SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
When should a developer choose a Record-Triggered Flow over an Apex trigger for automating record updates before save?
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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When updating fields on the same record being saved for better performance and maintainability.
Before-save record-triggered flows execute faster than Apex before-triggers and are fully declarative, making them the preferred choice for same-record field updates.
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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When the automation requires complex external web service callouts.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Flows cannot perform synchronous callouts directly; Apex triggers with asynchronous handling are needed.
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When handling recursive trigger execution across multiple custom objects.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Recursion management is complex and usually requires custom code in Apex.
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When performing complex DML operations on up to five related child objects.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Multi-object updates are typically better handled in after-save flows or Apex triggers.
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When updating fields on the same record being saved for better performance and maintainability.
Why this is correct
Correct. Before-save flows run significantly faster than Apex triggers and provide declarative maintainability.
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