SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is deploying metadata from a sandbox to a production org using Salesforce CLI. Which command should the developer use to validate the deployment without actually saving components to the target organization?
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 --dry-run
The sf project deploy start command includes a dry-run or check-only validation flag. In modern Salesforce CLI (sf), it is --dry-run.
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 retrieve start --validate
Why it's wrong here
Retrieve commands fetch code from an org and do not validate outbound deployments.
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sf project deploy validate
Why it's wrong here
The deploy validate command is deprecated or non-standard; validation is done via flags on the deploy start command.
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sf org check deploy
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Salesforce CLI command.
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sf project deploy start --dry-run
Why this is correct
The --dry-run flag validates the deployment against the target org without making permanent changes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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