SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
When should a developer use a record-triggered flow instead of a scheduled path in a flow?
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 actions need to occur instantly upon record creation.
Record-triggered flows execute immediately upon record creation or update, whereas scheduled paths run at a specific time offset.
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 processing millions of historical records nightly.
Why it's wrong here
Batch Apex is required for millions of historical records.
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When making external web service callouts synchronously.
Why it's wrong here
Synchronous flows cannot make direct callouts without asynchronous actions.
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When actions need to execute 30 days after a contract is signed.
Why it's wrong here
30 days later requires a scheduled path.
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When actions need to occur instantly upon record creation.
Why this is correct
Immediate record-triggered flows run synchronously right when the record is saved.
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