PD1 Data Modeling and Management 4

Question 1

A developer creates a custom object without enabling the 'Allow Reports' checkbox. What is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

The object does not appear in the Report Type wizard

Answer

If 'Allow Reports' is not checked during object creation, the object won't be available as a primary object in custom Report Types.

Question 2

Which field type in Salesforce is most appropriate for storing a value that must not be visible to most users and needs to be masked?

Accepted Answer

Text (Encrypted)

Answer

The Encrypted Text field type stores data in encrypted form and can be masked to restrict visibility based on permissions.

Question 3

A developer needs to store a user's response as one of several predefined choices AND allow multiple selections. Which field type supports this?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Select Picklist

Answer

Multi-Select Picklist allows users to select multiple values from a predefined list, storing them as a semicolon-delimited string.

Question 4

Which statement is TRUE about the Hierarchical relationship field type in Salesforce?

Accepted Answer

It is exclusively available on the User object

Answer

The Hierarchical relationship field type is unique to the User object and is used to model manager-subordinate relationships.

Question 5

A developer wants field values to default to a specific value when a new record is created, without using Apex. Which feature should they use?

Accepted Answer

Default Field Value

Answer

Default Field Values allow developers to set a formula-based or literal default that populates automatically when a new record is created.

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