SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer is designing an asynchronous architecture using Batch Apex. Which THREE considerations must be kept in mind regarding Batch Apex behavior? (Choose THREE.)
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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Up to 5 batch jobs can be in execution concurrently for a single organization.
Batch apex jobs are queued in the Flex queue, can execute up to 5 concurrent jobs, and can maintain state using Stateful.
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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The maximum batch size query locator limit is 200 records maximum.
Why it's wrong here
The maximum batch size is 2,000 records, not 200.
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Up to 5 batch jobs can be in execution concurrently for a single organization.
Why this is correct
The concurrent batch execution limit is 5.
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Batch Apex automatically executes synchronously if triggered from a Visualforce controller.
Why it's wrong here
Batch Apex is always asynchronous regardless of where it is invoked.
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Batch jobs placed in the queue when the active limit is reached enter the Flex Queue in Holding status.
Why this is correct
The Flex Queue holds up to 100 batch jobs until active execution slots open.
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Implementing Database.Stateful ensures member variables retain their values across all transaction chunks.
Why this is correct
Database.Stateful preserves state between execute method chunks.
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