SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer is analyzing the Salesforce order of execution for a record update. Which TWO events occur AFTER custom validation rules are evaluated? (Choose TWO.)
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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Execution of Assignment Rules and Escalation Rules.
After triggers and assignment rules occur after custom validation rules in the save order of execution.
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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Execution of Before Triggers.
Why it's wrong here
Before triggers run prior to validation rules.
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Execution of custom validation rules
Why it's wrong here
Validation rules occur before after-triggers and commit.
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Execution of Assignment Rules and Escalation Rules.
Why this is correct
Assignment and escalation rules run after validation and before after-triggers.
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Execution of initial system validation (such as required field checks).
Why it's wrong here
Initial system validations run at the very beginning of the save order.
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Execution of Record-Triggered After Flows and Apex After Triggers.
Why this is correct
After triggers run after validation rules and database ID assignment.
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