Sales-Con-201 Practice Question: Practical Application OF Sales Cloud Expertise
A company wants to ensure that all 'Contacts' have an email address before they are saved. What feature should be used?
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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Validation Rule.
Validation Rules are the correct tool to enforce data quality at the record level.
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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Validation Rule.
Why this is correct
Validation rules are designed to verify field values and prevent saving if criteria are not met.
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Assignment Rule.
Why it's wrong here
Assignment rules control ownership.
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Sharing Rule.
Why it's wrong here
Sharing rules control visibility.
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Workflow Rule.
Why it's wrong here
Workflows can update fields, but they don't block saves for missing data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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