SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is deploying a profile and custom fields using an Unmanaged Change Set. Upon deployment, some custom field permissions fail to apply correctly in production. What is the most likely cause of this behavior?
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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Field-level security settings on profiles are sometimes omitted or overridden if the target profile already exists and has conflicting security configurations.
Profiles and permission sets in change sets require careful component selection, and field-level security is often best handled via permission sets or post-deployment steps.
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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Unmanaged change sets require manual XML editing prior to upload.
Why it's wrong here
Change sets are configured via point-and-click UI menus, not manual XML editing.
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Change sets do not support the deployment of custom fields under any circumstances.
Why it's wrong here
Change sets fully support custom fields.
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Field-level security settings on profiles are sometimes omitted or overridden if the target profile already exists and has conflicting security configurations.
Why this is correct
Existing profiles in target orgs can cause permission merge conflicts during change set deployments.
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Profiles cannot be included in outbound change sets.
Why it's wrong here
Profiles can be added to change sets.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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