In a Given Scenario, Recommend When to Use API-based Integrations, Such as SOAP, REST, Bulk, Streaming, Canvas, Workflow Outbound, APEX (Callouts, @ Future, Etc.) and Lightning Connect to Achieve Business Requirements. INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A company needs to integrate Salesforce with an external inventory system. The integration must: (1) update Salesforce with inventory changes in near real time, (2) periodically sync a large backlog of historical inventory data, and (3) avoid excessive API call usage. Which combination of APIs should the architect recommend?

   • AREST API for real-time updates and SOAP API for the historical sync
   • BStreaming API for both real-time updates and historical sync
   • CBulk API for both real-time updates and historical sync
   • DStreaming API for real-time updates and Bulk API for the historical sync
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2. 22expert · hard

   A company wants to embed an external analytics dashboard in Salesforce so users can view it without leaving the platform. The dashboard needs to display data from an external data source that does not support OData. Which approach should be used?

   • ACanvas to embed the dashboard
   • BREST API to fetch and display data in a custom component
   • CStreaming API to push data to the dashboard
   • DLightning Connect to display the data
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which scenario is best suited for using REST API in a Salesforce integration?

   • AA real-time feed of record changes to an external dashboard
   • BAn integration that requires a formal WSDL contract for security compliance
   • CA mobile app that needs to create and update records in Salesforce with minimal overhead
   • DA one-time migration of 10 million records from a legacy system
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of using Canvas for embedding external applications?

   • AIt enables real-time event streaming to external systems
   • BIt provides a synchronous request-response model for API calls
   • CIt allows for asynchronous batch processing of large data volumes
   • DIt provides a seamless user experience by keeping users inside Salesforce
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of Bulk API that makes it suitable for large data volumes?

   • AIt allows you to submit jobs that process data in batches asynchronously
   • BIt is designed for real-time event streaming
   • CIt processes records synchronously to ensure immediate results
   • DIt uses a single request to process all records at once
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