SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer has written a test method that requires a large volume of test data to be set up. To avoid writing duplicate data setup code across multiple test methods in the same class, which annotation should the developer use?
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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@TestSetup
The @TestVisible annotation is incorrect for data setup. The @TestSetup annotation executes once per test class and creates data for all test methods in that class.
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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@isTest(SeeAllData=true)
Why it's wrong here
SeeAllData exposes production data rather than setting up dedicated test data.
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@TestVisible
Why it's wrong here
TestVisible grants visibility to private variables or methods within a class for testing purposes.
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@TestSetup
Why this is correct
TestSetup is used to create test records once and roll back changes between test methods automatically.
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@Future
Why it's wrong here
Future runs methods asynchronously and cannot be used for test data setup to share state in tests.
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