirements for viewing child Opportunities?
• Which of the following cannot be included in a VisualForce page?
• To create a one-to-many relationship between Accounts and the Orders object in Salesforce, which relationship type do you use?
• In Salesforce, what is the maximum number of fields that can be added to an object?
• What permissions are included in the criteria for "Modify All"?
• What methods can be used to show the approval history of a record?
• What is the maximum amount of values allowed in a controlling field?
• Which of the following configurations is NOT possible with case assignment rules?
• What options allow delegated admins to log in as a user who has granted access?
• When a Task is created for a Contact, how does a developer display it on the related Account record?
• How does SOSL differ from SOQL?
• Which features are supported by Salesforce in developer mode? Choose two answers.
• Which of the following is true about Roll-up summary fields?
• Which statement is true about Tabular Reports?
• What happens when Feed Tracking is disabled for an object?
• Are encrypted fields usable in search results?
• What action should be taken to allow account managers to enter a new service while viewing an account?
• What is the prefix used by standard VisualForce markup tags?
• Which of the following can be assigned using assignment rules?
• In what order does Salesforce execute events upon saving a record?
• What can a developer do to match records when loading data into an organization?
• Which member types are available for a queue? Select all that apply.
• Can Delegated Admins modify profiles listed as Assignable Profiles?
• What aspects do profiles control in a Salesforce environment?
• What additional permissions are granted by "Modify All" beyond "Read All"?
• What is the primary purpose of SOSL in Salesforce?
• What do dynamic dashboards display for each user?