Describe the Capabilities of and Use Cases for Formula Fields. PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–17

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which statement accurately describes the role of a formula field in Salesforce?

   • AIt calculates values dynamically from other fields or expressions and is read-only.
   • BIt is a field that can be used to store external data via API integration.
   • CIt stores data entered by users and can be updated through record edits.
   • DIt is used to store large text data that cannot be indexed.
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2. 17expert · hard

   An admin is creating a formula field on the Opportunity to calculate the number of days since the last activity. The formula uses the LastActivityDate field. The admin notices that the formula field is not showing values for some opportunities. What is the most likely reason?

   • ALastActivityDate is null for those opportunities, so the formula returns null.
   • BThe formula field is using the wrong return type.
   • CThe formula field has a syntax error that prevents it from calculating.
   • DThe formula field is not accessible to the user's profile.
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