SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
A developer needs to update a related record. If using Apex, what is the best practice to avoid hitting governor limits?
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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Collect records in a list and perform a single DML statement
Bulkify the code to perform operations on collections rather than individual 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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Use a future method for each update
Why it's wrong here
This will hit asynchronous limits.
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Use a for loop to update records one by one
Why it's wrong here
This will hit DML limits.
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Collect records in a list and perform a single DML statement
Why this is correct
Bulkification is essential for efficient Apex.
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Perform DML inside the loop
Why it's wrong here
This causes excessive DML statements.
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