SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
You are using the Salesforce CLI to deploy code. Which command is used to deploy source code from a local project to an org?
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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sf project deploy start
The 'sf project deploy start' command is the current standard for deploying source to an org.
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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sf project deploy start
Why this is correct
This command deploys the source code to the target org.
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sf org create
Why it's wrong here
This creates a scratch org, not a deployment.
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sf project retrieve start
Why it's wrong here
This pulls code from the org to the local machine.
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sf org login
Why it's wrong here
This is used for authentication, not deployment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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