PDI Platform Developer I (SU24) Questions and Answers

A developer must troubleshoot to pinpoint the causes of performance issues when a custom page loads in their org. Which tool should the developer use to troubleshoot?

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Visual Studio Core IDE

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The Developer Console is a tool that allows developers to access and edit code, execute SOQL and SOSL queries, debug and test code, view logs and performance data, and more. The Developer Console can help troubleshoot performance issues by providing information such as execution time, heap size, CPU time, and limits usage for each line of code. The Developer Console also has features such as the Performance Tree, the Execution Overview, and the Timeline View that can help identify and optimize the performance bottlenecks. The Developer Console is different from the other tools listed, as they are not designed for performance troubleshooting. AppExchange is a marketplace for Salesforce apps and components. Salesforce CLI is a command-line interface for managing Salesforce projects and orgs. Visual Studio Code IDE is an integrated development environment that supports Salesforce extensions and tools. References:

Questions 5

For which three items can a trace flag be configured?

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A trace flag is a configuration that specifies the debug level, the start time, the end time, and the log type for a user, an Apex class, or an Apex trigger. The log types are DEVELOPER_LOG, USER_DEBUG, and CLASS_TRACING. A trace flag can be configured for Visualforce, Apex classes, and users to enable logging of their activities and events. For example, a trace flag can be set for a Visualforce page to capture the execution time, view state, and heap size. A trace flag can also be set for an Apex class or trigger to override the default logging level and capture more or less information. A trace flag can also be set for a user to monitor their actions and interactions with Salesforce. A trace flag cannot be configured for Process Builder or outbound messages, as they are not supported log types. References:

Questions 6

What should a developer use to script the deployment and unit test execution as part of continuous integration?

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A developer should use the Salesforce CLI to script the deployment and unit test execution as part of continuous integration. The Salesforce CLI is a powerful command line interface that simplifies development and build automation when working with your Salesforce org. You can use the Salesforce CLI to perform various tasks such as creating and deploying metadata, running Apex tests, retrieving debug logs, and managing orgs1. References:

Questions 7

What should a developer use to obtain the Id and Name of all the Leads. Accounts, and Contacts that hove the company name "Universal Containers"?

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FIND 'Universal Containers' IN Name Fields RETURNING leadjid, name), accounted, name), contacted, name)

FIND Universal Containers' IN CompanyName Fietds RETURNING lead

SELECT lead(id, name). accountOd, name), contacted, name) FROM Lead, Account, Contact WHERE Name qoption">D.

SELECT Lead.id. Lead.Name, Account.Id, AccountName, Contacted, Contact.Name FROM Lead, Account, Contact WHERE CompanvName * Universal Containers'

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A developer should use the FIND clause with the IN Name Fields option to obtain the Id and Name of all the Leads, Accounts, and Contacts that have the company name “Universal Containers”. The FIND clause allows you to perform text searches in Salesforce data, similar to searching with a search engine1. The IN Name Fields option specifies that the search should look for matches in the Name fields of the objects2. The RETURNING clause specifies which objects and fields to return in the search results3. The syntax of the FIND clause is as follows:

FIND [IN searchGroup] [RETURNING fieldSpec [ORDER BY orderBySpec] [LIMIT limitSpec] [OFFSET offsetSpec]]

For example, the following query returns the Id and Name of all the Leads, Accounts, and Contacts that have the company name “Universal Containers”:

FIND ‘Universal Containers’ IN Name Fields RETURNING lead(id, name), account(id, name), contact(id, name)

Option B is incorrect, because there is no such option as IN CompanyName Fields in the FIND clause. The valid options for the IN clause are ALL FIELDS, NAME FIELDS, EMAIL FIELDS, PHONE FIELDS, and SIDEBAR FIELDS2.

Option C is incorrect, because it is not a valid SOQL query. SOQL stands for Salesforce Object Query Language, which is a different way of querying Salesforce data than the FIND clause. SOQL queries use the SELECT statement to specify the fields and objects to retrieve, and the WHERE clause to filter the records based on certain criteria. However, SOQL queries cannot query multiple objects in a single statement, unless they are related by a relationship. Therefore, the query in option C would result in a syntax error, as it tries to query Lead, Account, and Contact objects in the same statement, without specifying any relationship.

Option D is incorrect, because it is also not a valid SOQL query. Apart from the same issue as option C, it also has a typo in the WHERE clause, as it uses an asterisk (*) instead of an equal sign (=) to compare the CompanyName field with the value “Universal Containers”.

Questions 8

A developer is designing a new application on the Salesforce platform and wants to ensure it can support multiple tenants effectively.

Which design framework should the developer consider to ensure scalability and maintainability?

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Flux (view, action, dispatcher, and store)

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The correct answer is D because the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design framework is a best practice for developing scalable and maintainable applications on the Salesforce platform. The MVC framework separates the application logic into three layers: the model, which represents the data and business logic; the view, which displays the user interface and user interactions; and the controller, which mediates the communication between the model and the view. By using the MVC framework, developers can modularize their code, reuse components, and avoid tight coupling between layers. The other options are incorrect because they are not design frameworks, but rather development methodologies or architectures. Flux is an architecture for building user interfaces with React, a JavaScript library. Waterfall and Agile are methodologies for managing software development projects, with different approaches to planning, testing, and delivering software. References:

Questions 9

What should be used to create scratch orgs?

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Scratch orgs are short-term Salesforce environments that you can spin up to work on a feature. They are source-driven, disposable, and fully configurable. To create scratch orgs, you need to use the Salesforce CLI, which is a command-line tool that lets you interact with Salesforce orgs and perform various tasks. You can use the Salesforce CLI to create a scratch org definition file, which specifies the features and settings of the scratch org, and then run the force:org:create command to create the scratch org. You can also use the force:org:open command to open the scratch org in a browser without logging in.

References: The use of Salesforce CLI to create scratch orgs can be referenced in the Salesforce Platform Developer I learning documents, specifically in modules that cover Salesforce DX and scratch orgs, such as:

Questions 10

A software company uses the following objects and relationships:

• Case: to handle customer support issues

• Defect_c: a custom object to represent known issues with the company's software

• case_Defect__c: a junction object between Case and Defector to represent that a defect Is a

What should be done to share a specific Case-Defect_c record with a user?

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Share the Case_Defect_c record.

Share the parent Case record.

Share the parent Defect_c record.

Share the parent Case and Defect_c records.

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To share a specific Case-Defect_c record with a user, the developer should share the parent Case and Defect_c records. This is because the Case-Defect_c object is a junction object that has two master-detail relationships with the Case and Defect_c objects. A junction object inherits the sharing and security settings from its two master objects, so the user needs to have access to both of them to view the junction object record1. Sharing only one of the parent records is not sufficient, as the user will not be able to see the other related record. Sharing only the junction object record is not possible, as it does not have its own sharing settings.

Questions 11

A developer created this Apex trigger that calls MyClass,myStartmethod:

PDI Question 11

The developer creates a test method that calls MyClase,myStartmethod directly, resulting in 81% overall code coverage.

What happens wtier the developer tries to deploy the . and two classes to production, assuming no other code exists?

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The deployment fails because the Apr- MgQM has no code coverage.

The deployment tails because no assertions mett made in the lest method.

The deployment passes became the Apex code has the requited 75% code coverage.

The deployment passes because both classes and the trigger were included ki the deployment.

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The deployment passes because the Apex code has the required 75% code coverage. In Salesforce, you need at least 75% of your Apex code to be covered by unit tests, and all of those tests must complete successfully. When deploying to a production environment, every unit test in your organization namespace is executed. Since the developer’s test method covers 81% of the Apex code, it meets the minimum requirement for deployment.

Option A is incorrect because the Apex trigger has code coverage, as it is invoked by the test method that calls MyClass.myStaticMethod. The trigger and the method have the same logic, so the test method effectively tests both.

Option B is incorrect because assertions are not mandatory for deployment, although they are highly recommended for verifying the expected outcomes of the test cases. Assertions are statements that compare the actual results of the test with the expected results. If an assertion fails, the test fails.

Option D is incorrect because including both classes and the trigger in the deployment is not sufficient to ensure code coverage. The developer still needs to write and run unit tests that cover the Apex code.

References: Apex Testing), Deploying Apex to a Salesforce Production Organization)

Questions 12

Which statement generates a list of Leads and Contacts that have a field with the phrase 'ACME'?

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C. Map searchList = [FIND '*ACME*' IN ALL FIELDS RETURNING Contact, Lead]; D. List searchList = [FIND '*ACME*' IN ALL FIELDS RETURNING Contact, Lead]; Show Answer Buy Now

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Questions 13

A company decides to implement a new process where every time an Opportunity is created, a follow up Task should be created and assigned to the Opportunity Owner.

What is the most efficient way for a developer to implement this?

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Auto-launched flow on Task

Apex trigger on Task

Record-trigger flow on Opportunity

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A record-trigger flow on Opportunity is the most efficient way for a developer to implement this requirement, because it allows the developer to automate the creation and assignment of a Task without writing any code. A record-trigger flow can be configured to run when a record is created, updated, or deleted, and it can access and update related records using flow elements1. A record-trigger flow on Opportunity can also use the $Record global variable to access the Opportunity Owner and assign the Task to them2.

An auto-launched flow on Task is not an efficient way to implement this requirement, because it requires the developer to manually invoke the flow from another process, such as a trigger or a button3. An auto-launched flow on Task cannot access the Opportunity record or its Owner without a lookup element, which adds complexity and reduces performance.

An Apex trigger on Task is not an efficient way to implement this requirement, because it requires the developer to write and maintain code, which is more prone to errors and harder to debug than a flow. An Apex trigger on Task also cannot access the Opportunity record or its Owner without a SOQL query, which consumes governor limits and increases the risk of hitting the 101 SOQL limit.

A Task action is not an efficient way to implement this requirement, because it requires the user to manually create and assign the Task from the Opportunity record page. A Task action does not automate the process, and it relies on the user to remember and follow the business rule. References:

Questions 14

A developer wants to invoke on outbound message when a record meets a specific criteria.

Which three features satisfy this use case?

Choose 3 answer

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Approval Process has the capacity to check the record criteria and send an outbound message without Apex Code

Process builder can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound message with Apex Code.

workflows can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound message.

Process builder can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound messagewithout Apex Code.

Visual Workflow can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound message without Apex Code.

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Outbound messages are a way of sending information from Salesforce to external systems or applications in real-time when certain criteria or conditions are met. Outbound messages are sent as SOAP messages and can include fields from the record that triggered them. Outbound messages can be configured from Setup and do not require Apex code. Outbound messages can be associated with different automation tools in Salesforce, such as:

Questions 15

A company has a custom object, Order__c, that has a required, unique external ID field called OrderNumber__c.

Which statement should be used to perform the DML necessary to insert new records and update existing records in a list of order__c records

using the external ID field?

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The correct answer is option C, which is the upsert statement. In Salesforce, when you have a custom object and want to insert new records and update existing ones using an external ID field, you use the upsert DML operation. The upsert statement either inserts or updates sObject records based on the value of a specified unique external ID field. References: The information can be referenced from the official Salesforce documentation and learning materials available on Trailhead. Specifically, it aligns with the objectives outlined in data modeling and management, as well as Apex programming basics where DML operations are discussed. Salesforce DML Operations

Questions 16

Which two sfdx commands can be used to add testing data to a Developer sandbox?

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Forced: data: object :upsert

Forced: data: tree: upsert

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The sfdx commands that can be used to add testing data to a Developer sandbox are forced: data:bulk:upsert and forced: data:tree:upsert. The forced: data:bulk:upsert command uses Bulk API 2.0 to upsert records from a CSV file into an org1. The forced: data:tree:upsert command uses the SObject Tree Save API to import records from a JSON file that describes objects and relationships2. The forced: data:object:upsert command is not valid, and the forced: data:async:upsert command does not exist.

Questions 17

Universal Containers recently transitioned from Classic to Lighting Experience. One of its business processes requires certain value from the opportunity object to be sent via HTTP REST callout to its external order management system based on a user-initiated action on the opportunity page. Example values are as follow

Which two methods should the developer implement to fulfill the business requirement? (Choose 2 answers)

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Create a Lightning component that performs the HTTP REST callout, and use a Lightning Action to expose the component on the Opportunity detail page.

Create a Process Builder on the Opportunity object that executes an Apex immediate action to perform the HTTP REST callout whenever the Opportunity is updated.

Create an after update trigger on the Opportunity object that calls a helper method using @Future(Callout=true) to perform the HTTP REST callout.

Create a Visualforce page that performs the HTTP REST callout, and use a Visualforce quick action to expose the component on the Opportunity detail page.

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The developer should implement either a Lightning component or a Visualforce page that performs the HTTP REST callout, and use a Lightning Action or a Visualforce quick action to expose the component on the Opportunity detail page. These methods allow the developer to create a user interface that can capture the user input and trigger the callout based on a user-initiated action. The Lightning component or the Visualforce page can use the Apex controller to invoke the HTTP callout using the built-in HTTP classes, such as HttpRequest, HttpResponse, and Http. The Lightning Action or the Visualforce quick action can be added to the page layout of the Opportunity object and configured to display the component in a modal dialog or a panel.

Creating a Process Builder or an after update trigger to perform the HTTP REST callout is not a suitable method for this business requirement, because these methods do not provide a user interface or a user-initiated action. The Process Builder or the trigger would execute the callout whenever the Opportunity is updated, regardless of the user input or intention. This could result in unnecessary or unwanted callouts, as well as hitting the governor limits for callouts.

References: Invoking HTTP Callouts, Configuring an HTTP Callout Action, Create HTTP Callout for Salesforce Flow, Invoking Callouts Using Apex, [Prepare for Your Salesforce Platform Developer I Credential]

Questions 18

What are two use cases for executing Anonymous Apex code? Choose 2 answers

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To delete 15,000 inactive Accounts In a single transaction after a deployment

To schedule an Apex class to run periodically

To run a batch Apex class to update all Contacts

To add unit test code coverage to an org

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Anonymous Apex code is Apex code that does not get stored in the metadata, but that can be compiled and executed on the fly. You can use Anonymous Apex code for various purposes, such as:

References: Anonymous Blocks, Executing Anonymous Apex Code, Execute Anonymous Apex

Questions 19

Which statement should be used to allow some of the records in a list of records to be inserted if others fail to be inserted?

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Database.insert (records, false)

insert (records, false)

Database.insert (records, true)

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The statement Database.insert (records, false) should be used to allow some of the records in a list of records to be inserted if others fail to be inserted. This statement uses the Database class method insert with the allOrNone parameter set to false. This means that the operation allows partial success, and if some records fail, the remainder of the DML operation can still succeed. The method returns a list of Database.SaveResult objects, which contain the status and error information for each record. The developer can use this information to handle the failed records accordingly. The other statements either use the standard DML statement insert, which rolls back the entire transaction if any record fails, or use the allOrNone parameter set to true, which has the same effect as the standard DML statement. References: Database Class, Inserting and Updating Records, Database.insert(list,false) in apex

Questions 20

PDI Question 20

When the code executes, a DML exception is thrown.

How should a developer modify the code to ensure exceptions are handled gracefully?

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Implement the upsert DML statement.

Implement Change Data Capture.

Implement a try/catch block for the DML.

Remove null items from the list of Accounts.

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This is because when a DML exception is thrown, it means that the operation failed due to some error, such as a validation rule, a trigger, or a governor limit. If the exception is not handled, it will cause the entire transaction to roll back and display an unhandled exception message to the user. To handle exceptions gracefully, the developer should use a try/catch block to catch the exception and handle it in a way that does not disrupt the user experience, such as logging the error, displaying a custom message, or retrying the operation. References: The use of try/catch blocks for handling exceptions is covered under Apex basics on Trailhead1. You can also find more information on DML exceptions and how to handle them in the Apex Developer Guide2.

Questions 21

A custom picklist field, Food_Preference__c, exist on a custom object. The picklist contains the following options: 'Vegan','Kosher','No Preference'. The developer must ensure a value is populated every time a record is created or updated. What is the most efficient way to ensure a value is selected every time a record is saved?

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Set "Use the first value in the list as the default value" as True.

Set a validation rule to enforce a value is selected.

Mark the field as Required on the field definition.

Mark the field as Required on the object's page layout.

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Marking the field as Required on the field definition ensures that the field cannot be left blank or null when a record is created or updated, regardless of the page layout or the API. This is the most efficient way to enforce a value for the picklist field, as it does not require any additional configuration or code. Setting the first value as the default value does not prevent the user from changing or clearing the value. Setting a validation rule requires writing a formula and handling error messages. Marking the field as Required on the page layout only affects the user interface, not the API or other tools. References:

Questions 22

A developer is creating a test coverage for a class and needs to insert records to validate functionality. Which method annotation should be used to create records for every method in the test class?

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The @TestSetup annotation is used to create records for every method in the test class. This annotation allows you to create common test data that is available for all test methods in the class. The test setup method runs only once before any test methods in the class. This reduces the need to create the same records for every test method and improves the performance of the test class. The @BeforeTest annotation is not a valid annotation in Apex. The @isTest(SeeAllData=True) annotation is used to grant test classes and methods access to all data in the organization, not to create records. The @PreTest annotation is not a valid annotation in Apex. References: IsTest Annotation | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers, How to Write a Test Class in Salesforce? The Salesforce Developer Guide …, IsTest Annotation in Salesforce - Automation Champion

Questions 23

Which three code lines are required to create a Lightning component on a Visualforce page? Choose 3 answers

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To create a Lightning component on a Visualforce page, you need to use the Lightning Components for Visualforce JavaScript library, which is included by the apex:includeLightning/ tag. This library provides the $Lightning object, which has two methods: $Lightning.use and $Lightning.createComponent. The $Lightning.use method references a Lightning dependency app that declares the component dependencies. The $Lightning.createComponent method creates an instance of the component and renders it on the page. See Use Lightning Components in Visualforce Pages1 for more details. References: 1: Use Lightning Components in Visualforce Pages | Lightning Aura Components Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers(https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.lightning.meta/lightning/components_visualforce.htm)

Questions 24

The sales management team at Universal Container requires that the Lead Source field of the Lead record be populated when a.. converted.

What should be done to ensure that a user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a Lead?

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Use a formula field.

Use a validation rule.

Use Lead Conversation field mapping.

Create an after trigger on Lead.

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The Lead Source field is a standard picklist field that indicates the source of the lead, such as web, phone inquiry, partner referral, and others1. The Lead Source field is related to the contact, account, and opportunity Source fields, and the value can be inherited from one field to the next as a lead progresses through the funnel2. To ensure that a user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a lead, the best option is to use a validation rule. A validation rule is a formula that evaluates the data in one or more fields and returns a value of true or false3. Validation rules verify that the data a user enters in a record meets the standards you specify before the user can save the record3. By creating a validation rule on the Lead object that checks if the Lead Source field is blank, you can prevent the user from converting the lead without filling in the Lead Source field. You can also display a custom error message to inform the user of the requirement3. For example, the validation rule formula could be:

And the error message could be:

Please enter a value for Lead Source before converting the lead.

Using a formula field, Lead Conversion field mapping, or an after trigger on Lead are not effective ways to ensure that the user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a lead. A formula field is a read-only field that derives its value from a formula expression you define. It cannot be edited by the user and cannot enforce data entry. Lead Conversion field mapping is a way to specify how fields in the lead record are transferred to the fields in the contact, account, and opportunity records during lead conversion. It cannot prevent the user from converting the lead without entering the Lead Source field. An after trigger on Lead is a piece of Apex code that executes after a lead record is inserted, updated, deleted, or undeleted. It cannot validate the data entered by the user before the lead conversion occurs. References: 1 Lead | Object Reference for the Salesforce Platform | Salesforce Developers1, 2 Let’s Talk About Salesforce Lead Source | Salesforce Ben2, 3 Validation Rules | Salesforce Help3, Formula Field | Salesforce Field Reference Guide | Salesforce Developers, Map Lead Fields for Lead Conversion | Salesforce Help, Triggers | Apex Developer Guide | Salesforce Developers

Questions 25

Which Lightning code segment should be written to declare dependencies on a Lightning component, c:accountList, that is used in a Visualforce page?