SALESFORCE-PD1 User Interface Practice Question
A developer wants to style a Lightning Web Component using the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS). What is the recommended way to include SLDS styling?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use standard SLDS utility classes directly in the component's HTML template.
LWC natively incorporates SLDS styling when using standard base components, but custom styling should use standard SLDS CSS utility classes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Use standard SLDS utility classes directly in the component's HTML template.
Why this is correct
SLDS classes are available by default in Salesforce environments.
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Import the full SLDS stylesheet explicitly as a static resource.
Why it's wrong here
LWC standard components already include scoped SLDS.
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Apply standard Bootstrap classes to match Salesforce themes.
Why it's wrong here
Bootstrap is not the native Salesforce design system.
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Use inline styles exclusively for all components.
Why it's wrong here
Inline styles violate security best practices and CSP.
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