SALESFORCE-PD1 Developer Fundamentals Practice Question
Which TWO types of triggers can be defined in Apex? Choose 2 options.
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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after trigger
Apex supports before triggers and after triggers executed around DML operations.
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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after trigger
Why this is correct
After triggers execute after records are saved to the database.
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instead of trigger
Why it's wrong here
Instead of triggers exist in database views on other platforms, not Apex sObjects.
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commit trigger
Why it's wrong here
Commit triggers are not supported in Apex.
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before trigger
Why this is correct
Before triggers execute before records are saved to the database.
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validation trigger
Why it's wrong here
Validation rules handle record validation, not triggers.
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