SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer needs to reset the governor limits within a test method to verify functionality that processes large amounts of records. Which 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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Test.startTest()
Test.startTest() and Test.stopTest() reset the governor limits for the code executed between them.
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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System.resetLimits()
Why it's wrong here
This method does not exist in the Apex API.
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Test.loadData()
Why it's wrong here
This is used to load data from static resources.
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Test.startTest()
Why this is correct
Test.startTest() resets limits, and the code following Test.stopTest() is executed with fresh limits.
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Test.stopTest()
Why it's wrong here
This concludes the test context and processes asynchronous calls, but Test.startTest() is the initiator.
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