SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A batch Apex class processes 50,000 records. During the execute method, a custom governor limit is approached. Which method can the developer call to check the remaining CPU time dynamically?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Limits.getCpuTime()
Limits.getLimitCpuTime() and Limits.getCpuTime() allow developers to monitor resource usage dynamically.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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System.getCPU()
Why it's wrong here
System.getCPU is not a valid method.
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AsyncApexJob.getCpuTime()
Why it's wrong here
AsyncApexJob holds metadata about job status, not real-time governor limit metrics.
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BatchContext.getCpuTime()
Why it's wrong here
BatchContext does not have this method.
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Limits.getCpuTime()
Why this is correct
Limits.getCpuTime() returns the CPU time consumed so far in the current transaction.
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