SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
In the order of execution, when are custom validation rules evaluated relative to Before Triggers?
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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After Before Triggers
Custom validation rules are evaluated after Before Triggers complete.
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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After After Triggers
Why it's wrong here
Validation rules always run before data is saved in database transactions, long before after triggers.
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Before Before Triggers
Why it's wrong here
Validation rules run after before triggers have a chance to modify data.
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Concurrently with After Triggers
Why it's wrong here
Triggers and validation rules run in a strict serial order.
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After Before Triggers
Why this is correct
Custom validation rules execute after the execution of Before Triggers.
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