SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
When using the Salesforce CLI to deploy, what is the 'check-only' flag used for?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To validate the metadata without saving it to the org.
It validates the deployment without committing changes to the target org.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To validate the metadata without saving it to the org.
Why this is correct
Provides a dry run.
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To force the deployment despite test failures.
Why it's wrong here
No such flag exists.
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To skip the compilation check.
Why it's wrong here
Compilation is always checked.
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To run only the tests.
Why it's wrong here
Not its primary purpose.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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