SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
Which TWO triggers are executed during a record merge operation in Salesforce? (Choose two.)
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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Before Delete and After Delete triggers on the losing record.
Merging records deletes the loser record (firing delete triggers) and updates the winner record (firing update triggers).
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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Before Insert and After Insert triggers on the losing record.
Why it's wrong here
Losing records are deleted and updated, not inserted.
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Undelete triggers on both records.
Why it's wrong here
Merge does not involve undelete.
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Lead conversion triggers instead of merge triggers.
Why it's wrong here
Lead conversion is a separate process.
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Before Delete and After Delete triggers on the losing record.
Why this is correct
The losing record is deleted during a merge, firing delete triggers.
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Before Update and After Update triggers on the winning record.
Why this is correct
The winning record receives merged field values, firing update triggers.
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