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Universal Containers decides to use exclusively declarative development to build out a new Salesforce application. Which three options should be used to build out the database layer for the application? Choose 3 answers

A. Roll-Up Summaries

B. Triggers

C. Relationships

D. Flow

E. Custom Objects and Fields

A.   Roll-Up Summaries
C.   Relationships
E.   Custom Objects and Fields

Explanation:

1️⃣ Roll-Up Summaries (A)

Used in Master-Detail relationships to aggregate child record data at the parent level.
Allows SUM, COUNT, MIN, and MAX calculations without requiring code.

2️⃣ Relationships (C)

Defines how data is structured in the database via Lookup or Master-Detail relationships.
Controls record ownership, cascading deletion, and roll-up capabilities.

3️⃣ Custom Objects & Fields (E)

Forms the foundation of the database layer in Salesforce.
Allows storage and tracking of unique business data.

Why Not B or D?

B. Triggers → Triggers require Apex code, making them non-declarative.
D. Flow → While Flow is declarative, it focuses on automation rather than database structure.

Which two characteristics are true for Lightning Web Component custom events? Choose 2 answers

A. Data may be passed In the payload of a custom event using a wire decorated properties.

B. By default a custom event only propagates to its immediate container and to its immediate child component.

C. By default a custom event only propagates to it's immediate container.

D. Data may be passed in the payload of a custom event using a property called detail.

C.   By default a custom event only propagates to it's immediate container.
D.   Data may be passed in the payload of a custom event using a property called detail.

Explanation:

Lightning Web Components (LWC) use custom events for communication between components, especially from child to parent. Here’s what’s true:

C. By default a custom event only propagates to its immediate container.
Custom events in LWC do not bubble beyond the immediate parent unless the event is explicitly configured with bubbles: true.

D. Data may be passed in the payload of a custom event using a property called detail. To pass data in a custom event, you use the detail property:

this.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('myevent', { detail: { value: 'something' } }));

Why the other options are incorrect:

A. Data may be passed in the payload using wire-decorated properties
@wire is for data retrieval, not for event communication. Custom events don't use @wire for passing data.

B. Custom event propagates to both immediate container and child
Custom events propagate upward (to containers), not downward to child components.

Cloud kicks has a muli-screen flow its call center agents use when handling inbound service desk calls. At one of the steps in the flow, the agents should be presented with a list of order number and dates that are retrieved from an external odrer management system in real time and displayed on the screen. What shuold a developer use to satisfy this requirement?

A. An invocae method

B. An apex REST class

C. An outbound message

D. An Apex Controller

B.   An apex REST class

Explanation:

A. An invocable method: A Flow can directly call an Invocable method in Apex. This Invocable method can then contain the logic to make a real-time callout to the external order management system (via a REST endpoint, for example). Once the data is retrieved from the external system, the Invocable method can return that data to the Flow, which can then display it on a screen element to the agent. This is the standard and most efficient way to achieve real-time external data retrieval and display within a multi-screen Flow.

Let's look at why the other options are not suitable:

B. An Apex REST class: An Apex REST class is used to expose Salesforce functionality as a web service that external systems can call into Salesforce. It's for inbound integrations to Salesforce, not for Salesforce to call out from a Flow to an external system.
C. An outbound message: An outbound message is a declarative way to send information from Salesforce to an external system. It's typically asynchronous and unidirectional (Salesforce sends data out), and it cannot retrieve data from an external system in real time for display in a Flow.
D. An Apex Controller: While an "Apex Controller" (a generic term for an Apex class that controls logic) would be involved in making the actual callout, the specific type of Apex method that a Flow can directly invoke and get data back from is an Invocable Method. Simply calling it an "Apex Controller" is too broad and doesn't specify the direct integration point for Flows.

A developer is tasked with building a custom Lightning web component to collect Contact information. The form will be shared among many different types of users in the org. There are security requirements that only certain fields should be edited and viewed by certain groups of users. What should the developer use in their Lightning Web Component to support the security requirements?

A. force-input-field

B. ui-input-field

C. aura-input-field

D. lightning-input-field

D.   lightning-input-field

Explanation:
To enforce field-level security (FLS) automatically when building forms in a Lightning Web Component (LWC), the developer should use:

inside a

Why this is important:

lightning-input-field automatically respects FLS:

If a user doesn't have read access, the field is hidden
If a user has read-only access, the field is disabled
If a user has read/write access, the field is editable

This ensures that only the appropriate fields are shown or editable based on user permissions, without writing custom logic.


Why the other options are incorrect:

A. force-input-field
❌ Not a valid LWC component — likely a confusion with older Aura naming

B. ui-input-field
❌ Part of the Aura UI namespace, deprecated and not available in LWC

C. aura-input-field
❌ Also Aura framework-specific, not usable in Lightning Web Components

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?

A. Option A

B. Option B

C. Option C

D. Option D

B.   Option B

Explanation:

The question is asking how to insert or update records based on a custom external ID field called Order_Number__c on the Order__c object.

🔹 Why Option C is Correct:

The upsert DML statement is used to insert new records or update existing ones.
When using a custom external ID, you can specify it as the matching field for the upsert operation.
This avoids using the Salesforce record ID (Id) and instead leverages a unique external identifier.

Why Not the Other Options?

A. merge orders Order_Number__c;
❌ merge is used for merging duplicate records (only works on sObjects like Account, Contact, or Lead) and does not accept custom external ID fields.

B. merge orders;
❌ Same issue as A, and still not appropriate for Order__c (a custom object).

D. upsert orders;
⚠️ Valid, but it would only work if the list of orders includes the Salesforce Id field.
Since we are told to match using a custom external ID, this statement does not fulfill the requirement explicitly.

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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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• Subsequent retakes require 14 days between attempts