SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
What must be true for a developer to deploy Apex code to a production environment?
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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All tests must pass and coverage must be at least 75%
The code must have at least 75% coverage and all tests must pass.
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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The code must have 100% test coverage
Why it's wrong here
The requirement is 75%, not 100%.
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Tests do not need to be run if the code was tested in sandbox
Why it's wrong here
Tests must be run during deployment.
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Only the new classes require coverage
Why it's wrong here
Coverage is calculated against all Apex in the org.
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All tests must pass and coverage must be at least 75%
Why this is correct
This is the mandatory requirement for production deployments.
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