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 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31application · medium

   A company wants to embed a third-party expense reporting application directly inside Salesforce so users can enter expenses without leaving the Salesforce interface. The external app needs to receive the current user's identity and context. Which integration approach should be used?

   • ACanvas
   • BStreaming API
   • CREST API
   • DLightning Connect
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2. 32application · medium

   A financial services company needs to integrate with a core banking system that only supports SOAP-based web services. The integration must handle complex transactions with strict security requirements. Which API should be used?

   • AREST API
   • BStreaming API
   • CSOAP API
   • DBulk API
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4. 33application · medium

   A logistics company needs to synchronize 2 million shipment records from an external legacy system into Salesforce nightly. The data is not needed in real time, and the integration must handle large volumes efficiently without consuming too many API call limits. Which integration approach should the architect recommend?

   • AUse Streaming API to push records in real time
   • BUse Bulk API with batched CSV data
   • CUse Apex callouts with @future methods
   • DUse REST API with a batch of 200 records per call
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5. 34foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of Lightning Connect?

   • AIt replicates external data into Salesforce for offline access
   • BIt is used for embedding external applications in Salesforce
   • CIt provides real-time access to external data without storing it in Salesforce
   • DIt is designed for bulk data migration between systems
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6. 35application · medium

   A customer service team needs to see a pop-up notification in the Salesforce console immediately when a high-priority case is created by an external portal. The notification must appear without the user refreshing the page. Which integration approach should be used?

   • AREST API polling every 5 seconds
   • BStreaming API with a PushTopic for Case
   • CBulk API to query new cases periodically
   • DWorkflow Outbound Messaging to send a SOAP message
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