SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
Which TWO tools or APIs can a developer use to deploy metadata between Salesforce organizations? (Choose two.)
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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Outbound and Inbound Change Sets
Change Sets and the Metadata API (via CLI or IDEs) are primary tools for metadata deployment.
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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Data Loader
Why it's wrong here
Data Loader is used for importing and exporting record data, not metadata deployments.
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Outbound and Inbound Change Sets
Why this is correct
Change sets are native point-and-click tools for moving metadata between connected orgs.
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Salesforce CLI (sf project deploy start)
Why this is correct
Salesforce CLI uses the Metadata API underneath to deploy source code and metadata.
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Apex Anonymous Windows
Why it's wrong here
Anonymous Windows execute arbitrary blocks of executable code, not full metadata deployments.
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Process Builder
Why it's wrong here
Process Builder is an automation tool, not a deployment mechanism.
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