SALESFORCE-PD1 User Interface Practice Question
A developer is creating a Visualforce page that overrides the standard Account View action. Which attribute must be included in the <apex:page> tag to ensure standard controller functionality?
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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standardController="Account"
The standardController attribute binds a Visualforce page to a standard Salesforce object.
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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controller="Account"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because controller is used for custom Apex controllers, not standard objects.
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object="Account"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because object is not a valid attribute on <apex:page>.
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recordId="Account"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because recordId is not a valid attribute on <apex:page>.
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standardController="Account"
Why this is correct
Correct because standardController specifies the object context.
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