A company uses a CI/CD pipeline to deploy metadata changes automatically. They need a deployment method that can be scripted and integrated with their version control system, and they also need to run validation-only deployments as part of their pipeline. Which deployment approach should they use?

Metadata API via Salesforce CLI

What is a key advantage of using the Metadata API for deployment compared to change sets?

It does not require authentication

It can deploy components that are not supported by change sets

It is only available in production orgs

It can only be used for data migration

Why is it important to document the sequence of steps in a deployment plan?

To replace the need for testing

To ensure that dependencies are deployed in the correct order

To provide a record of user logins

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Given a Scenario, Determine the Appropriate Deployment Plan. PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER Practice Questions (Page 5)

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Deployment Plan Overview
Sandbox Types and Their Uses
Change Set Deployment
Deployment via Metadata API
Deployment via Ant or CLI
Deployment via Managed Packages
Deployment via Unlocked Packages
Deployment Validation and Testing
Deployment Considerations for Data
Deployment Rollback and Error Handling
Deployment Plan Documentation

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A company uses a CI/CD pipeline to deploy metadata changes automatically. They need a deployment method that can be scripted and integrated with their version control system, and they also need to run validation-only deployments as part of their pipeline. Which deployment approach should they use?
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What is a key advantage of using the Metadata API for deployment compared to change sets?
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An ISV is developing an app that will be installed by multiple customers. They need to distribute the app and provide a way to push updates to all customers. They also want to protect their Apex code from being viewed or modified by customers. Which packaging approach should they use?
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Why is it important to document the sequence of steps in a deployment plan?
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A developer needs a sandbox for coding and unit testing with no requirement for data. Which sandbox type is most appropriate?
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Questions 21–25

A company uses a CI/CD pipeline to deploy metadata changes automatically. They need a deployment method that can be scripted and integrated with their version control system, and they also need to run validation-only deployments as part of their pipeline. Which deployment approach should they use?

What is a key advantage of using the Metadata API for deployment compared to change sets?

An ISV is developing an app that will be installed by multiple customers. They need to distribute the app and provide a way to push updates to all customers. They also want to protect their Apex code from being viewed or modified by customers. Which packaging approach should they use?

Why is it important to document the sequence of steps in a deployment plan?

A developer needs a sandbox for coding and unit testing with no requirement for data. Which sandbox type is most appropriate?

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