SALESFORCE-PD1 Developer Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE actions can a developer take to optimize SOSL query performance and adhere to best practices? Choose 3 answers.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Target specific fields (e.g., EMAIL FIELDS) rather than searching ALL FIELDS.
SOSL best practices include specifying the object and fields to return, targeting specific search text instead of leading wildcards, and restricting search scopes.
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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Use leading wildcards (e.g., '*Smith') to broaden search flexibility.
Why it's wrong here
Leading wildcards degrade performance and are not recommended in SOSL.
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Target specific fields (e.g., EMAIL FIELDS) rather than searching ALL FIELDS.
Why this is correct
Scoping the search to specific field lists reduces search overhead.
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Execute SOSL inside a tight for-loop over large data sets.
Why it's wrong here
Executing SOSL inside loops is a poor practice and risks governor limit violations.
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Specify the target sObject and fields to return to minimize data transfer.
Why this is correct
Restricting the returned fields and objects improves efficiency.
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Filter search results using logical operators like AND and OR.
Why this is correct
Using search filters helps narrow down relevant results effectively.
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