SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer needs to write a Batch Apex class that processes records and ensures atomicity per batch chunk. Which TWO statements are true regarding Database.Batchable execution and error handling? (Choose TWO.)
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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Using Database.DMLOptions or Database.insert(list, false) enables partial processing of records within a chunk without failing the entire batch.
Using Database.insert(records, false) allows partial success within a batch chunk, and state can be maintained across chunks if Database.Stateful is used.
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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Batch Apex chunks automatically roll back entirely if a single record fails, regardless of DML settings.
Why it's wrong here
By default, unhandled exceptions roll back the chunk, but DML methods with allOrNothing=false allow partial success.
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Using Database.DMLOptions or Database.insert(list, false) enables partial processing of records within a chunk without failing the entire batch.
Why this is correct
Using partial DML allows successful records in the chunk to commit while failing ones are logged.
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Implementing the Database.Stateful interface allows instance variables to retain their values between batch chunks.
Why this is correct
Database.Stateful preserves state across the transaction chunks of a batch job.
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Batch Apex jobs cannot be monitored programmatically via Apex code.
Why it's wrong here
Batch jobs can be queried via SOQL on the AsyncApexJob object.
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The finish method executes before all execute chunks have completed.
Why it's wrong here
The finish method runs strictly after all batch execute chunks have finished processing.
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