Given a Scenario, Analyze and Recommend the Appropriate Tools by Comparing the Pros and Cons to Meet the Business Requirements. INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A company needs to integrate Salesforce with a third-party CRM that has a REST API. The integration must support both real-time updates and bulk data migration. The company has a team of experienced Apex developers but no budget for additional middleware. Which solution is most appropriate?

   • APlatform Events with a subscriber flow
   • BSalesforce Connect with a REST adapter
   • CApex callouts for real-time and Apex batch jobs for bulk migration
   • DMuleSoft with a REST connector
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2. 7foundation · easy

   When comparing Salesforce Connect and a custom REST API integration for accessing external data in real time, which advantage does Salesforce Connect offer over a custom API?

   • AIt provides built-in support for writing back to external systems.
   • BIt eliminates the need for any external authentication.
   • CIt allows data to be queried and displayed in Salesforce without copying it into Salesforce.
   • DIt automatically handles all data transformation and mapping.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A global logistics company needs to integrate Salesforce with a legacy mainframe system. The mainframe only supports batch file transfers via SFTP. The business requires data to be synchronized every 15 minutes. The integration team is proficient in both Apex and middleware. Which solution best balances reliability, maintainability, and the 15-minute cadence?

   • AA third-party ETL tool that runs nightly
   • BSalesforce Connect with a custom SFTP adapter
   • CA scheduled Apex job that parses and upserts data from a file in Salesforce Files
   • DMuleSoft with an SFTP connector and a scheduled flow
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5. 9foundation · easy

   An architect recommends Salesforce Connect over a custom REST API for a scenario where users need to view external data in Salesforce without storing it. Which justification is most accurate?

   • ASalesforce Connect eliminates the need for any external authentication.
   • BSalesforce Connect provides real-time access to external data without replication, reducing storage and maintenance overhead.
   • CSalesforce Connect automatically handles all data transformations and mappings.
   • DSalesforce Connect is always faster than a custom REST API.
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6. 10application · medium

   A healthcare provider needs to synchronize patient records from an external system into Salesforce. The external system only provides a SOAP web service. The integration must be built by a team of junior admins with no coding experience. Which tool should be recommended?

   • AFlow with External Services
   • BSalesforce Connect with a SOAP adapter
   • CApex Web Service callout
   • DMuleSoft with a SOAP connector
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