Compare and Contrast Various Techniques and Considerations for Importing Data into and Exporting Data Out of Salesforce (e.g., Serial Load, Parallel Load, Deferred Sharing, Managing Locks, Handling Hierarchical Relationships, Bulk Load API Limits). DATA-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   A data architect is planning to import a large dataset into Salesforce. They decide to use a serial load approach, processing records one batch at a time. What is the primary characteristic of a serial load?

   • ABatches are processed one after another, with each batch completing before the next starts.
   • BRecords are loaded in random order to avoid lock contention.
   • CMultiple batches are processed concurrently to maximize throughput.
   • DAll records are loaded in a single API call without batching.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   How does deferred sharing improve import performance in Salesforce?

   • ABy eliminating the need to create sharing rules for the imported records.
   • BBy reducing the number of API calls needed for the import.
   • CBy reducing the amount of processing required during the load, as sharing is recalculated later.
   • DBy using a more efficient API endpoint that skips sharing calculations.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   When importing data with parent-child relationships into Salesforce, what is a recommended method to maintain referential integrity?

   • ALoad child records first, then parent records, using the Salesforce record ID.
   • BUse the Data Export Service to import hierarchical data.
   • CLoad all records in a single batch without any order, and let Salesforce handle the relationships.
   • DLoad parent records first, then child records, using external IDs to reference the parent.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is a common strategy to manage record locks during a data import in Salesforce?

   • AUse the SOAP API instead of the Bulk API to avoid locks.
   • BLoad records in a random order to avoid locking the same records.
   • CSchedule the import during off-peak hours to reduce contention with other users.
   • DUse parallel load with high concurrency to process records faster.
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6. 15application · medium

   A data architect needs to export a full copy of all standard and custom objects for archival purposes. The export should be a one-time event and does not need to be automated. Which method is most appropriate?

   • AUse a third-party tool that connects via the SOAP API.
   • BUse the Data Export Service to schedule a one-time export.
   • CUse the Bulk API to query each object and export the data.
   • DUse the REST API to query all records from each object.
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