SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
Which trigger context variable is available exclusively in before insert, before update, and before delete triggers to modify field 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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Trigger.new
Trigger.new contains sObjects that can be modified in-flight during before insert and before update triggers.
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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Trigger.new
Why this is correct
Modifications to sObjects in Trigger.new within before triggers are automatically saved to the database without needing an explicit DML statement.
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Trigger.old
Why it's wrong here
Trigger.old is read-only.
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Trigger.oldMap
Why it's wrong here
Trigger.oldMap is read-only.
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Trigger.newMap
Why it's wrong here
Trigger.newMap is read-only.
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