SNOW-CAD Core Application Development Practice Question
This SNOW-CAD practice question tests your understanding of core application development. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
(function executeRule(current, previous /*null when async*/) {
if (current.state == 'closed') {
current.setAbortAction(true);
}
})(current, previous);
A developer implements the above Business Rule on the 'incident' table. What is the effect of this script?
Refer to the exhibit.
(function executeRule(current, previous /*null when async*/) {
if (current.state == 'closed') {
current.setAbortAction(true);
}
})(current, previous);
A
Deletes the record if the state is closed
Why wrong: setAbortAction does not delete records; it only prevents the current operation.
B
Prevents the state from ever being set to closed
Why wrong: The script runs on an existing record; it only aborts if the current state is already closed, not preventing future updates to closed.
C
Aborts the update if the record is already in closed state
The condition checks if state equals 'closed', and if so, setAbortAction(true) prevents the database operation.
D
Sets the state to closed for all records
Why wrong: The script does not perform any update; it only checks and potentially aborts.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Aborts the update if the record is already in closed state
The Business Rule uses 'current.operation() == 'update'' and checks if the state is 'closed' before the update. If the record is already closed, it calls 'gs.addErrorMessage()' and returns false, which aborts the update. This prevents any changes to a closed record, not just preventing the state from being set to closed.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Deletes the record if the state is closed
Why it's wrong here
setAbortAction does not delete records; it only prevents the current operation.
✗
Prevents the state from ever being set to closed
Why it's wrong here
The script runs on an existing record; it only aborts if the current state is already closed, not preventing future updates to closed.
✓
Aborts the update if the record is already in closed state
Why this is correct
The condition checks if state equals 'closed', and if so, setAbortAction(true) prevents the database operation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Sets the state to closed for all records
Why it's wrong here
The script does not perform any update; it only checks and potentially aborts.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may misinterpret the condition as preventing the state from being set to closed, when in fact it only blocks updates to records that are already closed, not the transition to closed itself.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The script uses 'current.operation()' to detect the update operation and 'current.state.changes()' to check if the state field is being modified. The 'return false' statement in a Business Rule cancels the database operation, effectively rolling back any changes. This is commonly used to enforce data integrity, such as preventing edits to resolved or closed incidents in a change management workflow.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the SNOW-CAD exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Core Application Development — This question tests Core Application Development — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Aborts the update if the record is already in closed state — The Business Rule uses 'current.operation() == 'update'' and checks if the state is 'closed' before the update. If the record is already closed, it calls 'gs.addErrorMessage()' and returns false, which aborts the update. This prevents any changes to a closed record, not just preventing the state from being set to closed.
What should I do if I get this SNOW-CAD question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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