Platform-App-Builder Questions and Answers

The best way to calculate an overdue date that is two months after a task due date is to use a formula field with the ADDMONTHS() function. This function adds a specified number of months to a date value, and returns a new date value. See [this article] for more information on formula fields.

The primary object selection is locked once the custom report type has been saved. This means that the app builder cannot change the primary object later. The other options are not true.

 The two features of Chatter that would meet CK’s business needs are: Set up new public Chatter groups. A public Chatter group is a way to create a collaborative space for users to share information, files, polls, and ideas around a common topic or interest. A public Chatter group can be joined by any user in the organization and can be seen by anyone who has access to Chatter. By setting up new public Chatter groups, CK can enable users to socialize and collaborate around customer accounts and discuss various topics. Use post action on the Account object. A post action is a type of quick action that allows users to create a post on a record’s feed or on their own feed. A post can include text, mentions, hashtags, topics, links, files, or images. By using post action on the Account object, CK can enable users to share updates, feedback, or questions about customer accounts and engage with other users who follow the accounts. Set up new private Chatter groups is not a valid feature, as it does not meet CK’s business needs. A private Chatter group is a way to create a collaborative space for users to share information, files, polls, and ideas around a confidential or sensitive topic or interest. A private Chatter group can only be joined by invitation and can only be seen by the group members. By setting up new private Chatter groups, CK would limit the visibility and accessibility of the conversations around customer accounts. Use Chatter actions to create tasks to complete is not a valid feature, as it does not meet CK’s business needs. A Chatter action is a type of quick action that allows users to create a task from a record’s feed or from their own feed. A task can include subject, due date, priority, status, assigned to, etc. By using Chatter actions to create tasks to complete, CK would enable users to track and manage their work related to customer accounts, but not to socialize and collaborate with other users.

The feature that can be used to meet these requirements is two-step approval process. An approval process defines the steps and criteria for approving records. A two-step approval process requires two levels of approval before a record can be deleted. The app builder can configure an approval process for opportunities that requires sales reps to submit their delete requests for approval from their managers. Option A is incorrect because Process Builder with Submit for Approval action is not a valid feature, as Process Builder cannot submit records for approval. Option B is incorrect because Approval Process with a triggered Flow process is not a valid feature, as Approval Process cannot trigger Flow processes. Option C is incorrect because Approval Process with Time-Dependent Workflow action is not a valid feature, as Approval Process cannot use Time-Dependent Workflow actions.

Workflows that cause each other to fire back and forth recursively can result in workflow limits errors. For example, if workflow A updates a field that triggers workflow B, and workflow B updates a field that triggers workflow A, this can create an infinite loop of workflows that exceed the maximum number of workflow time triggers per hour.

• Updating the existing change set with the new changes and redeploying is the most efficient way to move the updated components to the Developer Pro Sandbox.References:
• Salesforce Help - Change Sets

Send an email alert, update a related record, and create a child record are three capabilities of Process Builder that can improve productivity for the sales team. Process Builder can automate these actions based on criteria or events that occur on records or objects. Send an outbound message and delete a related record are not capabilities of Process Builder, but of other tools such as Workflow Rules or Apex.

 Creating a formula field on the Contact object and setting the value of the formula to TEXT(Account.Account_Region__c) would reflect the region of the related account on the contact record and stay in sync if the value changes on the account. This is the most efficient and maintainable way to meet the requirement. Creating a workflow rule or a picklist field would require additional configuration and complexity

• The Compact Layout in Salesforce mobile app configuration determines the fields that appear at the top of the record in the mobile app, providing quick access to key information.References:
• Salesforce Help - Compact Layouts

 To manually share individual records with specific people or group of people on a case by case basis, users can use public groups, roles, or users. Public groups are collections of users, roles, or other groups that can be used to share access to records. Roles define the level of access that users have to their organization’s data based on their position in the hierarchy. Users are individual people who log in to Salesforce and have access to records based on their profile, role, and sharing settings. 

The automation solution that would meet these requirements is Process Builder. Process Builder is a tool that can create and update records, send email alerts, submit records for approval, invoke flows, call Apex classes, and post to Chatter based on certain criteria and actions. The app builder can use Process Builder to create a process that starts when an opportunity is marked as closed won, creates a new opportunity record for the renewal with pre-populated fields, and sends an email alert to the contracts team. Option A is incorrect because an approval process is not suitable for this requirement, as approval processes are used to define the steps and criteria for approving records. Option B is incorrect because a validation rule is not suitable for this requirement, as validation rules are used to enforce data quality and prevent users from saving invalid records. Option D is incorrect because a workflow rule is not suitable for this requirement, as workflow rules are considered legacy tools and have limitations compared to Process Builder.

 The app builder should use the Path component to meet the requirement of tracking different fields at each stage of the Opportunity sales process. The Path component is a Lightning component that displays the key fields and guidance for each stage of a standard or custom picklist field, such as the Opportunity Stage field. The app builder can configure the Path component to show the fields that need to be filled out and provide recommendations and sales strategies for each stage3. Option A, B, and C are not configuration steps that can meet this requirement.

The two steps that should be suggested to meet these requirements are to select insert null values in settings and to use Data Loader to update leads using the CSV file. Selecting insert null values in settings will allow Data Loader to overwrite existing values with null values. Data Loader is a tool that can import, export, update, or delete large amounts of data.

The two tools that an app builder could combine to display the number of open cases on the account page are Flow and Process Builder. Flow is a tool that allows the app builder to create a declarative automation that can query, manipulate, and display data from multiple objects. Process Builder is a tool that allows the app builder to create a trigger-based automation that can invoke a Flow when a record is created or updated. By using these two tools, the app builder can create a solution that can query the number of open cases for the account and parent account and display them on the account page using a screen element. Workflow is not a suitable tool, as it cannot query or display data from multiple objects. It can only perform actions such as field updates, email alerts, tasks, or outbound messages. Approval Process is not a suitable tool, as it is used to automate the approval of records based on certain criteria and predefined steps. It cannot query or display data from multiple objects.

The app builder should use Data Loader to quickly insert a list of over 60,000 net new Accounts. Data Loader is a tool that allows users to insert, update, delete, or export large amounts of data from Salesforce using CSV files or database connections. Data Loader can handle up to 5 million records at a time and supports features such as bulk API, batch operations, mapping files, etc. Data Loader is ideal for loading large data sets into Salesforce quickly and efficiently. Lightning Object Creator is not a valid tool, as it cannot insert data into existing objects. Lightning Object Creator is a tool that allows users to create custom objects from spreadsheet data by uploading a file and mapping columns to fields. It cannot load data into existing objects or handle more than 500 records at a time. Import Wizard is not a valid tool, as it cannot handle more than 50,000 records at a time. Import Wizard is a tool that allows users to insert, update, or delete data from Salesforce using CSV files or Excel files. Import Wizard supports standard objects and some custom objects and provides features such as field mapping, duplicate detection, data validation, etc. Import Wizard is ideal for loading small data sets into Salesforce with more control and accuracy.

Two reasons that can prevent an app builder from adding a custom component to the Lightning home page are if My Domain is not deployed, or if the component is tagged for record pages instead of home pages. My Domain must be deployed to add custom components to the page with the App Builder, as it enables Lightning components and other features. The component must be tagged for home pages in its configuration file, otherwise it will not show up in the App Builder for home pages

To ensure auditing users can access records in the Case_Issue__c junction object, the correct data permissions on related records must be established:

• D. Read-Only access on Case and Issue__c. Users need read-only access to both Case and Issue__c objects to view associated Case_Issue__c junction object records properly. This is because access to junction object records in Salesforce is determined by the user's access levels to the parent records in a relationship.

Steps to configure access:

• Navigate to Setup → Profiles or Permission Sets.
• Select the profile or permission set of the auditing users.
• Under Object Settings, adjust the permissions for Case and Issue__c to at least 'Read-Only'.
• Ensure that users have visibility to the Case_Issue__c object itself.

This configuration allows users to view the details of cases and issues as they audit the junction object records.

The feature that the app builder should use to create easy access to the document is a custom detail page link on the Contract object. A custom detail page link is a type of custom button or link that can display a URL or execute JavaScript when clicked. The app builder can create a custom detail page link on the Contract object that displays the pricing guidelines document in a new window or tab. Option A is incorrect because a quick action on the Contracts object is not suitable for this requirement, as quick actions are used to create or update records, log calls, send emails, or launch flows. Option B is incorrect because a quick action on the Account object is not suitable for this requirement, as quick actions are not related to the Contract object. Option C is incorrect because a custom detail page link on the Account object is not suitable for this requirement, as custom detail page links are not related to the Contract object.

Escalation rules and Process Builder are two automation processes that can be used to send a notification when a case stays in the ‘’ new’’ status for more than four business hours. Escalation rules can define criteria and actions for escalating cases based on time or other factors. Process Builder can create a time-based action that triggers an email alert when the case status is ‘’ new’’ for more than four business hours. Flow Builder and Scheduled Apex are not necessary for this requirement.

To test code against a subset of production data under 5 GB and to refresh the sandbox environment weekly, the most suitable type of sandbox is:

• Partial Copy (B). A Partial Copy sandbox includes a copy of your production org’s metadata and a subset of your production data as defined by the sandbox template. It allows up to 5 GB of data and can be refreshed every 5 days, making it ideal for scenarios where a representative sample of production data is needed for testing without the storage and refresh limitations of a Full Copy sandbox.

Developer Pro (A) and Developer (D) sandboxes also allow for testing and development but do not include a subset of production data—they either have no data or only limited sample data. A Full Copy sandbox (C) provides a full replica of production data, far exceeding the 5 GB requirement and generally is refreshed less frequently due to larger data volume and longer copy times.

Reference for sandbox types and their capabilities:

• Sandbox Types and Templates: https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=sf.data_sandbox_implementation_tips.htm&type=5

The correct method to upgrade an unmanaged package that is installed in a production environment is to use the update link provided on the Installed Packages page. This process ensures that any modifications or additions in the package are properly integrated without the need to uninstall the previous version, thus preserving existing customizations and data.

• A: Uninstalling removes all associated data and customizations, which is not advisable.
• B: The Install Wizard is used for initial installations, not upgrades.

Public group is the best option to route the approval request for overnight shipments. Public groups can include users, roles, or other groups. Queues are used to assign ownership of records to a group of users, not for approval processes. Hierarchy field and role are not flexible enough to include only the department members.

 A record-triggered flow can be used to automate actions when a record is created or updated. In this case, a record-triggered flow can be configured to create a new opportunity and send an email to the contracts team when an opportunity is marked as closed won.

The best Lightning component to add to the layout to display the ‘New Task’ custom action is Highlights panel. This component shows key information and actions for a record, such as its name, owner, and custom actions. Related record, related lists, and activities are not Lightning components that display custom actions. See [this article] for more information on Highlights panel.

Feed Tracking is the Chatter feature that allows field value changes for certain fields to show up on Chatter. Thanks, Publisher Actions, and Topics are other Chatter features, but they do not relate to field value changes.

• A Scheduled Triggered flow can be used to increment a custom field on the Case object each time the case is reopened, effectively tracking the number of reopenings.References:
• Salesforce Help - Scheduled Flows

The app builder should select Enhanced List for the Related List type for the Related List Lightning component. Enhanced List allows users to see ten fields and sort and wrap text on their Related Lists. Option B is incorrect because Basic List only allows users to see four fields and does not support sorting or wrapping text on their Related Lists. Option C is incorrect because ListView does not show Related Lists on record pages, but rather shows list views on object home pages or tabs. Option D is incorrect because List Class is not a valid Related List type.

The app builder should create a new roll-up summary field called First Order Date, using Type MIN on the Opportunity Close Date with a filter where IsWon = TRUE. A roll-up summary field is a type of field that calculates values from related records and displays them on the parent record. In this case, the app builder can create a roll-up summary field on the Account object that calculates the minimum (earliest) value of the Opportunity Close Date field from the related opportunities where IsWon = TRUE. This will show when customers made their first purchase. Option B, C, and D are not correct ways to use a roll-up summary field to meet the requirement.

Research and evaluate products available on AppExchange to send mass emails is the action that the app builder should take to meet the requirement of broadcasting an email to 7,000 contacts in Salesforce on a regular basis. AppExchange is a marketplace where app builders can find products or solutions that can extend Salesforce functionality. There are many products on AppExchange that can send mass emails without hitting the Salesforce limit. Request Salesforce increase the number of maximum daily emails, develop Apex code and Lightning web component to send daily emails, and export Contacts to a CSV file and use an email client to send the emails are not valid or recommended actions.

 Groups is available in the Chatter section of the navigation menu, not in the selected list for the navigation menu. According to the Salesforce documentation, “Groups appear in Chatter, not in Navigation Menu.” Groups is not available in the recent section of the navigation menu, nor is it included in the Smart Search items but unavailable on the navigation menu. Groups is unavailable in the selected list for the navigation menu.

Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text will require the app builder to perform additional steps in order to retain existing functionalities. This is because changing the data type of a field may affect the apex code that references or manipulates the field value, and may cause compilation errors or unexpected results. The app builder will need to update the apex code to handle the new data type and ensure that the logic and calculations are still correct. Option B is incorrect because changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field will not require additional steps, as encrypted fields can still be used in reports with some limitations. Option C is incorrect because changing the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text will not require additional steps, as external id fields can be either number or text. Option D is incorrect because changing the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text will not require additional steps, as lead conversion fields can be mapped regardless of their data types.

The app builder should validate the inbound change set to ensure a smooth deployment to production. Validating an inbound change set allows the app builder to test whether the change set can be deployed without errors in the target org. Validating an inbound change set does not affect any data or metadata in the target org.

Customers who are invited to Chatter groups can only interact with members of their groups. They cannot invite other members, @mention accounts, or request access to public groups

 The app builder needs to have NOT(ISBLANK([Lead].OwnerId)) in the criteria to ensure the process runs without error. This formula checks if the OwnerId field on the Lead object is not blank, which means that the lead is owned by a user or a queue. This will prevent the process from running on leads that are not owned by anyone, which could cause an error. Option A, B, and C are not formulas that can ensure the process runs without error.

The two options that the app builder should avoid to prevent recursion are setting a criteria node to No criteria-just execute the procedure and invocable processes. Setting a criteria node to No criteria-just execute the procedure means that the process will always execute the actions regardless of the record values, which can cause recursion if the process updates the same record that triggered it. Invocable processes are processes that can be invoked from another process or a flow, which can cause recursion if the invocable process updates the same record that triggered the parent process or flow. Option A is incorrect because IF statements are not an option in Process Builder, but rather a function that can be used in formulas or conditions. Option D is incorrect because the ISCHANGED function is not an option in Process Builder, but rather a function that can be used in formulas or conditions to check if a field value has changed.

To have automatic posts on a record whenever a travel request has been approved, feed tracking should be used. Feed tracking enables field updates to be displayed in the Chatter feed of a record or a user profile. Users can follow records or users to see updates in their own feed. Feed tracking can be enabled for standard or custom objects and selected fields.

To insert a list of 25,000 records using deduplication for the Race_Track__c custom object, an app builder should use Data Loader. Data Loader is a tool that allows users to insert, update, delete, or export large amounts of data in Salesforce. Data Loader can also perform deduplication by matching records based on external ID fields or Salesforce record IDs. [Source]

The app builder should use a custom button and Flow to achieve the desired result. A custom button is a button that can invoke custom logic or actions when clicked by a user. A Flow is a type of automation tool that can guide users through a series of screens and perform actions based on user input. In this case, the app builder can create a custom button on the Account object that launches a Flow when clicked by a user. The Flow can display a popup window with questions for the user to answer and populate additional fields on the Account record based on the user input4. Option A, B, and C are not tools that can achieve this result.

To manage frequently changing picklist values effectively:

• B. Set up Global Values in Picklist Value Sets. This approach allows for centralized management of picklist values that can be reused across multiple fields and objects. By using global value sets, inactive values can be efficiently managed and deactivated without impacting fields that use these sets.

For further information on managing picklists, check Salesforce's Picklist Management guide.

A managed package from AppExchange is a custom solution that is developed by a third-party provider and can be installed in Salesforce. A managed package can be easily updated by the provider without affecting the existing functionality or customizations. This makes it suitable for the app builder’s requirement of ease of updates. Option B, C, and D are not as easy to update as a managed package.

A flow or a process can be used to assign a permission set to new users. A flow can be triggered by a record change or an invocable action, while a process can launch a flow as an immediate or scheduled action

Sharing rules and manual sharing are two features that can extend record access beyond the organization-wide defaults. Sharing rules are automatic rules that grant access to groups of users based on certain criteria, such as role, public group, or territory. Manual sharing is a manual way of granting access to individual users or groups by the record owner or someone above them in the role hierarchy. Option B and C are not features that extend record access.

 Preexisting information will remain even if it was over 255 characters if the app builder tries to convert a preexisting long text area field to text area. However, users will not be able to edit or save records with more than 255 characters in that field until they reduce the number of characters. Preexisting information will not truncate, be lost, or cause an error message.

The correct validation rule formula to ensure that the Scheduled Ship Date field is properly filled out before setting the Opportunity to Closed Won is:

OR(ISPICKVAL( StageName ,“Closed Won”) && ( Scheduled_Ship_Date_cCloseDate)>14,ISBLANK(Scheduled_Ship_Date_c))

This formula checks two conditions: if the StageName is Closed Won and the Scheduled Ship Date is more than 14 days after the Close Date, or if the Scheduled Ship Date is blank. If either condition is true, the validation rule will fire and prevent saving the record. The other formulas are incorrect because they either use incorrect syntax (such as “=” instead of “,” or missing parentheses) or incorrect logic (such as checking if the Scheduled Ship Date is less than 14 days after the Close Date)

An AppExchange solution is a pre-built application or component that can be installed from the Salesforce AppExchange, which is an online marketplace for Salesforce products. AppExchange solutions can help you meet your business needs quickly and efficiently, without requiring much development effort or expertise. You can browse and search for AppExchange solutions by category, industry, rating, price, and more.

For a customer service representative to collect information through a series of question prompts:

• B. Flow. Salesforce Flows allow for the creation of guided interactions that can prompt users for information in a step-by-step manner.

Steps to create a flow for this purpose:

• Navigate to Setup → Flows.
• Click on 'New Flow' and select a Screen Flow to interactively prompt users.
• Design the flow with Screen elements for each question.
• Add logic to process responses as necessary.
• Save and activate the flow.
• Embed or link the flow in a relevant location accessible to the service representative, such as on a record page or in the utility bar.

Flows provide a flexible and powerful way to interactively gather and process customer data in real time.

For detailed guidance on creating Flows, see Salesforce's Flow Builder documentation.

Schema Builder allows users to create custom objects, fields, and relationships using a drag-and-drop interface. However, one of the limitations of Schema Builder is that fields and relationships can be created, but they will be unable to add the fields to the page layout from the canvas. Users will need to go to the Lightning Object Manager or Setup to edit the page layout and add the fields.

Approval process is the best way to automate travel requests based on internal policy. Approval process can define the steps, criteria, and actions for approving records. The app builder can create an approval process for travel requests that requires approval from managers or executives before they are submitted. Workflow rule, Process Builder, and Apex are not suitable for this requirement.

The solution that an app builder should use for this request is a lookup field. A lookup field is a type of relationship field that links two objects together and allows users to select a record from another object. The app builder can create a lookup field on the account object that references the user object and allows users to assign a customer service manager (CSM) to the account. Option A is incorrect because a multi-select picklist field is not suitable for this request, as multi-select picklist fields allow users to select multiple values from a predefined list, not from another object. Option B is incorrect because a picklist field is not suitable for this request, as picklist fields allow users to select one value from a predefined list, not from another object. Option D is incorrect because a text field is not suitable for this request, as text fields allow users to enter any alphanumeric characters, not from another object.

 AppExchange and Apex Code are two resources that can provide custom components for a Lightning app. AppExchange is a marketplace where developers can publish and sell their custom components or apps. Apex Code is a programming language that can be used to create custom components or logic for a Lightning app. Import Wizard and Visualforce are not resources for custom components, but tools for data import and web page development respectively.

Sharing the dashboard folder with roles and subordinates of the US Sales Director and sharing the report folder with the role of US Sales Director will ensure that only the US sales directors can see the data in the component and view its source report, while all US sales reps can view the US Team dashboard. Making the US Sales Director the running user will show only his or her data in the component, not the whole team’s data. Making the dashboard dynamic will show different data depending on who is viewing it, not based on their role. Sharing the dashboard with the public group US Sales Reps and sharing the dashboard source reports folder with the US Sales Director profile will not prevent other profiles from accessing the reports if they have access to the report folder.

The new object should have a lookup relationship to the Opportunity object. A lookup relationship creates a link between two objects and allows related records to be viewed in a related list. This can be used to track installation information for each opportunity and give sales reps visibility of all the installations associated with their opportunities. Option B, C, and D are not appropriate for this requirement.

The best way to help the sales manager achieve their goal of reducing manual data entry from business cards is to research and evaluate data enrichment products on the AppExchange that can automate data entry. Data enrichment products can scan business cards, extract relevant information, and populate fields in Salesforce records. This can save time, improve data quality, and enhance productivity. Option B, C, and D are not effective solutions for this goal.

The two reasons to create an unmanaged package are to distribute open-source projects on the AppExchange and to deploy from a Developer Edition environment. An unmanaged package is a collection of components that can be installed in any Salesforce org but cannot be upgraded or controlled by the developer. An unmanaged package can be used to share open-source projects or to deploy components from a Developer Edition environment to another org.

The opportunity standard fields that are available to be configured directly are Stage, Lead Source, and Type. These fields can be modified by editing their picklist values, adding or removing values, or changing their default values. Option A is incorrect because Forecast Category is not a standard field on the opportunity object, but rather a system field that is automatically derived from the Stage field.

 Create a page layout with the field and use field-level security to hide the field from all other users is how the app builder should meet the requirement of making the comment field on Review private to anyone outside of HR department. Field-level security can control which profiles can view or edit a field on a record. Create an Apex sharing rule, create a sharing rule to share the field with VP of HR with Role and Subordinates, and create a page layout with the field for HR users and another page layout without the field for all other users are not valid or feasible solutions for this requirement.

In the Lightning App Builder, the following standard components can be used to enhance the functionality of Lightning pages:

• B. Rich text: Allows the inclusion of formatted text, links, and images on a page.
• D. Report details: Enables embedding of specific report details directly on a page.
• E. Recent items: Displays a list of recently accessed items relevant to the user.

Steps to add these components:

• Open the Lightning App Builder via Setup → Edit Page or when creating a new Lightning page.
• Drag and drop the Rich text, Report details, and Recent items components from the standard components section onto the page layout.
• Configure each component as needed (e.g., selecting a specific report for the Report details component).

For more on using these components, refer to Salesforce's guide on Standard Lightning Components.

Schema Builder is a tool that allows app builders to view and modify the data model of their Salesforce org. Some of the capabilities of Schema Builder are:

• Creating and editing custom objects and fields
• Creating and editing relationships between objects
• Showing selected objects on a page
• Editing custom settings

Schema Builder cannot be used to create a new record type or view page layouts in a new window.

 The app builder should recommend building a global action to create Contacts. A global action allows users to create records quickly from any page in Salesforce on their mobile devices. The app builder can also specify predefined values for some fields in the global action, such as Account Name or Phone Number, to make data entry easier for users. Option A is incorrect because customizing the mobile menu to move Contacts to the top does not help users create new contacts quickly or follow up later. Option C is incorrect because adding a compact layout to Contacts does not help users create new contacts quickly or follow up later, but rather shows them more fields on record detail pages or list views. Option D is incorrect because using Path and setting pre-defined values does not help users create new contacts quickly or follow up later, but rather guides them through different stages of a record.

The best type of sandbox for each team member to use is a developer sandbox. A developer sandbox is a copy of production that includes only the metadata, such as objects, fields, layouts, etc. It does not include any data, such as records or attachments. A developer sandbox is ideal for small projects that do not require data testing, such as developing new features or customizations. A developer sandbox has a storage limit of 200 MB and can be refreshed once per day. A developer sandbox is also cheaper than other types of sandboxes. A full sandbox is a copy of production that includes all the metadata and data. It is ideal for large projects that require data testing, such as performance testing or integration testing. A full sandbox has the same storage limit as production and can be refreshed every 29 days. A full sandbox is also the most expensive type of sandbox. A developer pro sandbox is similar to a developer sandbox, but it has a larger storage limit of 1 GB and can be refreshed every 5 days. It is ideal for projects that require some data testing, such as data migration or quality assurance testing. A partial sandbox is similar to a full sandbox, but it has a smaller storage limit of 5 GB and can be refreshed every 5 days. It is ideal for projects that require selective data testing, such as user acceptance testing or staging testing

The best practice that the app builder should follow when building out automation is one record change process per object. A record change process is a type of process in Process Builder that starts when a record is created or updated. Having one record change process per object can avoid conflicts or errors when multiple processes try to update the same record at the same time. Option A is incorrect because one workflow rule per object is not a best practice, as workflow rules are considered legacy tools and have limitations compared to Process Builder. Option B is incorrect because one flow per object is not a best practice, as flows are more complex and require more resources than processes. Option C is incorrect because one invocable process per object is not a best practice, as invocable processes are used to invoke other processes from within a process or a flow.

A validation rule can enforce process compliance by preventing users from saving records that do not meet certain criteria. In this case, a validation rule can prevent users from reverting to an earlier case status or leaving certain fields blank when specific case criteria are met

Record-triggered flow is the automation tool that the app builder should use to best address all these requests of sending an email to the finance manager and creating a task for the sales manager when a new client is won. According to the Salesforce documentation, “Record-triggered flows automate processes for you. They start when a record is created or updated, or when a platform event occurs.” A record-triggered flow can perform actions such as sending an email alert or creating a record based on criteria or conditions. Screen flow, Apex, and Approval process are not automation tools that can handle all these requests.

Approval Process is the feature that would be used to handle the requirement of signing off on major show retail deals with more than 30% discount. According to the Salesforce documentation, “An approval process automates how Salesforce records are approved in your org.” Email Alert, Field Update, and Workflow Rule are actions that can be triggered by an approval process, but they are not features for handling approvals.

 The recommended solution to grant the customer service agent access to the field is creating a permission set that allows read-only access to the field via Field Level Security and assigning it to the agent. A permission set is a collection of settings and permissions that give users access to various tools and functions. Field Level Security (FLS) is a setting that controls the access level of fields for different profiles or permission sets. The app builder can create a permission set that grants read-only access to the custom field on the account object via FLS and assign it to the agent. Option B is incorrect because creating a new profile to allow for read-only access to the field via FLS and assigning it to the agent is not recommended, as profiles are used to define the baseline permissions and settings for a group of users, and creating multiple profiles for individual users can be hard to maintain. Option C is incorrect because updating the Customer Service Profile already assigned to the agent to allow for read-only access to the field via FLS is not recommended, as this will affect all users who have the same profile, which may violate the security policy. Option D is incorrect because updating the custom field’s FLS in setup to allow the agent read-only access to the field is not possible, as FLS can only be set at the profile or permission set level, not at the user level.

To start tracking how many shoe subscriptions have been sold for each shoe catalog, a roll-up summary field should be created. A roll-up summary field calculates values from related records on a master-detail relationship. It can count, sum, min, or max numeric values from child records on a parent record. 

 A roll-up summary field is a field that calculates values from related records. A roll-up summary field can be used to display the number of opportunities that are closed won with a close date within the last year on the account detail page by using a filter criteria on the field.

 An external ID field can be a number field or a text field, but not a URL field or a phone field. A URL field is used to store web addresses and a phone field is used to store phone numbers. An external ID field is used to store unique identifiers from an external system and it can be used for upsert operations

Roll-up summaries allow MAX, MIN, SUM, COUNT, and AVG functions on numeric fields from child records related by a master-detail relationship. Roll-up summaries are limited to master-detail relationships and cannot be used with lookup relationships. An object can have up to 40 roll-up summary fields, not 25. An object can have up to 25 relationship fields (master-detail or lookup), not 20.

For an app builder who needs to ensure all fields from the page layout are visible on a Lightning Record Page after using the Lightning Object Creator, the correct component to use is:

• Record Detail (C). The Record Detail component automatically displays all fields that are included on the assigned page layout for the object. It is designed to reflect the layout configuration and is the simplest way to ensure all fields are presented as configured in the layout editor.

Highlights Panel (A) is used primarily to display key fields at the top of the record page, providing a summary view rather than full field visibility. Recommendations (B) is used for displaying prompts or suggestions and does not display record fields. Path (D) is useful for displaying stages in a process (like sales stages or service processes) and does not show field data directly.

Reference for setting up Lightning Record Pages and using components effectively:

• Lightning Record Pages: https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=sf.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5

The app builder should use Apex code to update a field on the parent record when a child record connected via lookup is deleted. Apex code is a programming language that allows developers to execute complex logic on the Salesforce platform. Apex code can be triggered by certain events, such as insert, update, delete, or undelete of records. In this case, the app builder can write an Apex trigger that runs after a child record is deleted and updates a field on the parent record accordingly. Option A, B, and D are not automation tools that can perform this task.

To display a weather map component on a Lightning record page conditionally:

• A. Component visibility should be used. This feature in the Lightning App Builder allows components on a Lightning page to be displayed based on specific criteria, such as field values or user attributes. In this case, the app builder can set the visibility of the weather map component to only appear when a house is scheduled for a showing based on the relevant field values.

For more details on setting up conditional component visibility, review the guide on Dynamic Lightning Pages.

To import leads while preventing duplicates:

• B. Data Import Wizard is the appropriate tool. The Data Import Wizard in Salesforce includes functionality to check for duplicates based on matching records by certain criteria (like email or lead ID) during the import process, thus preventing duplicate lead records from being created.

More details on using the Data Import Wizard can be found in the Salesforce Data Import Wizard guide.

The setting for the visibility of custom tabs is default off for all users when they are deployed via change sets without including the profile settings or permission sets. This means that the custom tabs are not visible in any apps or navigation menus for any users unless they are manually added by each user or by an administrator3. Option B, C, and D are not correct settings for the visibility of custom tabs.

The app builder needs to do two steps to make the custom Lightning App available to the internal users at Universal Containers:

• Create a subdomain using My Domain: My Domain is a feature that allows an organization to set up a custom domain name for their Salesforce instance. This is required to use custom Lightning components and apps in Salesforce1.
• Build a Custom Tab for the app: A custom tab is a tab that displays any custom object or web page in Salesforce. This is required to make the custom Lightning App accessible from the navigation menu or app launcher2. Option A and B are not necessary steps to make the custom Lightning App available to the internal users.

A quick action on the Account object can be used to create Opportunity records related to an Account. The quick action can pre-populate some fields based on the Account record, and also allow the user to input some fields. This would improve the process of creating Opportunity records

The functionality that should be used to set up packages is namespace. A namespace is a unique identifier that distinguishes one package from another and prevents naming conflicts with other packages or customizations. A namespace also allows developers to expose their code or components for use by other developers through APIs or web services. A description is not a functionality that should be used to set up packages, but a text field that provides information about the package contents or purpose. A description does not prevent conflicts with other packages or customizations. Allow sharing is not a functionality that should be used to set up packages, but a setting that controls whether users can share records owned by other users within their role hierarchy. Allow sharing does not prevent conflicts with other packages or customizations. Help setting is not a functionality that should be used to set up packages, but a setting that determines whether users can access help documentation for standard Salesforce features or custom features within a package. Help setting does not prevent conflicts with other packages or customizations.

The formula that should be used to select the contact’s preferred name for email communications is IF(NOT(BLANKVALUE(Nickname__c)),Nickname__c, FirstName). This formula checks if the Nickname__c field is blank or null, and if not, it returns the value of the Nickname__c field. Otherwise, it returns the value of the FirstName field.

 The best way to configure Account sharing so that community users only see their own Account is to set the account external OWD to private. This will restrict the access to Account records for external users based on the sharing rules and criteria. Creating an account record type, defining an owner-based sharing rule, or defining a permission set will not prevent community users from seeing other accounts.

 Formulas cannot reference child records, only parent records. This is a limitation of formulas that could be causing the issue. To include data from related child records, the app builder could use roll-up summary fields or Apex triggers instead

 A geolocation field can be used to capture the coordinates of a location in latitude and longitude. This field type can also be used in reports, formulas, validation rules, and Apex

The two components that could be included on the layout to display the actions are the Highlights panel and the Path. The Highlights panel is a component that shows key information and actions for a record. It can display up to 10 actions from the Mobile & Lightning Actions section of the page layout. The Path is a component that shows the stages of a process, such as a sales process or a service process. It can display up to 5 actions from the Mobile & Lightning Actions section of the page layout. The Chatter and Activities components do not display actions from the Mobile & Lightning Actions section of the page layout. They display other types of actions, such as posting, commenting, liking, logging a call, creating a task, or sending an email.