A company has a complex, industry-specific workflow that no AppExchange app fully supports. They have a team of experienced Salesforce developers and a flexible timeline. The company wants to avoid ongoing subscription costs and maintain full control over the solution. What is the best approach?

Purchase a custom development service from an AppExchange partner.

Use a combination of standard Salesforce features and manual processes.

Build a custom solution using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components.

Install a partially matching AppExchange app and adapt business processes to fit.

Which factor most strongly indicates that custom development is the right choice instead of an AppExchange app?

The company wants a quick installation

The requirement is a standard feature that many companies use

The requirement is unique to the company's business process

The company has a limited budget for the project

A Salesforce admin installed an AppExchange package and now wants to uninstall it because it is no longer needed. What should the admin consider before uninstalling?

The package's license expiration date.

Any custom data that may be deleted and the impact on existing records.

The package's rating on the AppExchange.

The package's compatibility with other installed packages.

A company needs a solution for document generation (e.g., contracts, proposals) from Salesforce data. They found an AppExchange app that is a managed package with a subscription fee. The company has a developer who could build a custom solution using Apex and a document template. The company is cost-sensitive and wants to minimize ongoing costs. What should they consider?

The app's color scheme and branding.

The total cost of ownership, including subscription fees versus development and maintenance effort.

The developer's preference for using Apex.

Which of the following can be found on the AppExchange?

Data backups and security health checks

Managed packages, unmanaged packages, and Lightning components

Lightning Web Components and Apex classes

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Identify the Common Scenarios for Extending an Application's Capabilities Using the AppExchange. PLATFORM-DEVELOPER-I Practice Questions (Page 3)

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A company has a complex, industry-specific workflow that no AppExchange app fully supports. They have a team of experienced Salesforce developers and a flexible timeline. The company wants to avoid ongoing subscription costs and maintain full control over the solution. What is the best approach?
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12foundation · easy
Which factor most strongly indicates that custom development is the right choice instead of an AppExchange app?
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13application · medium
A Salesforce admin installed an AppExchange package and now wants to uninstall it because it is no longer needed. What should the admin consider before uninstalling?
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14expert · hard
A company needs a solution for document generation (e.g., contracts, proposals) from Salesforce data. They found an AppExchange app that is a managed package with a subscription fee. The company has a developer who could build a custom solution using Apex and a document template. The company is cost-sensitive and wants to minimize ongoing costs. What should they consider?
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15foundation · easy
Which of the following can be found on the AppExchange?
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