SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
Which TWO tools or features should a developer consider when choosing between Flow Builder and Apex for business logic automation? (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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Apex is better suited for complex algorithmic logic, advanced error handling, and reusable utility classes.
Flow Builder is declarative and reduces maintenance, while Apex handles complex algorithms, batching, and high-volume 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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Apex is better suited for complex algorithmic logic, advanced error handling, and reusable utility classes.
Why this is correct
Apex provides full object-oriented programming capabilities for complex logic and custom libraries.
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Flow Builder allows rapid, declarative updates that are maintainable by administrators without writing code.
Why this is correct
Flow Builder is a declarative tool that empowers admins and developers to build logic without code maintenance.
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Flows cannot trigger subflows or call invocable actions.
Why it's wrong here
Flows support subflows and invocable actions.
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Apex triggers execute significantly slower than record-triggered flows in all scenarios.
Why it's wrong here
Compiled Apex triggers are generally faster and more efficient for high-volume data operations.
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Flow Builder is required when processing millions of records nightly in asynchronous batches.
Why it's wrong here
Batch Apex is required for massive datasets.
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