SNOW-CAD Practice Question: Automating application logic with business rules and scripts
A developer needs to create a script that runs before a record is inserted, to set a default value. Which business rule 'When' option is appropriate?
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Why each option matters
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Before
(Before) is correct because 'Before' business rules run before the record is saved to the database, allowing default values to be set. Option B (Async) is incorrect because Asynchronous rules run later in a separate transaction. Option C (After) is incorrect because 'After' rules run after the record is already saved, so they cannot set default values before insert. Option D (Display) is incorrect because 'Display' rules run when the form is loaded, not before insert.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Before
Why this is correct
Correct; before insert allows modifying the record before save.
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Async
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; async runs after the transaction.
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After
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; after insert, the record is already saved.
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Display
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; display runs when viewing the form.
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