SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is using Salesforce CLI to create a temporary environment for feature development and testing that includes all source code and shape settings. Which CLI command should the developer use to create this temporary environment?
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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sf org create scratch
sf org create scratch creates a scratch org based on a definition file.
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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sf org login web
Why it's wrong here
sf org login web authenticates an existing org via browser.
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sf org create sandbox
Why it's wrong here
sf org create sandbox creates a persistent sandbox, not a scratch org.
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sf project retrieve start
Why it's wrong here
sf project retrieve start pulls metadata from an existing connected org.
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sf org create scratch
Why this is correct
sf org create scratch creates a source-tracked scratch org using a project-scratch-def.json file.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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