Plat-101 Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations Questions and Answers

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

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.

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.

The role hierarchy is a way of controlling access to records based on the user’s position in the organization. A user can see all of the records owned by themselves and the users below them in the hierarchy, but not records owned by users above them or in a different branch.

The action that the team members should do to ensure they receive the weekly results of the dashboard by email is to subscribe to the dashboard. Subscriptions let users schedule dashboards to run at regular intervals and send notifications to them or other recipients by email or Chatter. Users can also set conditions for when the notifications are sent, such as when the dashboard returns no results or the results change.

The maximum number of rows a report will display is 3,000. If a report returns more than 3,000 rows, only the first 2,000 rows are displayed and the rest are truncated. To see all the rows, you can export the report to a CSV file

 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 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.

When grouping contacts by a specific category like Region for reporting, the recommended data type is a Picklist. Picklists ensure data consistency by restricting input to predefined values, making it easier to categorize and analyze data in reports.

A. Multi-select picklist: While this allows multiple values for a single record, it complicates reporting and grouping.

C. Text: A text field lacks standardized input, increasing the risk of inconsistent data and reporting challenges.

References from Salesforce Documentation:

Custom Field Types

Picklists in Reports

Permission sets are used to grant additional access to users based on their functional or departmental needs. Role hierarchy is used to grant access to records based on the user’s position in the organization. Individual profiles are used to define the baseline access for users based on their license type and job function.

Trailhead Academy is the resource that provides virtual and in-person learning that should help the in-house IT administration team of Get Cloudy Consulting accelerate their Salesforce knowledge. Trailhead Academy offers instructor-led training workshops, certification preparation courses, and custom learning programs for various Salesforce roles and products

 The Salesforce solution that GCC should use for customer service where complaints can be logged through a web form and email is Service Cloud. Service Cloud is a product that helps companies deliver fast and personalized customer service across multiple channels, such as phone, email, web, chat, and social media. Service Cloud allows GCC to create cases from web forms and emails, assign them to agents, track their status, and resolve them efficiently

 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.

 Salesforce Help is where the associate should go to understand the differences between the data types. Salesforce Help is a resource that provides documentation, guides, videos, and support for Salesforce users who need assistance with using or troubleshooting Salesforce products and features. Salesforce Help has a section called Data Types that explains the characteristics and use cases of each data type, such as text, number, date, picklist, checkbox, and so on. Customer Support is a service that provides technical support and assistance for Salesforce users who encounter issues or errors with Salesforce products and features. Customer Support is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a resource that helps resolve problems or incidents. App Launcher is a feature that allows the user to access all the apps and objects in Salesforce, such as Sales, Service, Marketing, and so on. App Launcher is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a feature that helps navigate the user interface.

Permission sets are what should be used to allow additional field-level access to individual employees based on their job duties. Permission sets are a type of metadata that grant additional access and permissions to users based on their functional or departmental needs. Permission sets can include field-level security settings that allow read or edit access to specific fields on an object. Permission sets can be assigned to multiple users, regardless of their profile. Individual profiles are a type of metadata that define the baseline access and permissions for users based on their license type and job function. Profiles include field-level security settings that allow read or edit access to fields on an object. Profiles cannot be assigned to individual users, but to a group of users who share the same license and job function. Role hierarchy is a type of metadata that define the level of access and visibility of records for users based on their position in the organization. Role hierarchy allows users to access records owned by or shared with users below them in the hierarchy. Role hierarchy does not affect field-level access, but record-level access.

Agentforce, part of Salesforce's Einstein AI-powered tools, incorporates advanced AI models to enhance customer interactions while maintaining data integrity. A key feature of AI Agents in Salesforce is Hallucination prevention, which ensures AI-generated responses are accurate and grounded in factual data from the system. This prevents the AI from fabricating irrelevant or incorrect information.

B. Toxicity detection: While it is an important AI feature in some systems, Salesforce Agentforce does not explicitly highlight toxicity detection as a feature.

C. Data retention: This refers to how data is stored and managed but is not a feature specific to AI Agents.

References from Salesforce Documentation:

Salesforce AI Overview

Einstein AI Features

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

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

 The recommendation for the associate to change the opportunity stage more easily is to switch to the Kanban View. The Kanban View is a visual representation of the records in a list view, organized by stages or other categories. The associate can drag and drop the records from one column to another to update the stage or other fields. The Kanban View also shows key metrics and alerts for each column, such as the total amount, number of records, and overdue tasks. Creating multiple list views or using a Dynamic Dashboard View are not as convenient and efficient as using the Kanban View.

The easiest method to change the work hours information in the Salesforce org to reflect the new time zone is to go to Settings -> Personal Information -> My Work Information, and select the appropriate time zone from the drop-down menu.

The Salesforce products that best suit GCC’s needs are Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud. Sales Cloud helps GCC communicate its products and services to its prospective customers, improve its sales pipeline forecast and management, and achieve its quarterly revenue goals6. Service Cloud helps GCC offer support to customers through its website, phone, email, chat, and social media channels7. Marketing Cloud helps GCC create personalized customer journeys across email, mobile, social, web, and more

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 switches that the associate should toggle to only show the Record Count are Row Counts and Grand Total. Row Counts is a switch that shows the number of rows in the report, which is the same as the number of records. Grand Total is a switch that shows the sum, average, minimum, maximum, or other aggregate functions of a numeric field in the report. By toggling these two switches on and the other two switches off, the associate can see the Record Count and the Grand Total of the report, without seeing the individual records or the subtotals. Subtotals and Detail Rows are switches that show the breakdown and the details of the records in the report, which are not needed for the Record Count.

The users are assigned different profiles and page layouts, which determine the fields they can see and edit on the opportunity record.

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 cloud that will decrease the number of incoming calls, empower customers, and increase satisfaction for the insurance call center is Experience Cloud. Experience Cloud is a product that allows companies to create digital experiences for their customers, partners, and employees, such as websites, portals, forums, and mobile apps. Experience Cloud helps the insurance call center to provide self-service options, such as FAQs, knowledge articles, chatbots, and case management, to its customers, so that they can find answers and solutions on their own, without having to call the agents. This reduces the call volume and improves the customer satisfaction and loyalty.

 Trailmixes are the Trailhead feature that Get Cloudy Consulting should use to create a custom learning path for its employees. Trailmixes are collections of learning content that users can create, customize, and share with others. Users can add modules, projects, trails, superbadges, and even external links to their trailmixes and assign due dates and points

Updates are automatic; nothing needs to be downloaded or installed is the correct action for Salesforce updates. Salesforce updates are a feature that allows the user to benefit from the latest features and functionality of the Salesforce platform without any hassle or interruption. Salesforce updates are delivered automatically to all orgs three times a year, in spring, summer, and winter. The user does not need to download or install anything to receive the updates, and the user’s data and customization are preserved and compatible with the updates. Updates do not require purchasing an updated license, because the user’s existing license covers the updates. Updates do not need to be downloaded with each release, because the updates are applied automatically to the user’s org.

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

The user record page from Setup is where the changes should be updated. The user record page from Setup allows the user to view and edit the information and settings of a user, such as name, username, email, profile, role, and license. The user record page from Setup can be accessed by clicking the Setup icon in the header, then clicking Users > Users, and then clicking the name of the user. The contact record page is where the user can view and edit the information of a contact, such as name, phone, email, account, and address. The contact record page does not affect the user’s username or login access. The user profile page is where the user can view and edit their personal information, such as name, email, password, and language. The user profile page does not allow the user to change their username or license.

 The place where the new user can set up an email signature in Salesforce is the Personal Settings. The Personal Settings are where the user can customize their preferences, such as language, locale, time zone, display, security, and email. The user can access the Personal Settings by clicking on their profile icon and then clicking Settings. Then, they can click on Email under My Personal Information and then click on My Email Settings. There, they can enter their email signature in the Email Signature field and click Save. The User Profile and the Email Setup are not the correct places to set up an email signature in Salesforce.

The Reports tab is where the associate should go to create a new report for Accounts. The Reports tab allows the user to create, view, edit, and run reports in Salesforce. The user can select a report type, such as Accounts, Accounts with Contacts, or Accounts with Opportunities, and then add filters, groupings, charts, and other features to customize the report. The Setup menu is where the user can configure the settings and customization of Salesforce, such as creating objects, fields, workflows, and security settings. The Accounts tab is where the user can view, create, edit, and delete account records in Salesforce.