SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
Why does a test fail if it tries to perform a callout without Test.setMock()?
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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The platform disallows live callouts in test context.
Salesforce blocks all real callouts in tests to prevent side effects.
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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Governor limits are exceeded.
Why it's wrong here
Limits are not the cause.
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The platform disallows live callouts in test context.
Why this is correct
Prevents external dependencies.
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The mock server is not found.
Why it's wrong here
Not the reason.
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The callout method is not public.
Why it's wrong here
Visibility is not the issue.
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