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AW Computing has a custom object for service plans.
A service plan needs to be associated to one and only one contact. The support manager noticed if the wrong contact is associated, the reps are unable to change the contact. The app builder already confirmed the user has correct access to the field and there are no validations associated with the service plans.
What could be causing the issue?

A. The Read Only radio button, Allows users with at least Read access to the Master record to create, edit, or delete related Detail records, is selected.

B. The Allow reparenting checkbox, Child records can be reparented to other parent records after they are created, is unchecked.

C. The Read/Write radio button, Allows users with at least Read/Write access to the Master record to create, edit, or delete related Detail records, is selected.

D. The Allow reparenting checkbox, Child records can be reparented to other parent records after they are created, is checked.

B.   The Allow reparenting checkbox, Child records can be reparented to other parent records after they are created, is unchecked.

Explanation:

The scenario describes a master-detail relationship between the custom Service Plan object (the detail or child) and the standard Contact object (the master or parent). The reason a master-detail relationship is likely in use is the requirement that a Service Plan be "associated to one and only one contact," which is a defining characteristic of this type of relationship.
By default, the Allow reparenting option is disabled when a master-detail relationship is created. This means that once a child record (the Service Plan) is created and assigned to a parent record (the Contact), the relationship field becomes read-only and cannot be changed. To allow the parent record to be changed, an App Builder must explicitly enable the Allow reparenting setting by editing the master-detail relationship field definition.

Why other options are incorrect
A. The Read Only radio button, Allows users with at least Read access to the Master record to create, edit, or delete related Detail records, is selected: This option describes a setting for defining access for the child record, not the ability to change the parent record itself. It determines what users with read access to the master can do with the child, not whether the master can be reparented.
C. The Read/Write radio button, Allows users with at least Read/Write access to the Master record to create, edit, or delete related Detail records, is selected: Similar to option A, this setting concerns the access rights on the child record based on the master record's security, and does not directly control the reparenting functionality.
D. The Allow reparenting checkbox...is checked: This is the opposite of the correct answer. If the Allow reparenting checkbox were checked, the reps would be able to change the associated contact.

A user is unable to use inline editing on a list view. A quick check verifies the user should be able to perform inline editing as they have been assigned the appropriate permissions.
Which two conditions should the app builder review?
(Choose 2 answers)

A. If the list view restricts sharing for the user

B. If the list view selected is the recently viewed list view

C. If the list view contains a chart created by the user

D. If the list view contains more than one record type

B.   If the list view selected is the recently viewed list view
D.   If the list view contains more than one record type

Explanation:

The issue is that a user cannot use inline editing on a list view despite having appropriate permissions. Inline editing in Salesforce list views allows users to edit fields directly in the list, but certain conditions can disable this functionality. Let’s analyze the options:
Option A: If the list view restricts sharing for the user
Incorrect. Sharing settings determine whether a user can view or edit records, but they do not directly affect inline editing functionality in list views. If the user has edit permissions (as verified), sharing restrictions would prevent access to the records entirely, not just inline editing.
Option B: If the list view selected is the recently viewed list view
Correct. The Recently Viewed list view in Salesforce does not support inline editing. This list view is dynamically generated based on recently accessed records and does not allow modifications via inline editing, even if the user has appropriate permissions.
Option C: If the list view contains a chart created by the user
Incorrect. A chart associated with a list view (e.g., for analytics) does not impact inline editing functionality. Charts are visual representations of data and do not affect the ability to edit fields directly in the list view table.
Option D: If the list view contains more than one record type
Correct. Inline editing in list views is disabled if the list view includes records of multiple record types. Salesforce restricts inline editing in this case because fields available for editing may vary by record type, leading to inconsistent behavior.

Additional Notes:
Other conditions that could disable inline editing (not listed in options) include:
The list view filter includes a locked field (e.g., a formula field or read-only field).
The object’s page layout or field-level security prevents editing specific fields.
Inline editing is disabled for the object in the org’s settings (rare, but possible).
To resolve, ensure the user selects a list view other than “Recently Viewed” and filters the list view to a single record type.

References:
Salesforce Documentation: Inline Editing in List Views
Notes that inline editing is not supported for the Recently Viewed list view and lists with multiple record types.

Sales Managers want to be automatically notified any time there is a change to an Opportunity Close Date and want these changes to be tracked on the Opportunity.
Which two configurations should an app builder recommend?
(Choose 2 answers)

A. Create an Opportunity outbound message.

B. Use Process Builder on Opportunities and a Chatter post action.

C. Activate Historical Trending for Opportunities.

D. Enable Feed Tracking on Opportunities.

B.   Use Process Builder on Opportunities and a Chatter post action.
D.   Enable Feed Tracking on Opportunities.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, you need to address two distinct requirements: automatically notifying managers and tracking the changes.

Automatic Notifications
To automatically notify Sales Managers about a change to an Opportunity Close Date, you need a process automation tool. Process Builder (or its more modern equivalent, Flow Builder) is the ideal declarative tool for this. You can create a process that is triggered when an Opportunity record is changed. The criteria for this process would be Opportunity.CloseDate IsChanged Equals True. The immediate action for this process would be a "Post to Chatter" action that notifies the Sales Managers or a Chatter group they are part of.

Tracking Changes
To "track these changes on the Opportunity" and have a clear, visible log of the change, you would use Feed Tracking. When you enable Feed Tracking on the Opportunity object and select the Close Date field, any change made to that field will automatically create a new post in the record's Chatter feed. This provides a timestamped, user-stamped history of every change to the close date directly on the record itself, which is what the managers want.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect
A. Create an Opportunity outbound message: Outbound messages are used to send data from Salesforce to an external system. They are not used for internal notifications within Salesforce like Chatter posts.
C. Activate Historical Trending for Opportunities: Historical Trending is a reporting feature that allows you to analyze changes to data over time. While it does "track" changes, it is for reporting purposes and does not provide real-time, in-record notifications. It's a tool for analysis, not for immediate alerts.

An app builder has a custom component they want to make available on the utility bar, but the component is unavailable. How should the component be tagged?

A. For use on record pages.

B. For use in Lightning App Builder.

C. For use on the utility bar.

D. For use in App Manager.

B.   For use in Lightning App Builder.

Explanation:

The utility bar is a part of the Lightning App Builder interface. To make a custom Lightning web component or Aura component available for placement on the utility bar, it must be explicitly configured to be compatible with the Lightning App Builder. This is done by including the tag in the component's XML metadata file and specifying the Lightning__AppPage target.
Why this is correct: Tagging a component "For use in Lightning App Builder" (Lightning__AppPage) is the prerequisite that makes it available for drag-and-drop into any region of an app page built with the tool, which includes the utility bar, the header, the main body, and the footer. The utility bar is not a separate tag but a specific location within the App Builder's purview.

Why the other options are incorrect:
A. For use on record pages: This is a more specific target (Lightning__RecordPage). While a component tagged for record pages is also available in the Lightning App Builder (because Lightning__RecordPage inherits from Lightning__AppPage), it is not the most direct or fundamental answer. The question is about general availability in the App Builder tool itself.
C. For use on the utility bar: There is no specific, standalone metadata tag for "utility bar." The utility bar is a location within an app built in the Lightning App Builder. Availability is controlled by the broader Lightning__AppPage target.
D. For use in App Manager: The App Manager is an administrative setup screen used to create and manage apps. Custom components are not added to the App Manager interface itself. This is not a valid target for a component.

Reference:
This falls under the User Interface section. It tests the understanding of how to configure custom components for deployment in different parts of the Lightning Experience, specifically the metadata targets required for the Lightning App Builder.

Key Takeaway:
To make a component available in the Lightning App Builder (and consequently its utility bar), its .js-meta.xml file must include the target Lightning__AppPage.

A business user at Universal Containers wants to update an Account directly from an Opportunity record.
What should the app builder create to allow the business user to make these edits?

A. An update record action with a related record component.

B. An update record action with a details component

C. Formula fields displaying the Account fields.

D. Opportunity fields updated by a process.

A.   An update record action with a related record component.

Explanation:

Why:
Create an Update a Record quick action on the Account object (include the Account fields the user should edit). Then add a Related Record component to the Opportunity Lightning record page, point it at the AccountId lookup, and select that update action. This lets users edit the parent Account directly from the Opportunity page.

Why not the others:
B. Details component only edits the current record (Opportunity), not the related Account.
C. Formula fields are read-only—no editing.
D. Process/flow updates are automation, not a UI for the user to directly edit the Account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Salesforce Platform App Builder certification is for professionals who design, build, and deploy custom applications using point-and-click declarative tools instead of coding. Its ideal for Salesforce Admins, Business Analysts, and App Developers who want to specialize in customizing apps with Lightning App Builder, Process Builder, and Flow.
Preparation steps include:

- Completing Trailhead modules on App Builder fundamentals.
- Practicing Lightning App Builder and Flow automation.
- Reviewing security, data modeling, and app deployment topics.

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Exam details:

Format: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions
Duration: 105 minutes
Passing score: 63%
Cost: USD $200 (plus taxes)
Delivery: Online proctored or at a test center
Candidates often struggle with:

- Data modeling & relationship design (master-detail vs. lookup).
- Security & sharing models.
- App deployment strategies.
- Flow vs. Process Builder scenario-based questions.
The Admin certification focuses on managing Salesforce features, while the App Builder certification tests your ability to design and customize applications. App Builder dives deeper into data modeling, Lightning apps, Flows, and deployment, making it more advanced.
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Yes. The App Builder exam focuses on declarative (point-and-click) tools like Lightning App Builder, Validation Rules, and Flows. Coding knowledge (Apex, LWC) is not required, but understanding when to hand off to a developer is essential.