SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
Which trigger context variable should be used to check if a trigger is running in a before-insert context?
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.isBefore && Trigger.isInsert
Trigger.isBefore and Trigger.isInsert are standard context variables.
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.isBeforeInsert
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Salesforce constant.
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Trigger.isBefore && Trigger.isInsert
Why this is correct
These variables correctly identify the context.
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Trigger.context == 'beforeInsert'
Why it's wrong here
Trigger context is accessed via boolean variables.
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Trigger.beforeInsert
Why it's wrong here
This variable does not exist.
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