SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true about Apex test data setup?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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@TestSetup methods run once per test class
Data setup should use @TestSetup where possible, avoid using actual production data, and be isolated from the database.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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@TestSetup methods run once per test class
Why this is correct
This is the correct behavior for @TestSetup.
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Test data is automatically committed to the database
Why it's wrong here
Test data is rolled back automatically.
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Tests can use existing data from the org if 'SeeAllData=true' is set
Why this is correct
This annotation allows tests to see existing data.
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Test data must be inserted into the database to be queryable
Why this is correct
Apex tests run against the database, so data must be inserted.
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Test classes can only use data created within the same method
Why it's wrong here
@TestSetup allows sharing data across methods.
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