SALESFORCE-PD1 Developer Fundamentals Practice Question
A developer is writing a test class for an Apex trigger and needs to insert test Account records. Best practices recommend bypassing hardcoded IDs. Which annotation should be placed on the test setup method to create common test data efficiently?
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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@TestSetup
The @TestSetup annotation allows developers to create test records once and make them available for all test methods in the class.
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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@IsTest(SeeAllData=true)
Why it's wrong here
SeeAllData=true exposes org data and is generally discouraged unless testing specific report or sharing conditions.
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@TestVisible
Why it's wrong here
@TestVisible allows test methods to access private or protected members of another class.
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@RemoteAction
Why it's wrong here
@RemoteAction is used for Visualforce JavaScript remoting, not for unit testing setups.
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@TestSetup
Why this is correct
@TestSetup methods are executed once per test class and roll back data between test method executions.
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