SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
How can a developer identify the most time-consuming SOQL query in a transaction?
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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By reviewing the debug log for query execution times.
By checking the 'Executed Units' or 'SOQL' section of the debug log for duration.
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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By inspecting the trigger size.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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By reviewing the debug log for query execution times.
Why this is correct
Logs capture duration.
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By checking the number of records returned.
Why it's wrong here
Count doesn't equal time.
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By counting the number of lines in the code.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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