Given a Detailed Customer Environment Scenario Including a Specific Request, Explain the Implications for Incorporating the Request Directly in a Production Environment. DEVELOPMENT-LIFECYCLE-AND-DEPLOYMENT-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 3)

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1. 11expert · hard

   A large enterprise has a production Salesforce org with a custom object that stores sensitive customer data. A developer needs to add a new field to this object and make it required. The developer is considering making the change directly in production because the business needs it immediately. However, the org has a strict policy that all changes must be tested in a sandbox. What is the best course of action?

   • AMake the change directly in production but first create a backup of the metadata and data, and have a rollback plan ready.
   • BMake the change directly in production and then monitor the system for errors.
   • CDefer the change until the next scheduled release, even though the business needs it immediately.
   • DUse a change set to deploy the change from a sandbox to production, following the standard release process.
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2. 12application · medium

   A logistics company has a production Salesforce org with a complex automation suite. A developer needs to make an emergency fix to a flow that is causing incorrect shipment tracking. The admin must make the change directly in production. What is the most important step to take before making the change?

   • ADocument the current flow version and create a rollback plan to restore it if the fix fails.
   • BDeactivate the flow and create a new flow with the fix, leaving the old flow inactive.
   • CNotify all users that the system will be unavailable for the next hour.
   • DRun a test in a sandbox to verify the fix before applying it to production.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   When a direct production change is necessary, what is a recommended communication protocol?

   • AKeep the change confidential to avoid unnecessary questions.
   • BInform only the system administrator after the change is complete.
   • COnly communicate if the change fails.
   • DNotify stakeholders before the change and provide updates during and after implementation.
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5. 14application · medium

   A retail company needs to make an emergency fix to a flow in production that is preventing order processing. The admin must make the change directly because the issue is critical. What is the most important mitigation strategy to employ?

   • ACreate a full backup of the metadata and data before making the change, and have a rollback plan ready.
   • BDeactivate the flow and create a new flow with the fix, leaving the old flow inactive.
   • CMake the change and then monitor the system for errors for the next 24 hours.
   • DInform the users that the system may be unavailable during the change.
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6. 15application · medium

   A publicly traded company must comply with SOX and maintain a complete audit trail of all changes to financial systems. A developer proposes to directly edit an Apex trigger in production to fix a bug that is causing incorrect revenue calculations. What is the most critical compliance implication of this action?

   • AThe change will be visible in the debug logs, providing sufficient evidence of the change.
   • BThe change will not have a documented approval and testing record, which is required for SOX compliance.
   • CThe change will be automatically backed up by Salesforce, ensuring data integrity.
   • DThe change will be reversible by deactivating the trigger, which is sufficient for compliance.
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