A company needs to store a customer's social security number (SSN) in Salesforce. The admin wants to ensure that only users with a specific permission can view the SSN, and that the value is masked in the UI. Which field type and security configuration should be used?

Number field with a custom mask

Encrypted text field with field-level security set to visible only for authorized profiles

Text field with field-level security set to visible only for authorized profiles

External field pointing to an external secure database

A company uses a picklist field 'Status' with values: New, In Progress, Closed. They want to restrict the picklist values based on the record type. For example, 'Closed' should not be available for a certain record type. Which approach should be used?

Use a dependent picklist controlled by a hidden field

Use record type-specific picklist values

Use a validation rule that checks the record type and picklist value

Use a global value set and modify it per record type

A nonprofit tracks volunteer shifts. Each shift is assigned to one of five regions, and within each region there are specific sites. The admin needs to ensure users select a valid site for the selected region. Which field configuration should be used?

A formula field that concatenates Region and Site

A multi-select picklist for Site and a text field for Region

A dependent picklist for Site, controlled by the Region picklist

Two independent picklists: Region and Site

An admin needs to display a calculated value on an Opportunity that is based on the Opportunity Amount and a custom field 'Discount Percent'. The value should update automatically when either field changes. Which field type should be used?

Formula field that multiplies Amount by (1 - Discount Percent)

Number field updated by a workflow rule

Text field with a formula in a validation rule

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Given a Set of Requirements, Identify the Considerations and Select the Appropriate Field Type. PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Questions 16–20

16expert · hard
A company needs to store a customer's social security number (SSN) in Salesforce. The admin wants to ensure that only users with a specific permission can view the SSN, and that the value is masked in the UI. Which field type and security configuration should be used?
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17expert · hard
A company uses a picklist field 'Status' with values: New, In Progress, Closed. They want to restrict the picklist values based on the record type. For example, 'Closed' should not be available for a certain record type. Which approach should be used?
Select an answer first
18application · medium
A nonprofit tracks volunteer shifts. Each shift is assigned to one of five regions, and within each region there are specific sites. The admin needs to ensure users select a valid site for the selected region. Which field configuration should be used?
Select an answer first
19expert · medium
An admin needs to display a calculated value on an Opportunity that is based on the Opportunity Amount and a custom field 'Discount Percent'. The value should update automatically when either field changes. Which field type should be used?
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20foundation · easy
Which standard field type is designed to store a true/false value and is typically displayed as a checkbox in the user interface?
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