Explain How to Create, Delete, and Customize Fields and Page Layouts on Standard and Custom Objects, and Understand the Implications of Deleting Fields. PLATFORM-ADMINISTRATOR Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–22

1. 21application · medium

   An admin is cleaning up a custom object and wants to delete a custom field that is no longer used. The field is referenced in a validation rule and appears on a page layout. What should the admin do before deleting the field?

   • AExport the field's data to a CSV file, then delete the field.
   • BDelete the field directly; Salesforce will automatically remove all references.
   • CRemove the field from the page layout and delete the validation rule, then delete the field.
   • DChange the field type to Text and then delete it.
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2. 22application · medium

   A support manager wants the Case page layout to show the 'Subject' and 'Description' fields side by side in the same row to save vertical space. How can the admin achieve this?

   • AUse the 'Field Layout' editor to drag both fields onto the same row.
   • BIn the page layout editor, drag the 'Subject' field next to the 'Description' field in the same row.
   • CUse a formula field to combine both fields into one.
   • DCreate a new section and place both fields in it.
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