SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is troubleshooting a complex set of triggers and wants to restrict the amount of debug log data captured for a specific integration user. Which THREE actions can the developer take to manage debug logs effectively? (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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Use a Debug Level configuration to define the verbosity for individual log categories.
Trace flags control log levels and duration for users, classes, or triggers. Log categories allow filtering verbosity.
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 a Debug Level configuration to define the verbosity for individual log categories.
Why this is correct
Debug levels define the granularity of logs recorded per category.
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Adjust log levels for specific categories such as Database, Workflow, and Apex Code.
Why this is correct
Granular log category levels prevent capturing unnecessary verbose system logs.
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Configure a Trace Flag specifying the targeted user and a designated start/end time.
Why this is correct
Trace flags determine log levels and duration for specific users.
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Modify the organization-wide default debug level in Company Information.
Why it's wrong here
Organization-wide debug defaults do not exist in Company Information.
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Set up Apex Logging levels directly inside custom metadata types.
Why it's wrong here
Custom metadata types are not used to configure platform debug log filters.
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