SALESFORCE-PD1 Developer Fundamentals Practice Question
A developer wants to ensure that a custom Apex REST service method properly handles authentication and executes securely in the context of the calling user. How should the class be defined?
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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global class with sharing
Apex REST services must be global classes, and specifying with sharing ensures sharing rules are respected.
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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webservice class without sharing
Why it's wrong here
webservice keyword is for SOAP services, and without sharing bypasses security.
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global class with sharing
Why this is correct
Global accessibility is required for Apex REST endpoints, and with sharing enforces user context rules.
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public class with sharing
Why it's wrong here
REST services must be declared as global, not public.
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private class inherited sharing
Why it's wrong here
Private classes cannot be exposed as REST endpoints.
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