Plat-101 Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations Questions and Answers

The best place for GCC’s Salesforce associate to go to collaborate with others on solutions that might resonate with GCC users is to ask a question in a Trailblazer Community Group. A Trailblazer Community Group is a forum where Salesforce users, partners, customers, and employees can connect, share, and learn from each other. There are groups for different topics, regions, industries, and roles. The associate can join a group that is relevant to their needs and interests, and post a question or a discussion to get feedback and ideas from other members. Exploring documents in Help and Training or searching for modules in Trailhead are also useful ways to learn more about Salesforce, but they are not as interactive and collaborative as asking a question in a Trailblazer Community Group.

The problem with creating the Astro©getdoudy.org username is that Salesforce usernames must be unique across all Salesforce orgs and that one is already in use. Salesforce usernames are global identifiers that allow users to log in to any Salesforce org or instance. Therefore, usernames cannot be duplicated or reused by different users

 A gauge is a dashboard component type that shows a single value within a range of custom values. A gauge is useful for showing whether a metric, such as revenue or customer satisfaction, is within a desired range. For example, a gauge could show the current revenue as a needle pointing to a green, yellow, or red zone, indicating whether the revenue is above, below, or on target. A metric is a dashboard component type that shows a single value, such as the total number of accounts or the average deal size. A metric does not show a range of values. A chart is a dashboard component type that shows data in a graphical format, such as a pie chart, a bar chart, or a line chart. A chart is useful for showing the distribution or trend of data, but not a single value within a range.

The best way to create a field that shows the amount as described in the question is to use a bucket field off of Amount. A bucket field lets you group report values into categories without creating a formula or a custom field2. You can create a bucket field for any numeric, picklist, or text field in a report.

 Selecting Fields to Display is what the associate should do to add the missing key columns to the custom Contact list view. Selecting Fields to Display is a feature that allows the user to choose which fields to show as columns in the list view, and in what order. The user can select up to 15 fields to display, and drag and drop the fields to rearrange the column order. Editing list filters is a feature that allows the user to apply one or more criteria to filter the records that are displayed in the list view. The user can select a field, an operator, and a value for each filter, and combine multiple filters with AND or OR logic. Editing sharing settings is a feature that allows the user to control the access and visibility of records for different users and groups. The user can define the organization-wide default, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and manual sharing for each object.

The Object Manager is where field dependencies for an object can be reviewed. The Object Manager allows the user to view and manage the metadata of standard and custom objects in Salesforce, such as fields, page layouts, record types, buttons, and actions. Field dependencies are a type of metadata that define the relationship between a controlling field and a dependent field. For example, a field dependency could be set up so that the values available in a picklist field called Region depend on the value selected in another picklist field called Country. Profiles are used to define the baseline access and permissions for users based on their license type and job function. App Builder is a tool that allows the user to create and customize apps and pages in Salesforce using drag-and-drop components.

The place where the associate can learn more about an app to see if it would be a good fit for a business need is the AppExchange. The AppExchange is a marketplace where users can find, install, and review apps, components, and solutions that are built on the Salesforce platform and are available for various purposes and industries. The associate can browse the AppExchange by category, rating, price, or keyword, and see the details, features, screenshots, and reviews of each app. Trailhead is a learning platform where users can learn new skills and earn badges and certifications, but it does not provide information about specific apps. Global Search is a feature that allows users to find records and other items in their Salesforce org, but it does not search for apps outside their org.

 The Nonprofit Cloud is the cloud that is preconfigured to handle all of the requirements listed. The Nonprofit Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, such as operations management, program management, grantmaking, fundraising, marketing, and engagement. The Nonprofit Cloud includes the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), which is a managed package that adds pre-built objects, fields, workflows, and reports to the standard Salesforce platform. The Analytics Cloud is a cloud that provides business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Einstein Analytics and Tableau. The Experience Cloud is a cloud that allows the creation of digital experiences, such as websites, portals, and mobile apps, for customers, partners, and employees.

The related list of cases can be added to the account page layout, which determines the fields, buttons, and related lists that users see when they view an account record.

The place where the user can find the Recycle Bin is the App Launcher. The App Launcher is a menu that allows users to access all the apps and items in their Salesforce org. The Recycle Bin is one of the items that can be found in the App Launcher. The user can search for “Recycle Bin” in the App Launcher and select it to view and restore their deleted records. The Recycle Bin is not located in Setup or Global Search.

A spreadsheet is a representation of an object, where the records are rows and the fields are columns. An object is a collection of records that have the same fields, such as account, contact, or opportunity.

The role of each of these companies is as follows:

Get Cloudy Consulting - Customer: GCC is the customer of Salesforce, which means it uses Salesforce products and services to run its business.

Connected Mail - Independent Software Vendor (ISV): Connected Mail is an ISV, which means it develops and sells applications that are built on the Salesforce platform and are available on the AppExchange.

United Clouds - Partner: United Clouds is a partner of Salesforce, which means it provides consulting, implementation, integration, or training services to help customers succeed with Salesforce.

Using the global search box is the best way to search the account records for the desired business using the fewest clicks. The global search box is a feature that allows the user to search for records across multiple objects and fields using keywords or phrases. The global search box also supports wildcards, operators, and filters to refine the search results. For example, the user could enter “Get*” in the global search box to find all account records that start with “Get”. Using a list view of all accounts would not work, because a list view is a filtered set of records that display data in a tabular format. A list view does not support wildcards or operators, and it requires more clicks to apply filters and sort the records. Using a report of all accounts would not work, because a report is a tool that displays data from one or more objects in a tabular or graphical format. A report does not support wildcards or operators, and it requires more clicks to create, run, and filter the report.

The opportunities Kanban view is a visual summary of opportunities in a list view, where the associate can summarize, filter, and move opportunities along the pipeline by dragging and dropping them.

 The type of group that the associate should create to share records about a carpool program with users is a public group. A public group is a set of users that can be used to define sharing rules, queues, and other features that require a group of users. A public group can include individual users, other groups, roles, or territories. A public group can be used to share records with a specific group of users who are interested in the carpool program. A private group is a type of Chatter group that is not related to record sharing. A queue is a feature that allows users to manage leads, cases, and other objects as a team, but it is not suitable for sharing records about a carpool program.

Making the field required in Object Manager is the simplest way to enforce that a value is entered every time a record is created or edited.

 Using the Accounts with Opportunities report type is the best way to create a report of all Accounts with Opportunities. A report type defines the set of records and fields available to a report based on the relationships between a primary object and its related objects. The Accounts with Opportunities report type includes accounts that have at least one related opportunity, and allows fields from both objects to be displayed in the report. Using the Accounts report type would not work, because it would include accounts that do not have any related opportunities. Using the Opportunities report type would not work, because it would not include account fields in the report.

CRM Analytics is the Salesforce product that the Health Department should use to gain more insight into its patient data than what Salesforce Dashboards can provide. CRM Analytics is a cloud-based analytics platform that allows users to explore data, discover insights, and make data-driven decisions. CRM Analytics can connect to various data sources, including Salesforce and external systems, and provide interactive visualizations, AI-powered insights, and predictive modeling

A roll-up summary field is the best way to display the sum of all closed won opportunity amounts at the account level. A roll-up summary field is a type of field that calculates a value from a set of related records, such as the sum, average, min, or max. A roll-up summary field can only be created on the master object of a master-detail relationship, and it can only calculate values from the detail object. For example, a roll-up summary field called Total Revenue could be created on the Account object, and it could calculate the sum of the Amount field from the Opportunity object, where the Stage field equals Closed Won. A custom report type is a tool that allows the user to create a report based on the relationships between a primary object and its related objects. A custom report type does not display a value at the account level, but at the report level. The opportunity related list is a component that shows the related opportunities for a specific account record. The opportunity related list does not display the sum of all closed won opportunity amounts, but only the individual amounts for each opportunity.

QUESTIONNO: 91

A Salesforce associate is asked to review all the objects within their company's instance. They also need to identify which are custom objects.

Where should the associate go to see this information?

A. App Launcher

B. Object Manager

C. Global Search

Answer: A

The Object Manager is where the associate should go to see the information about all the objects within their company’s instance and identify which are custom objects. The Object Manager allows the user to view and manage the metadata of standard and custom objects in Salesforce, such as fields, page layouts, record types, buttons, and actions. The Object Manager can be accessed by clicking the Setup icon in the header, then clicking Object Manager. The custom objects are indicated by a blue icon with a white asterisk, while the standard objects are indicated by a gray icon with a white letter. The App Launcher is where the user can access all the apps and objects in Salesforce, such as Sales, Service, Marketing, and so on. The App Launcher does not show the information about the objects, such as fields, page layouts, or record types. The Global Search is where the user can search for records across multiple objects and fields using keywords or phrases. The Global Search does not show the information about the objects, but only the records that match the search criteria.

A developer org should be used to evaluate a new feature that requires a specific license before purchasing. A developer org is a free, full-featured copy of the Salesforce platform that allows developers to create and test applications and features. A developer org can have access to all the licenses and features that are available in the Salesforce platform

 The place where GCC’s end users should go to change to the Sales Console is the App Launcher icon (Label A). The App Launcher is a menu that allows users to access all the apps and items in their Salesforce org. The Sales Console is one of the apps that can be found in the App Launcher. The user can search for “Sales Console” in the App Launcher and select it to switch to the Sales Console app. The Sales Console is a standard Salesforce Lightning console app that meets all the sales needs. The Search bar (Label B) is a feature that allows users to find records and other items in their Salesforce org, but it does not search for apps outside their org. The dropdown in the navigation bar (Label C) is a menu that allows users to switch between different tabs and items within the current app, but it does not show other apps.

The best way for GCC to quickly verify if a performance incident has been reported on its instance of Salesforce is to check System Status on the Trust site. The Trust site is a website that provides real-time information on the availability, performance, security, and compliance of the Salesforce platform and services. GCC can use the Trust site to check the current and historical status of its instance, as well as to subscribe to notifications and alerts on any issues or maintenance events

 The Account and Contact objects have a lookup relationship. A lookup relationship is a type of relationship that links two objects together, but does not affect security, ownership, or deletion. A lookup relationship allows the user to select a record from another object and link it to the current record. For example, the Account field on the Contact object allows the user to select an account that the contact is related to. A self relationship is a type of lookup relationship that links an object to itself, creating a hierarchy of records. For example, the Reports To field on the Contact object allows the user to select another contact that the contact reports to. A master-detail relationship is a type of lookup relationship that creates a parent-child relationship between two objects, where the child records inherit the security and ownership of the parent record, and are deleted when the parent record is deleted. For example, the Account field on the Opportunity object is a master-detail relationship that links the opportunity to the account.

The approach that GCC should explore first to automate a process is a declarative approach, as it allows for quicker and simpler problem resolution. A declarative approach means that GCC can use point-and-click tools and drag-and-drop interfaces to create and modify applications, workflows, rules, and logic, without writing any code. This makes it easier and faster for GCC to build and customize solutions that meet its business needs, without requiring any programming skills or resources.

Creating a dashboard is the recommended way to meet the requirements of displaying an easy-to-understand visual representation of accounts and opportunities that have been worked on by the sales agents in the current quarter. A dashboard is a collection of components that display data from one or more reports in a graphical format, such as charts, gauges, metrics, and tables. A dashboard allows the user to identify trends, sort data, and measure the impact of their activities. For example, a dashboard could show the number of accounts and opportunities by sales agent, the total amount of closed won opportunities by month, and the average deal size by industry. Creating a list view would not work, because a list view is a filtered set of records that display data in a tabular format, not a graphical format. A list view does not allow the user to identify trends, sort data, or measure the impact of their activities. Creating a custom tab would not work, because a custom tab is a user interface element that allows the user to access a custom object, a web page, or a Lightning page. A custom tab does not display data in a graphical format, but in a record detail or page layout format.

The Marketing Cloud is the Salesforce cloud solution that allows GCC to meet the requirements of sending a predefined sequence of scheduled messages to prospective customers, tracking messages that get the best open and response rates, and sending customized messages to existing customers informing them of new products and discounts. The Marketing Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for marketing teams, such as email marketing, social media marketing, web marketing, and mobile marketing. The Marketing Cloud allows the user to create and manage personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels, and segment, target, and measure the impact of the marketing campaigns. The Marketing Cloud includes products such as Journey Builder, which allows the user to send a predefined sequence of scheduled messages to prospective customers based on their behavior and preferences; Email Studio, which allows the user to track messages that get the best open and response rates; and Content Builder, which allows the user to send customized messages to existing customers informing them of new products and discounts. The Sales Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for sales teams, such as account and contact management, opportunity management, lead management, forecasting, and analytics. The Sales Cloud does not provide the features and functionality to meet the requirements of GCC. The Service Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for customer service teams, such as case management, knowledge base, chat, and phone. The Service Cloud does not provide the features and functionality to meet the requirements of GCC.

Schema Builder is a tool that creates a visual representation of objects and their relationships, and allows you to modify them.

 The account relationship is a standard lookup field on an opportunity. A lookup field allows the user to select a record from another object and link it to the current record. The account field on an opportunity allows the user to select an account that the opportunity is related to. The stage relationship is not a lookup field, but a picklist field that indicates the sales stage of the opportunity, such as Prospecting, Negotiation, or Closed Won. The quote relationship is not a standard lookup field, but a custom lookup field that can be created to link an opportunity to a quote. A quote is a record that shows proposed prices for products and services.

The type of dashboard that GCC should use to display data based on the logged-in user’s security setting is a Dynamic dashboard. A Dynamic dashboard allows each user to see the dashboard data according to their own access level and permissions. For example, a sales manager can see the data for their entire team, while a sales rep can only see their own data4. A Static dashboard is a type of dashboard that shows the same data to all users, regardless of their access level and permissions. A Standard dashboard is a type of dashboard that shows the data based on the security setting of the dashboard running user, which is a single user that is specified when the dashboard is created or edited

 When an account is deleted, any related opportunities are also deleted, unless they are closed or have a contract associated with them.

 A business analyst produces data-driven solutions by eliciting, documenting, and examining requirements around organizational challenges. A business analyst also helps design and implement solutions using Salesforce tools and best practices

The Education Cloud is the cloud that provides Program Enrollment and Course Connections as standard offerings. The Education Cloud is a set of products and solutions designed specifically for educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities. The Education Cloud includes the Education Data Architecture (EDA), which is a managed package that adds pre-built objects, fields, workflows, and reports to the standard Salesforce platform. Program Enrollment and Course Connections are two features of EDA that allow the user to manage the enrollment and connection of students to academic programs and courses. The Experience Cloud is a cloud that allows the creation of digital experiences, such as websites, portals, and mobile apps, for customers, partners, and employees. The Marketing Cloud is a cloud that provides tools for creating and managing personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels, such as email, social media, web, and mobile.

The way that an end-user can access their personal settings is to click the profile icon in the header, then click Settings. This will open the Settings page, where the user can update their personal information, language and locale, email, display, security, and other settings. Clicking the gear icon in the header, then clicking Setup will open the Setup page, where the user can access the org-wide settings and features, but not their personal settings. Clicking the question mark icon in the header, then creating a Case will open the Help Center, where the user can get help and support, but not access their personal settings.