SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
When should a developer choose to implement Schedulable Apex? (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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To execute long-running batch processing or maintenance tasks periodically.
Schedulable Apex is used to run Apex classes at scheduled times or intervals, such as nightly batch jobs or periodic maintenance tasks.
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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To execute long-running batch processing or maintenance tasks periodically.
Why this is correct
Correct. Schedulable Apex is commonly used to invoke batch jobs periodically.
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To respond instantly to record inserts or updates.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Record-triggered automation handles inserts and updates instantly.
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To handle immediate real-time user interface validation.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. UI validation is handled by validation rules or triggers, not scheduled jobs.
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To perform synchronous HTTP callouts directly from a Lightning Component button.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Lightning components use @AuraEnabled methods for direct user interaction.
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To run an Apex job at specified time intervals using CRON expressions.
Why this is correct
Correct. Schedulable Apex uses CRON expressions to schedule execution.
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