SNOW-CAD Practice Question: Automating application logic with business rules and scripts
A company needs to prevent updates to a field after a record has been in state 'Closed' for more than 30 days. What is the best approach?
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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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Use a Business Rule on update with condition state=Closed and days since closed > 30, and abort action when field is being updated.
It uses a Business Rule on update with condition state=Closed and days since closed > 30, and abort action when the field is being updated. This server-side rule directly prevents any updates to the field after the condition is met. Option A (Business Rule on query) runs on query, not on update, so it does not prevent updates. Option B (UI Policy) is client-side only and can be bypassed by direct web service or scripted updates. Option C (Business Rule when state changes to Closed, set field read-only) only makes the field read-only at the time of closure, but after 30 days it may not be enforced; also read-only is client-side and not a true prevention.
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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Use a Business Rule on query to check state and field value.
Why it's wrong here
Query rule does not prevent updates.
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Use a UI Policy to set field read-only.
Why it's wrong here
UI Policy is client-side, not server-side enforcement.
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Use a Business Rule with condition when state changes to Closed, set the field to read-only.
Why it's wrong here
Does not prevent updates after 30 days.
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Use a Business Rule on update with condition state=Closed and days since closed > 30, and abort action when field is being updated.
Why this is correct
Correctly aborts update if condition met.
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