SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is writing a test class that requires several custom objects to be populated with data. What is the most efficient way to handle this across multiple test methods?
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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Use the @TestSetup annotation
The @TestSetup annotation allows creating data once for all test methods within a class, reducing execution time.
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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Use the @TestSetup annotation
Why this is correct
This annotation ensures data is inserted once for all test methods in the class.
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Create a static method and call it at the start of every test method
Why it's wrong here
While possible, @TestSetup is more efficient and built-in.
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Insert the data inside the constructor of the test class
Why it's wrong here
Constructors are not valid places for test data initialization.
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Use the Test.loadData() method for all objects
Why it's wrong here
Test.loadData() requires static resources, which is less flexible than @TestSetup.
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