SALESFORCE-PD1 Developer Fundamentals Practice Question
Which primitive data type in Apex can represent a specific point in time, including both date and time values?
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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Datetime
The Datetime data type represents both a date and a time in Apex.
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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Date
Why it's wrong here
The Date type stores only a calendar date without a time component.
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Time
Why it's wrong here
The Time type stores only a time value without a calendar date.
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Datetime
Why this is correct
Datetime represents a combined date and time value.
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Timestamp
Why it's wrong here
Timestamp is not a native primitive data type in Apex.
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