SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
A developer is writing an Apex test class and needs to reset governor limits before executing a block of asynchronous code testing. Which method should the developer use?
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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Test.startTest()
Test.startTest() and Test.stopTest() bracket the test section, resetting governor limits for the execution block within them and forcing any asynchronous calls to run synchronously.
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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Test.resetLimits()
Why it's wrong here
This method does not exist in the Test class.
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Test.runAs()
Why it's wrong here
Test.runAs() is used to test code under a specific user context, not to reset limits.
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Test.startTest()
Why this is correct
Test.startTest() marks the point when test execution begins and resets governor limits.
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Limits.reset()
Why it's wrong here
Governor limits cannot be manually reset using the Limits class.
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