SALESFORCE-PD1 Testing Debugging And Deployment Practice Question
Why should a developer ensure that test classes have at least 75% coverage for production 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
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It is a requirement set by the Salesforce platform.
The platform requires at least 75% code coverage for all Apex classes before they can be deployed to production.
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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It makes the code run faster.
Why it's wrong here
Coverage does not impact performance.
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It prevents bugs entirely.
Why it's wrong here
Coverage is a metric, not a guarantee of bug-free code.
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It automatically generates the test classes.
Why it's wrong here
Developers must write them.
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It is a requirement set by the Salesforce platform.
Why this is correct
Mandatory deployment requirement.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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