SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
When deploying via Metadata API, what happens if a test class fails during the deployment?
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
✓
The deployment fails and rolls back all changes.
The entire deployment fails by default unless specified otherwise.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Only the failing test class is ignored.
Why it's wrong here
A failure blocks the whole deployment package.
- ✗
The deployment succeeds but flags a warning.
Why it's wrong here
Tests are mandatory for production deployments.
- ✓
The deployment fails and rolls back all changes.
Why this is correct
Transactional deployment ensures no partial changes if tests fail.
- ✗
The deployment continues but prevents Apex compilation.
Why it's wrong here
Metadata API enforces test success for deployment.
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