PD1 SOQL and SOSL

Question 1

What does SOQL stand for in the Salesforce platform?

Accepted Answer

Salesforce Object Query Language

Answer

SOQL stands for Salesforce Object Query Language, which is used to query records from the Salesforce database.

Question 2

Which clause is required in every SOQL query?

Accepted Answer

FROM

Answer

Every SOQL query must include a FROM clause specifying the object to query, along with a SELECT clause.

Question 3

What is the governor limit for total SOQL queries in a single synchronous Apex transaction?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

Salesforce enforces a limit of 100 SOQL queries per synchronous Apex transaction to prevent excessive resource consumption.

Question 4

How are related child records queried within a SOQL query?

Accepted Answer

Using a subquery in parentheses within the SELECT clause

Answer

Child records are retrieved in SOQL using a subquery enclosed in parentheses inside the SELECT clause, such as SELECT Name, (SELECT LastName FROM Contacts) FROM Account.

Question 5

When using dot notation in SOQL to traverse child-to-parent relationships, what is the maximum number of levels allowed?

Accepted Answer

5 levels

Answer

SOQL allows traversal of up to 5 levels of parent relationships using dot notation (e.g., Contact.Account.Owner.Name counts as 3 levels).

(PD1) Salesforce Certified Platform Developer 1 Practice Test

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PD1 SOQL and SOSL