SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer is evaluating whether to use a Record-Triggered Flow or an Apex Trigger for a new automation requirement that involves complex callouts to an external system and heavy database operations. Which architectural guideline should the developer follow?
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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Use an Apex trigger combined with future methods or Queueable Apex to handle callouts asynchronously.
Record-Triggered Flows cannot execute synchronous callouts directly. Apex must be used when callouts are required in a synchronous transactional context, or Queueable Apex can handle asynchronous callouts.
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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Use an Apex trigger combined with future methods or Queueable Apex to handle callouts asynchronously.
Why this is correct
Apex is required when callouts are involved, and asynchronous features prevent blocking the main transaction.
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Use a Record-Triggered Flow with asynchronous paths for all callout requirements.
Why it's wrong here
Flow asynchronous paths use platform events or scheduled paths, but direct callouts are not supported within flow asynchronous paths without Apex actions.
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Use an Apex trigger with synchronous callouts to ensure immediate data consistency.
Why it's wrong here
Synchronous callouts from triggers are blocked and throw a runtime exception ('Callout from trigger not allowed').
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Use a Record-Triggered Flow because it handles synchronous HTTP callouts natively.
Why it's wrong here
Record-Triggered Flows cannot make synchronous callouts to external systems.
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