The CRM Manager at Universal Containers has requested that a custom text field be
converted to a picklist in order to promote better data hygiene. What needs to be
considered before changing the field type? (Choose 2 answers)
A. Existing list views that reference the field may be deleted.
B. Field references will be removed in Visualforce pages
C. All data should be backed up before converting a text field.
D. Changing a field type will remove existing field history.
C. All data should be backed up before converting a text field.
D. Changing a field type will remove existing field history.
Explanation:
All data should be backed up before converting a text field to a picklist, as some data may
be lost or truncated during the conversion. Changing a field type will remove existing field
history, as the history tracking values are not converted.