Sales-Con-201 Practice Question: Practical Application OF Sales Cloud Expertise
A customer requires that the 'Discount' field on the Quote line item be restricted so that it cannot exceed 20%. Which feature should be used to enforce this constraint?
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 on the Quote Line Item object can reference fields on the record to prevent saving if the discount exceeds the threshold.
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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Workflow Rule
Why it's wrong here
Workflow rules cannot block data entry.
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Approval Process
Why it's wrong here
Approval processes trigger workflows but do not prevent the entry of the value in the field.
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Roll-up Summary Field
Why it's wrong here
Roll-ups calculate totals but do not enforce constraints on field inputs.
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Validation Rule
Why this is correct
Validation rules provide error messages and prevent saving based on conditional logic.
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