SALESFORCE-PD1 User Interface Practice Question
A developer is writing a Visualforce page that uses a custom controller. The page needs to execute an action method as soon as the page loads, without requiring user interaction. Which attribute on <apex:page> should be used?
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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action="{!init}"
The action attribute on <apex:page> executes a controller method when the page is requested.
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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initMethod="{!init}"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because initMethod is not a valid attribute.
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action="{!init}"
Why this is correct
Correct because the action attribute invokes a controller method on page load.
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onLoad="{!init}"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because onLoad is not a valid attribute on <apex:page>.
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loadAction="{!init}"
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because loadAction is not a valid attribute.
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