Salesforce-Associate Salesforce Certified Associate Exam (SP23) Questions and Answers

The Lightning App Builder is a tool that allows the associate to draft changes to the account record page, such as adding tabs, hiding components, and making fields conditionally visible, and preview them before publishing.

 Trailhead is the resource that the Salesforce associate should use to learn more about converting leads to contacts in an asynchronous, gamified way. Trailhead is a learning platform that provides interactive, online, and free courses for anyone who wants to learn Salesforce skills and earn credentials. Trailhead allows the user to learn at their own pace, in their own time, and in their own way. Trailhead also provides gamification features, such as badges, points, and ranks, to motivate and reward the user for their learning progress. Trailhead has a module called Lead Management that covers the topic of converting leads to contacts, among other topics. Salesforce Help is a resource that provides documentation, guides, videos, and support for Salesforce users who need assistance with using or troubleshooting Salesforce products and features. Salesforce Help is not a learning platform, and it does not provide gamification features. The Trailblazer Community is a resource that provides an online platform where Salesforce users, partners, employees, and experts can connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. The Trailblazer Community is not a learning platform, and it does not provide gamification features.

 To ensure a dashboard has the most current data, you need to click refresh on the dashboard page. Refreshing the browser or opening the dashboard will not update the data in the dashboard components3. You can also schedule a dashboard to refresh automatically at regular intervals

The company information page shows the number of licenses available to be assigned to the new employees, as well as other details about the organization.

 The place where GCC’s end users should go to change to the Sales Console is the App Launcher icon (Label A). The App Launcher is a menu that allows users to access all the apps and items in their Salesforce org. The Sales Console is one of the apps that can be found in the App Launcher. The user can search for “Sales Console” in the App Launcher and select it to switch to the Sales Console app. The Sales Console is a standard Salesforce Lightning console app that meets all the sales needs. The Search bar (Label B) is a feature that allows users to find records and other items in their Salesforce org, but it does not search for apps outside their org. The dropdown in the navigation bar (Label C) is a menu that allows users to switch between different tabs and items within the current app, but it does not show other apps.

 The type of group that the associate should create to share records about a carpool program with users is a public group. A public group is a set of users that can be used to define sharing rules, queues, and other features that require a group of users. A public group can include individual users, other groups, roles, or territories. A public group can be used to share records with a specific group of users who are interested in the carpool program. A private group is a type of Chatter group that is not related to record sharing. A queue is a feature that allows users to manage leads, cases, and other objects as a team, but it is not suitable for sharing records about a carpool program.

A spreadsheet is a representation of an object, where the records are rows and the fields are columns. An object is a collection of records that have the same fields, such as account, contact, or opportunity.

 The tool that GCC should use to build an integration between its financial system and its Salesforce environment is MuleSoft. MuleSoft is a platform that enables companies to connect any application, data, or device using APIs. MuleSoft helps GCC to create and manage integrations between Salesforce and other systems, such as its financial system, without writing any code. MuleSoft also provides prebuilt connectors, templates, and best practices to speed up the integration process

The approach that GCC should explore first to automate a process is a declarative approach, as it allows for quicker and simpler problem resolution. A declarative approach means that GCC can use point-and-click tools and drag-and-drop interfaces to create and modify applications, workflows, rules, and logic, without writing any code. This makes it easier and faster for GCC to build and customize solutions that meet its business needs, without requiring any programming skills or resources.

The last related activity date is a field on the contact object that shows the date of the most recent task or event related to the contact. This can be used to identify contacts that have had interactions with the company in the last year.

 The Account and Contact objects have a lookup relationship. A lookup relationship is a type of relationship that links two objects together, but does not affect security, ownership, or deletion. A lookup relationship allows the user to select a record from another object and link it to the current record. For example, the Account field on the Contact object allows the user to select an account that the contact is related to. A self relationship is a type of lookup relationship that links an object to itself, creating a hierarchy of records. For example, the Reports To field on the Contact object allows the user to select another contact that the contact reports to. A master-detail relationship is a type of lookup relationship that creates a parent-child relationship between two objects, where the child records inherit the security and ownership of the parent record, and are deleted when the parent record is deleted. For example, the Account field on the Opportunity object is a master-detail relationship that links the opportunity to the account.

 A gauge is a dashboard component type that shows a single value within a range of custom values. A gauge is useful for showing whether a metric, such as revenue or customer satisfaction, is within a desired range. For example, a gauge could show the current revenue as a needle pointing to a green, yellow, or red zone, indicating whether the revenue is above, below, or on target. A metric is a dashboard component type that shows a single value, such as the total number of accounts or the average deal size. A metric does not show a range of values. A chart is a dashboard component type that shows data in a graphical format, such as a pie chart, a bar chart, or a line chart. A chart is useful for showing the distribution or trend of data, but not a single value within a range.

The place where the employee should update their name and email address changes is the User Record page from Setup. The User Record page is where the employee can view and edit their personal information, such as name, email, username, alias, and profile. The employee can access the User Record page by clicking on their profile icon and then clicking Settings. Then, they can click on Personal Information under My Personal Information and edit their name and email address. The User Profile page is where the employee can view and edit their profile picture, about me, title, and contact information, but not their name and email address. The Contact Record page is where the employee can view and edit their contact details, such as phone, address, and social media accounts, but not their name and email address.

The way that the associate can locate all the reports in a single location from the Report object is to click on All Folders and use the search bar. All Folders is a menu that shows all the report and dashboard folders that the associate has access to. The associate can search for the current month’s folder by entering its name or keyword in the search bar and then select it to view all the reports in that folder. Using the Global search bar or clicking on All Reports and using the search bar are not as efficient and accurate as using the All Folders menu, because they will return results from all the reports and folders, not just the current month’s folder.

The contact record component that must be present so users can see a visual representation of their emails and phone calls with a contact is the Activities Timeline. The Activities Timeline shows a chronological list of past and upcoming activities related to a record, such as emails, calls, meetings, tasks, and events. Users can see the details, status, and attachments of each activity, and also create, edit, or delete activities from the timeline. Activity Capture is a feature that automatically syncs emails and events between Salesforce and email and calendar applications, but it does not show a visual representation of them on the contact record. Salesforce Inbox is a product that enhances email and calendar productivity with Salesforce integration, but it also does not show a visual representation of activities on the contact record.

Changing the field type of a custom field may result in data loss if the new field type is incompatible with the existing data. For example, changing a text field to a number field may cause the loss of alphanumeric values. The field type can be changed for most custom fields, but not all. For example, changing a master-detail field to a lookup field is not allowed. The field being a required field does not affect the ability to change the field type.

 The associate should add a Region filter to the dashboard to show all the same KPIs for each of the regions. A dashboard filter allows users to change the data displayed on a dashboard without changing the underlying reports. Users can apply one or more filters to a dashboard and select the values they want to see. For example, a Region filter can show the KPIs for different regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia, etc.

 The account relationship is a standard lookup field on an opportunity. A lookup field allows the user to select a record from another object and link it to the current record. The account field on an opportunity allows the user to select an account that the opportunity is related to. The stage relationship is not a lookup field, but a picklist field that indicates the sales stage of the opportunity, such as Prospecting, Negotiation, or Closed Won. The quote relationship is not a standard lookup field, but a custom lookup field that can be created to link an opportunity to a quote. A quote is a record that shows proposed prices for products and services.

Trailblazer Community Groups are the Salesforce resource that allows associates to network and collaborate with others based on role and location. Trailblazer Community Groups are local or virtual gatherings of Salesforce enthusiasts who share best practices, learn new skills, and support each other. There are different types of groups for different interests, such as admins, developers, marketers, women in tech, and more.

The user record page from Setup is where the changes should be updated. The user record page from Setup allows the user to view and edit the information and settings of a user, such as name, username, email, profile, role, and license. The user record page from Setup can be accessed by clicking the Setup icon in the header, then clicking Users > Users, and then clicking the name of the user. The contact record page is where the user can view and edit the information of a contact, such as name, phone, email, account, and address. The contact record page does not affect the user’s username or login access. The user profile page is where the user can view and edit their personal information, such as name, email, password, and language. The user profile page does not allow the user to change their username or license.

 The thing that the associate should do to show that GCC is part of the CK portfolio when creating the CK Account record is to add Get Cloudy Consulting to the Parent Account field. The Parent Account field is a standard field on the Account object that allows the user to link an account to another account that is its parent company. This way, the user can create an account hierarchy that shows the relationships between parent accounts and their subsidiaries. The user can enter the name of the parent account in the Parent Account field when creating or editing an account record. Viewing account hierarchy and selecting Add Child Account or selecting New on the child accounts related list are not the correct actions to show that GCC is part of the CK portfolio, because they are used to create a new account that is a subsidiary of an existing account, not to link an existing account to another existing account.

Profiles and permission sets are used to configure object access for users. Profiles define the baseline access for users based on their license type and job function. Permission sets grant additional access to users based on their functional or departmental needs. Sharing sets and manual sharing are used to configure record access for users. Validation and assignment rules are used to enforce data quality and automate business processes.

The user can clone the list view with a new name, and filter by the specific city to see only contacts from that city on the list view. This will not affect what other users see on the original list view.

Using the global search box is the best way to search the account records for the desired business using the fewest clicks. The global search box is a feature that allows the user to search for records across multiple objects and fields using keywords or phrases. The global search box also supports wildcards, operators, and filters to refine the search results. For example, the user could enter “Get*” in the global search box to find all account records that start with “Get”. Using a list view of all accounts would not work, because a list view is a filtered set of records that display data in a tabular format. A list view does not support wildcards or operators, and it requires more clicks to apply filters and sort the records. Using a report of all accounts would not work, because a report is a tool that displays data from one or more objects in a tabular or graphical format. A report does not support wildcards or operators, and it requires more clicks to create, run, and filter the report.

 Salesforce Help is where the associate should go to understand the differences between the data types. Salesforce Help is a resource that provides documentation, guides, videos, and support for Salesforce users who need assistance with using or troubleshooting Salesforce products and features. Salesforce Help has a section called Data Types that explains the characteristics and use cases of each data type, such as text, number, date, picklist, checkbox, and so on. Customer Support is a service that provides technical support and assistance for Salesforce users who encounter issues or errors with Salesforce products and features. Customer Support is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a resource that helps resolve problems or incidents. App Launcher is a feature that allows the user to access all the apps and objects in Salesforce, such as Sales, Service, Marketing, and so on. App Launcher is not a resource that explains the differences between the data types, but rather a feature that helps navigate the user interface.

The thing that they should do to add the missing information to the custom Contact list view is to select Fields to Display. Fields to Display is an option that allows the user to customize which columns appear in the list view, based on the fields that are associated with the object. The user can access the Fields to Display option by clicking on the List View Controls menu and then clicking on Select Fields to Display. There, they can add, remove, and reorder the fields that they want to see in the list view. Editing sharing settings or editing list filters are not the correct actions to add the missing information to the list view, because they affect the visibility and the criteria of the records, not the columns.

Trailhead Academy is the resource that provides virtual and in-person learning that should help the in-house IT administration team of Get Cloudy Consulting accelerate their Salesforce knowledge. Trailhead Academy offers instructor-led training workshops, certification preparation courses, and custom learning programs for various Salesforce roles and products

An approval process is a workflow that defines the steps and criteria for approving a record. It can be used to lock the record before a decision is made, and send email alerts and tasks to the approvers.

The account team is the team that a Salesforce associate should be added to gain access to an account and its related opportunities. The account team is a feature that allows the user to share an account and its related records, such as contacts, opportunities, and cases, with other users who play a role in the account. The account team can include different team members with different roles and access levels. For example, the account team could include a sales rep, a sales manager, a product specialist, and a customer service agent. The opportunity team is a feature that allows the user to share an opportunity and its related records, such as products, quotes, and activities, with other users who work on the opportunity. The opportunity team does not grant access to the account or its other related records, such as contacts or cases. The lead team is a feature that allows the user to share a lead and its related records, such as tasks, events, and notes, with other users who work on the lead. The lead team does not grant access to the account or its related records, such as contacts or opportunities.

The place where the associate can learn more about an app to see if it would be a good fit for a business need is the AppExchange. The AppExchange is a marketplace where users can find, install, and review apps, components, and solutions that are built on the Salesforce platform and are available for various purposes and industries. The associate can browse the AppExchange by category, rating, price, or keyword, and see the details, features, screenshots, and reviews of each app. Trailhead is a learning platform where users can learn new skills and earn badges and certifications, but it does not provide information about specific apps. Global Search is a feature that allows users to find records and other items in their Salesforce org, but it does not search for apps outside their org.