Service-Con-201 Multiple Select — 40 Questions

Question 1

Universal Containers needs to route cases based on complex business logic that includes customer tier, product line, and agent language proficiency. Which TWO routing mechanisms should the consultant consider? (Choose two.)

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Accepted Answer

Skills-Based Routing to match agent proficiencies with case skill requirements. Option B (Skills-Based Routing) is correct because it lets you define skills such as language proficiency and product line expertise on agents and require matching skills on cases, so routing decisions can incorporate agent proficiency rather than just queue membership. Option C (Omni-Channel Flow) is correct because an Omni-Channel flow can evaluate case fields and variables—such as customer tier, product line, and required language—and use conditional logic to route work to the appropriate queue or agent. Together these mechanisms support complex, multi-factor routing logic that static queue assignment cannot. Option A is not correct because manual queue assignment via public group list views is not automated routing and cannot enforce complex conditional logic. Option D is not correct because Salesforce CRM Content library access rules govern content visibility, not case routing. Option E is not correct because Campaign influence attribution models are marketing analytics features unrelated to case routing.

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Standard manual queue assignment via public group list views

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Salesforce CRM Content library access rules

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Campaign influence attribution models

Question 2

Which THREE features are provided natively by Entitlement Management in Service Cloud? Choose 3 answers.

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Entitlement Processes to define SLA steps. Option B is correct because Entitlement Management natively provides Entitlement Processes, which define the ordered sequence of SLA steps (milestones) that apply to a case based on its entitlement. Option C is correct because Service Contracts and contract line items are native objects in Entitlement Management used to track a customer's purchased support coverage and the specific products or services covered. Option E is correct because Milestones are the native mechanism that tracks SLA progress using timers, and they generate warnings and violations when target intervals are breached. Option A is incorrect because native multi-tenant ERP synchronization for spare parts inventory is not a Service Cloud Entitlement Management feature; such integration would require external middleware or APIs. Option D is incorrect because automatic outbound invoice generation for billing is a Billing/Revenue Cloud capability, not part of Entitlement Management.

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Native multi-tenant ERP synchronization for spare parts inventory

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Automatic generation of outbound invoices for billing

Question 3

Universal Containers wants to configure Case Teams. Which TWO capabilities do Case Teams provide? Choose 2 options.

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Assign predefined case teams automatically using Case Assignment Rules.. Option C is correct because Case Teams can be pre-populated automatically through Case Assignment Rules, which let an admin specify the team members (and their roles) that should be added to a case when the rule fires, so the right team is assembled without manual effort. Option D is correct because Case Team Members can be granted record-level access to the case via the Case Team Member Role's 'Access Level' setting, giving users who are not the case owner read-only or read/write access to that specific case record. Option A is not correct because routing unassigned work items to queue members is handled by Omni-Channel routing and Queues, not by Case Teams. Option B is not correct because agent shift schedules and availability capacity are configured in Omni-Channel (presence, service channels, and capacity settings), not Case Teams. Option E is not correct because Case Teams do not restrict visibility to external portal users; case visibility is governed by org-wide defaults, sharing rules, and role hierarchy, and Case Teams only grant access, they do not restrict it.

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Automatically route unassigned work items to queue members.

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Define agent shift schedules and availability capacity.

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Restrict case visibility exclusively to external portal users.

Question 4

An enterprise Service Cloud implementation requires integrating an external billing system using REST APIs. Security and performance are top priorities. Which THREE practices should the consultant incorporate into the design? (Choose three.)

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Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms in Apex for failed callouts.. Option A is correct because robust error handling and logging in Apex (e.g., try/catch around HttpRequest/Http.send, custom logging objects, and Platform Events) are essential for diagnosing failed REST callouts and maintaining integration reliability in a security-sensitive billing integration. Option D is correct because asynchronous callouts (e.g., @future(callout=true), Queueable with HttpCallout, or Batch Apex) prevent blocking of synchronous transactions and governor-limit exhaustion, which is critical for high-volume, performance-focused integrations. Option E is correct because Named Credentials and External Credentials store endpoint URLs and authentication securely, support OAuth/JWT and other protocols, and remove secrets from code, directly satisfying the security priority. Option B is incorrect because hardcoding session tokens in Custom Metadata Types exposes credentials in source control and metadata deployments, violating security best practices. Option C is incorrect because synchronous callouts are not allowed in before-insert triggers and would block the transaction, harm performance, and risk governor-limit failures.

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Hardcode session tokens in custom metadata types for quick retrieval.

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Execute all external integrations synchronously inside standard before-insert triggers.

Question 5

Cloud Kicks wants to deploy Messaging for In-App and Web. Which TWO considerations are critical for successful implementation? (Choose two.)

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Setting up authenticated embedded messaging for verified customer identification. Option A is correct because Messaging for In-App and Web supports authenticated embedded messaging, which lets you verify customer identity (via the authenticated user context/JWT) so conversations are tied to a known contact rather than an anonymous guest, which is critical for secure, personalized support. Option D is correct because messaging sessions generate work items that must be routed through Omni-Channel; you must configure the Messaging channel and its routing configuration (queue, routing model, capacity) so agents actually receive the conversations. Option B is wrong because legacy CTI adapters are for telephony/computer-telephony integration, not for routing messaging threads, which use Omni-Channel and Messaging channels. Option C is wrong because Messaging for In-App and Web is embedded in the customer's app or website—no managed desktop client installation is required. Option E is wrong because disabling security tokens on guest profiles would weaken security and is not a requirement for messaging implementation.

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Routing messaging threads exclusively through legacy CTI adapters

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Requiring all customers to install a managed desktop client application

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Disabling all security tokens on Experience Cloud guest profiles

Question 6

Universal Containers wants to ensure that support agents can effectively use Salesforce Knowledge within the Lightning Service Console. Which TWO features should the consultant configure or verify? (Choose two.)

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Assign 'Read' and 'Create' object permissions for Knowledge on agent profiles.. Option C is correct because agents need object-level permissions on the Knowledge object—specifically Read to view articles and Create (plus Edit as needed) to author or contribute articles—without which the Knowledge features in the console will be inaccessible or read-only. Option D is correct because the Lightning Knowledge component must be added to the Case record page via Lightning App Builder so agents can search, view, and attach articles directly within the Lightning Service Console while working a case. Option A is incorrect because Salesforce Files sync is a file-sharing feature unrelated to enabling Knowledge usage in the console. Option B is incorrect because Omni-Channel supervisor tabs are for monitoring agent workload and routing, not for Knowledge authoring queues. Option E is incorrect because Salesforce CRM Content libraries are a separate content management capability and are not required to use Lightning Knowledge article types.

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Configure Salesforce Files sync for all article attachments.

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Set up Omni-Channel supervisor tabs for Knowledge authoring queues.

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Enable Salesforce CRM Content libraries for each article type.

Question 7

Which TWO features are available when configuring Case Management in Salesforce Service Cloud? Choose 2 options.

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Case Escalation Rules. Case Escalation Rules (A) are a standard Case Management feature that automatically escalate cases based on criteria such as case age or priority, and they are configured from Setup under Service Cloud's case settings. Case Assignment Rules (E) are likewise a core Case Management feature that automatically assigns new or updated cases to users or queues based on rule entries, using the Case object's assignment rule engine. Both A and E operate directly on the Case object and are part of the standard Service Cloud case configuration toolset. In contrast, Campaign Hierarchy Rules (B) relate to marketing campaigns and their member/rollup structure, not case handling. Opportunity Split Rules (C) belong to Sales Cloud opportunity revenue sharing, and Lead Conversion Rules (D) govern how leads are converted into accounts, contacts, and opportunities — neither applies to Case Management.

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Campaign Hierarchy Rules

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Opportunity Split Rules

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Lead Conversion Rules

Question 8

An administrator needs to configure Case Escalation Rules. Which THREE components are required when setting up an escalation rule? Choose 3 options.

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Rule Entries defining the criteria for when the rule fires. Option C is correct because a Case Escalation Rule requires Rule Entries, which define the criteria (such as Case priority, status, or origin) that determine when the escalation rule fires. Option D is correct because Escalation Actions define the time trigger (how many hours/minutes after the rule entry criteria are met) and the resulting action, such as reassigning the case or sending a notification. Option E is correct because escalation timing is calculated against Business Hours, and the rule or rule entry must reference a Business Hours configuration so the age/time trigger is measured correctly. Option A is not required because Email-to-Case is a separate case-creation channel and does not need a pre-installed agent for escalation rules. Option B is not required because Omni-Channel routing is an optional case assignment/routing feature and is not a mandatory component of Case Escalation Rules.

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Pre-installed Email-to-Case Agent software

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A mandatory Omni-Channel Routing Configuration

Question 9

Which TWO features are characteristic of the Lightning Service Console navigation model? (Choose two.)

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Workspace tabs allow agents to view primary records.. In the Lightning Service Console navigation model, workspace tabs are the primary-level containers that let agents open and work with primary records such as cases, accounts, or contacts, which is exactly what option A describes. Option C is also correct because subtabs are the secondary-level tabs that appear nested under a parent workspace tab and are used to organize related records, such as a case's related contact or a child case, without losing the context of the primary record. Options B, D, and E are incorrect: subtabs cannot exist independently of a parent workspace tab, standard navigation (as opposed to console navigation) replaces the entire browser window content rather than using the console's tabbed workspace model, and console apps can indeed include utility bars for tools like notes, recent items, and macros.

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Subtabs can exist independently without a parent workspace tab.

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Standard navigation replaces the entire browser window content.

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Console apps cannot include utility bars.

Question 10

An administrator is setting up Overflow Routing for high-volume queues. Which THREE considerations apply when configuring Overflow Routing in Omni-Channel? (Choose three.)

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Overflow routing can redirect work when primary queue wait times or capacity thresholds are exceeded.. Option B is correct because Overflow Routing in Omni-Channel is triggered by defined thresholds on the primary queue, such as maximum wait time or queue capacity being exceeded, at which point the work item is rerouted. Option C is correct because Overflow Routing is configured declaratively through Omni-Channel queue and routing configuration settings in Setup, without needing custom Apex code. Option E is correct because overflow work must have a destination: a secondary queue or routing configuration must already exist to receive the rerouted work items. Option A is not correct because overflow routing does not bypass agent skill requirements; the receiving queue still applies its own routing and skill-based assignment rules. Option D is not correct because Overflow Routing is a native Omni-Channel capability and is not limited to external third-party CTI connectors.

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Overflow routing automatically bypasses all agent skill requirements on the secondary queue.

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Overflow routing is only available when using external third-party CTI connectors.

Question 11

Which TWO communication channels can be automatically converted into cases in Salesforce? Choose 2 options.

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Email-to-Case. Email-to-Case (B) is correct because Salesforce automatically converts inbound emails sent to a designated Email Service Address into case records, using routing addresses and the Email-to-Case agent to create cases from customer messages. Web-to-Case (C) is correct because it generates a hosted web form whose submissions are automatically turned into new cases via the Web-to-Case HTML generator and the associated form handler. Dashboard-to-Case (A) is not a real Salesforce feature, as dashboards are for reporting and visualization, not case creation. Chatter-to-Case (D) does not exist as an automatic conversion channel; Chatter is a collaboration tool and does not auto-create cases from posts. Report-to-Case (E) is also not a standard automatic case-creation channel, since reports are for analytics rather than inbound case capture.

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Dashboard-to-Case

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Chatter-to-Case

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Report-to-Case

Question 12

A support supervisor wants to monitor agent performance and operational metrics in real time. Which TWO standard tools should the consultant recommend? (Choose two.)

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Omni-Channel Supervisor for real-time agent status and queue tracking. Option A, Omni-Channel Supervisor, is correct because it is the standard Service Cloud console specifically designed for real-time monitoring of agent status, capacity, and queue/workload tracking, letting supervisors see who is available, busy, or overloaded and reassign work as needed. Option D, Salesforce Dashboards, is correct because dashboards provide visualized, near real-time metrics from source reports (with scheduled or dynamic refreshing), giving supervisors operational KPIs such as case volume, handle time, and backlog trends. Option B, Content version history logs, is not appropriate because it tracks versions of Salesforce Files/Content documents, not agent performance or operational metrics. Option C, Entitlement process audit trails, is not appropriate because entitlement processes and their audit trails govern service-level milestone compliance, not real-time agent monitoring. Option E, Chatter user profile activity feeds, is not appropriate because Chatter feeds show social collaboration posts and updates, not structured real-time operational metrics.

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Salesforce Content version history logs

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Entitlement process audit trails

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Chatter user profile activity feeds

Question 13

Universal Containers wants to ensure that customer service emails containing specific urgent keywords automatically trigger high-priority case creation and immediate management notifications. Which TWO tools should the consultant implement? (Choose two.)

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Record-Triggered Flow evaluating email subject/body for keywords to update priority and notify managers. Email-to-Case (E) is required because it is the Salesforce feature that converts inbound customer service emails into Case records automatically, which is the necessary ingestion mechanism for any keyword-based automation to act on. A Record-Triggered Flow (C) is correct because it can evaluate the Case's Email Subject and Email Body fields for the specified urgent keywords, then set the Priority field to High and send immediate notifications to managers via email alerts, Chatter, or Flow-based actions. Together, Email-to-Case feeds the cases and the Record-Triggered Flow applies the keyword logic and notification, fully satisfying the requirement. Option A does not belong because auto-response rules only send automated replies to senders and are tied to lead/case auto-response configuration, not to priority assignment or management notification, and marketing campaign auto-responses are unrelated to service case triage. Option B is incorrect because CRM Content library version alerts notify users about document version changes, not inbound email keywords or case priority. Option D is incorrect because manual hourly triage by queue members is a human process, not an automated tool, and it fails the requirement for immediate notification and automatic high-priority case creation.

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Standard auto-response rules configured for marketing campaigns

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Salesforce CRM Content library version alerts

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Manual triage by unassigned queue members checking mailboxes hourly

Question 14

A service administrator wants to ensure data integrity when agents create Cases associated with Accounts and Contacts. Which TWO data model validation practices should be implemented? (Choose two.)

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Write Validation Rules to enforce required field completion based on Case Status.. Option A is correct because Validation Rules provide server-side, declarative enforcement that required fields are populated based on Case Status, ensuring agents cannot save incomplete or inconsistent Cases regardless of entry point (UI, API, or agent console). Option E is correct because Lookup Filters on the Case Contact field constrain the available Contact records to those related to the selected Account, preserving referential integrity in the Account-Contact-Case relationship and preventing mismatched associations. Together these practices enforce data integrity at the data model level rather than relying on human behavior. Option B is incorrect because disabling standard validation rules removes integrity safeguards and risks corrupting data, and validation rules have negligible impact on API integration speed. Option C is incorrect because user training alone provides no technical enforcement and is error-prone. Option D is incorrect because converting lookups to text fields destroys relational integrity and eliminates the ability to enforce relationships or filters.

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Disable all standard validation rules to speed up API data integration speeds.

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Rely solely on user training without technical enforcement mechanisms.

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Convert all lookup relationships to text fields to bypass data model constraints.

Question 15

A consultant is troubleshooting data synchronization failures between an external ERP and Service Cloud. Which TWO diagnostic tools should the consultant use to investigate API errors? (Choose two.)

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Event Monitoring REST API and log files to analyze API usage and failures.. Option A is correct because the Event Monitoring REST API exposes EventLogFile records (e.g., API, API Total Usage, and Login event types) that let the consultant quantify API call volumes, identify failed requests, and correlate them with log files to pinpoint the source of ERP synchronization errors. Option D is correct because Salesforce Debug Logs with the DB and CALLOUT trace flags capture the actual Apex execution, SOQL/DML statements, and outbound HTTP callout request/response details, which is essential for diagnosing why an integration callout to the external ERP is failing. Option B is not appropriate because Omni-Channel Supervisor metrics track agent presence, capacity, and work routing in real time, not API or integration errors. Option C is irrelevant since Knowledge article version history only tracks changes to article content and has no bearing on API troubleshooting. Option E is also irrelevant because Case History related lists show field-change tracking on a case record, not integration or API failure diagnostics.

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Omni-Channel Supervisor real-time metrics dashboard.

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Knowledge article version history.

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Standard Case History related lists on individual records.

Question 16

Which TWO actions can be triggered when a milestone reaches its warning or violation time? Choose 2 answers.

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Send an email alert to designated users or queues. Option A is correct because milestone warning and violation actions in Salesforce Entitlement Management include sending email alerts to specified users, queues, or roles when a milestone's warning or violation time is reached. Option E is correct because the other standard milestone action is performing a field update on the Case record, which can change a field value (for example, escalating priority or setting a status) when the milestone hits its warning or violation threshold. These two actions—email alert and field update—are the only action types configurable on a milestone. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because closing a Salesforce org, deleting the parent Account record, and downgrading a user's license are not milestone actions and are not available as milestone triggers in Salesforce.

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Automatically close the Salesforce org

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Delete the parent Account record

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Downgrade the user's license

Question 17

An administrator is configuring console tab limits and warning behaviors in App Manager. Which THREE behaviors occur when an agent reaches the maximum workspace tab limit? (Choose three.)

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Agents receive a warning notification when approaching the configured tab limit.. Option B is correct because App Manager's console tab limit settings include a warning threshold that notifies agents as they approach the configured maximum number of workspace tabs. Option C is correct because pinned tabs are exempt from the automatic tab-closing behavior, ensuring agents retain tabs they have deliberately pinned. Option D is correct because when the limit is reached and a new tab is opened, the system closes the oldest unpinned workspace tab to make room. Option A is incorrect because reaching the tab limit does not terminate the user's session; it only manages tab count. Option E is incorrect because closing a tab is a UI action and does not delete subtab records from the database.

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Salesforce automatically logs the user out of the console session.

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All open subtabs are permanently deleted from the database.

Question 18

Which TWO configuration options are available when setting up Console Navigation Rules in App Manager? (Choose two.)

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Define which object opens as a subtab of a parent workspace tab.. Option A is correct because Console Navigation Rules in App Manager let you define which object opens as a subtab of a parent workspace tab, controlling the tab hierarchy when users drill into records from a console. Option E is correct because these rules also specify whether related lists open records as workspace tabs or subtabs, governing how related records are presented within the console. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because automatic tab closure timers, background refresh intervals, and color-coding rules for workspace tabs are not configuration options provided by Console Navigation Rules in App Manager.

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Configure automatic tab closure timers based on user inactivity.

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Set automated background refresh intervals for open subtabs.

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Define color-coding rules for high-priority workspace tabs.

Question 19

A company wants to streamline the case creation process for phone support agents. Which TWO features should the consultant implement to reduce Average Handle Time (AHT)? (Choose two.)

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Screen Flows embedded on the Case Lightning Page to guide agents through structured scripts. Screen Flows embedded on the Case Lightning Page (A) are correct because they present agents with a guided, step-by-step script directly in the console, reducing the time spent navigating fields and deciding next steps, which directly lowers Average Handle Time. Macros (B) are correct because they let agents execute repetitive multi-step console actions—such as updating fields, sending emails, and changing status—with a single click, eliminating manual keystrokes and cutting handling time. Option C is wrong because exporting notes to external notepad applications adds manual, out-of-system work and increases AHT rather than reducing it. Option D is wrong because manual entry of all case fields without defaults or picklist dependencies increases data-entry effort and errors, raising AHT. Option E is wrong because requiring managerial sign-off for every inbound call log introduces an approval bottleneck that delays case handling and inflates AHT.

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Exporting all interaction notes to external notepad applications

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Manual entry of all case fields without default values or picklist dependencies

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Requiring managerial sign-off for every inbound phone call log

Question 20

Which TWO benefits does Split View offer to agents in the Lightning Service Console? (Choose two.)

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Allows quick navigation between records without losing list context.. Split View in the Lightning Service Console is designed to keep a list view visible on one side of the screen while an agent opens and works on individual records on the other side. Option A is correct because this layout lets agents move quickly from record to record while the originating list remains in context, so they never lose their place in the queue. Option E is correct because the defining behavior of Split View is exactly that persistent list view that stays on screen as records are opened and worked. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because automated satisfaction surveys, duplicate case deletion, and real-time chat translation are unrelated capabilities not provided by Split View.

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Sends automated customer satisfaction surveys.

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Automatically deletes duplicate case records.

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Translates incoming customer chat messages in real time.