SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer is writing a Batch Apex class to update 50,000 records. Which method must be implemented to define the scope of records to be processed?
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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start
The start method in the Database.Batchable interface returns a QueryLocator or Iterable to define the records.
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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initialize
Why it's wrong here
Initialize is not a part of the Database.Batchable interface.
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execute
Why it's wrong here
The execute method processes the chunks of data.
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finish
Why it's wrong here
The finish method is for post-processing steps.
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start
Why this is correct
The start method provides the record set to the batch job.
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