SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
Which THREE trigger context variables are available ONLY in insert and update triggers (not delete triggers)? (Choose THREE.)
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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Trigger.newMap
Trigger.new, Trigger.newMap, and Trigger.oldMap are available in insert/update contexts (oldMap is update only, new/newMap are insert/update). Let's check exact availability: Trigger.new and Trigger.newMap are available on insert and update (and undelete for new). Trigger.old and Trigger.oldMap are available on update and delete. Let's frame the question around variables available in Trigger insert/update events vs delete.
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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Trigger.newMap
Why this is correct
Trigger.newMap is available on insert (after) and update.
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Trigger.new
Why this is correct
Trigger.new is available on insert, update, and undelete.
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Trigger.old
Why it's wrong here
Trigger.old is available on update and delete.
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Trigger.isInsert and Trigger.isUpdate
Why this is correct
These boolean context flags indicate whether the trigger fired during insert or update events.
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Trigger.oldMap
Why it's wrong here
Trigger.oldMap is available on update and delete.
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