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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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Approval Process has the capacity to check the record criteria and send an outbound message without Apex Code
C.   workflows can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound message.
D.   Process builder can be used to check the record criteria and send an outbound messagewithout Apex Code.

Explanation:

To send an outbound message when a record meets specific criteria (without Apex), use these declarative tools:

Approval Process (A):

Criteria: Configure entry conditions in the approval process.

Outbound Message: Add an outbound message action to notify external systems when a record is approved/rejected.

Workflow Rule (C):

Criteria: Define rule conditions (e.g., "Status = Closed Won").
Outbound Message: Add an outbound message action as the workflow action.

Process Builder (D):

Criteria: Set up conditions in the process.

Outbound Message: Use the "Send Outbound Message" action in the process.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Process Builder does not require Apex to send outbound messages (it’s declarative).

E: Visual Workflow (Flow) cannot send outbound messages natively (requires Apex or Process Builder integration).

How does the Lightning Component framework help developers implement solutions faster?

A. By providing an Agile process with default steps

B. By providing code review standards and processes

C. By providing device-awareness for mobile and desktops

D. By providing change history and version control

C.   By providing device-awareness for mobile and desktops

Explanation:

Salesforce requires that triggers must have at least 1% code coverage to be deployed to a production environment. Even if a related class has high coverage, the trigger itself must be explicitly executed by a test method for deployment to succeed.

Why other options are incorrect:

B: Assertions are best practice but not required for deployment.

C: The overall code coverage of 75% is necessary, but every individual trigger must have at least 1% coverage.

D: Deployment includes both trigger and class, but lack of trigger coverage still causes failure.

To fix this, you must create a test method that actually causes the trigger to fire (e.g., inserting a Contact record).

A developer must provide custom user interfaces when users edit a Contact in either Salesforce Classic or Lightning Experience. What should the developer use to override the Contact's Edit button and provide this functionality?

A. A Visualforce page in Salesforce Classic and a Lightning component in Lightning Experience

B. A Lightning component in 5alesforce Classic and a Lightning component in lightning Experience

C. A Visualforce page in Salesforce Classic and a Lightning page in Lightning Experience

D. A Lightning page in Salesforce Classic and a Visualforce page in Lightning Experience

A.   A Visualforce page in Salesforce Classic and a Lightning component in Lightning Experience

Explanation:

Salesforce allows developers to override standard buttons like Edit with custom user interfaces, but the technology used depends on the UI experience:

✔️ For Salesforce Classic:

You can only override buttons using Visualforce pages.
Lightning components do not run in Classic.

✔️ For Lightning Experience:

You can override buttons with Lightning components (Aura or LWC).
This allows for modern, responsive UI.

🔧 Override Configuration:

When overriding the Edit button on the Contact object, Salesforce lets you specify:

A Visualforce Page for Classic
A Lightning Component for Lightning Experience

Why other options are incorrect:

B. Lightning component in both Classic and Lightning
❌ Lightning components cannot run in Classic.

C. Visualforce page and Lightning page
❌ Lightning pages (App Builder pages) are not valid for button overrides.

D. Lightning page in Classic and Visualforce in Lightning
❌ Lightning pages don’t work in Classic, and Visualforce in Lightning defeats the purpose of a native Lightning experience.

A developer created a custom order management app that uses an Apex class. The order is represented by an Order object and an Orderltem object that has a master-detail relationship to Order. During order processing, an order may be split into multiple orders. What should a developer do to allow their code to move some existing Orderltem records to a new Order record?

A. Change the master-detail relationship to an external lookup relationship

B. Add without sharing to the Apex class declaration.

C. Create a junction object between Orderltem and Order.

D. Select the Allow reparenting option on the master-detail relationship.

C.   Create a junction object between Orderltem and Order.


When the code executes, a DML exception is thrown. How should a developer modify the code to ensure exceptions are handled gracefully?

A. Implement the upsert DML statement.

B. Implement Change Data Capture.

C. Implement a try/catch block for the DML.

D. Remove null items from the list of Accounts.

C.   Implement a try/catch block for the DML.

Explanation:

In the code shown:

public static void insertAccounts(List theseAccounts){
for(Account thisAccount : theseAccounts){
if(thisAccount.website == null){
thisAccount.website = 'https://www.demo.com';
}
}
update theseAccounts;
}

The method always calls update theseAccounts.
If even one record in theseAccounts causes an error (for example, a validation rule, required field missing, or duplicate rule), the entire DML operation fails and throws a DmlException.
To handle such errors gracefully, a developer should wrap the DML statement in a try/catch block. This allows you to catch the exception, log it, and maybe handle records individually if needed.

Corrected Example with try/catch:
public static void insertAccounts(List theseAccounts){
for(Account thisAccount : theseAccounts){
if(thisAccount.website == null){
thisAccount.website = 'https://www.demo.com';
}
}
try {
update theseAccounts;
} catch (DmlException e) {
// Handle gracefully: log error or take corrective action
System.debug('Update failed: ' + e.getMessage());
}
}

Why not the other options?

A. Upsert → Wouldn’t solve the exception problem. Upsert only helps when you want to insert or update based on an external ID. Errors like validation failures would still throw exceptions.

B. Change Data Capture → This is for event-driven integration, not error handling.

D. Remove null items → That prevents null pointer issues but doesn’t stop DML exceptions (e.g., validation rules or required fields).

Reference:
Salesforce Apex Developer Guide – Exception Handling

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Salesforce Platform Developer I certification is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce platform customization. Earning this certification validates your ability to build custom apps and extend Salesforce functionality beyond declarative tools.
To prepare, candidates should:

• Review the official exam guide on Trailhead.
• Practice coding in Apex and building apps with Lightning Web Components.
• Complete Trailhead modules on triggers, governor limits, and asynchronous operations.
• Work through real-world practice projects and mock tests.
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Format: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions
Time limit: 110 minutes
Passing score: 68%
Registration fee: USD $200 (plus taxes)
Delivery: Online proctored or onsite testing centers
The exam evaluates your ability to design and build custom applications on Salesforce using Apex, LWC, Visualforce, and declarative tools. Skills tested include data modeling, process automation, governor limits, testing, and deployment.
Common challenges include:

Governor Limits: Remembering restrictions and applying them correctly.
SOQL and SOSL queries: Knowing when to use each.
Triggers vs. Flows: Choosing the right declarative vs. programmatic solution.
Asynchronous Apex (Future, Queueable, Batch, Schedulable): Identifying the correct use case.
Practicing real-world scenarios in a Developer Org helps overcome these challenges.
Yes. Scenario-based questions require choosing the best solution, for example:

• Whether to use a before trigger, after trigger, or Flow.
• Handling bulk record updates without exceeding governor limits.
• Choosing between synchronous and asynchronous Apex for performance.
These questions test application of knowledge, not just memorization.
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First retake fee: USD $100 (plus taxes)
• Must wait 1 day before the first retake
• Subsequent retakes require 14 days between attempts