SALESFORCE-PD1 User Interface Practice Question
A developer is writing an Aura component and needs to dynamically create a component at runtime. Which JavaScript method 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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$A.createComponent()
$A.createComponent() is used to instantiate components dynamically in Aura client-side controllers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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document.createElement()
Why it's wrong here
Should not be used directly for Aura components.
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$A.createComponent()
Why this is correct
Dynamically creates an Aura component.
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Aura.create()
Why it's wrong here
Invalid namespace syntax.
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component.new()
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid method.
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