Provided an Integration Scenario, Describe Requirements and Issues That the Architect Must Consider to Select the Right Pattern (Layer, Timing, Direction, and Volume). INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   An e-commerce company expects to import 2 million customer records into Salesforce during a one-time migration. The migration must complete over a weekend without impacting normal business operations. Which volume-related consideration is most critical when choosing the integration pattern?

   • AUsing real-time API calls to avoid data loss
   • BMinimizing the number of API calls by using a single bulk request
   • CEnsuring the integration runs continuously to keep data fresh
   • DSelecting a batch pattern that can handle the large volume within the maintenance window
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2. 17foundation · easy

   An integration must process 10 million records per day, with peak loads of 5,000 records per second. Which volume consideration is most important for the architect to evaluate?

   • AData size per record
   • BThroughput and scalability
   • CLatency tolerance
   • DData residency
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4. 18foundation · easy

   A sales representative needs to check product inventory in real time before confirming an order. Which timing requirement best matches this scenario?

   • AScheduled
   • BBatch
   • CNear-real-time
   • DReal-time
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5. 19foundation · easy

   An integration must synchronize Account records between Salesforce and an external ERP system. The architect is deciding whether to use the Salesforce REST API or a middleware tool that directly updates the database. Which layer consideration is most relevant to this decision?

   • AInfrastructure layer
   • BData layer
   • CApplication layer
   • DProcess layer
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6. 20expert · hard

   A multinational company needs to integrate its HR system with Salesforce. The integration must support real-time employee onboarding (inbound to Salesforce) and batch updates for role changes (outbound from Salesforce). The company operates in multiple countries with different data privacy regulations, so data residency is a concern. Which pattern should the architect choose?

   • AUse direct API calls for real-time onboarding and a separate batch job for role changes
   • BUse a file-based integration for both real-time and batch
   • CUse a single middleware platform that handles both real-time and batch flows, with data residency controls
   • DUse Salesforce Connect for real-time onboarding and a nightly batch for role changes
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