SNOW-CAD Working with Data Practice Question
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if (!gr.isNewRecord()) {
gr.setAbortAction(true);
gs.addErrorMessage('Update not allowed');
}Refer to the exhibit. This script is placed in a business rule on the 'incident' table with the 'When to run' set to 'before' and 'Update' action. The incident table has an ACL that also prevents updates. The business rule runs and shows the error message but the record is still updated. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The business rule condition is not met for this specific record.
The business rule condition is not met for this specific record. In a 'before' business rule, the script runs before the database operation. The setAbortAction(true) method should prevent the update. However, if the condition defined in the business rule (or a condition within the script) is not satisfied, the setAbortAction may not be called, allowing the update to proceed. The error message shown may come from a different part of the script (e.g., gs.addErrorMessage) that runs regardless, but the abort action is conditional. Option B is incorrect because setAbortAction works on existing records, not new ones; the exhibit likely shows an update. Option C is incorrect because ACLs do not override setAbortAction; setAbortAction is a server-side abort that prevents the database operation. Option D is incorrect because 'after' business rules cannot abort the operation; 'before' is correct for aborting.
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- ✓
The business rule condition is not met for this specific record.
Why this is correct
If the condition (e.g., advanced condition) is false, the script does not execute.
- ✗
The setAbortAction method is being called on a new record.
Why it's wrong here
The check gr.isNewRecord() returns false for existing records, so it should abort.
- ✗
The ACL is overriding the business rule's setAbortAction.
Why it's wrong here
ACL and business rules are separate; setAbortAction aborts regardless of ACL.
- ✗
The business rule should be set to 'after' instead of 'before'.
Why it's wrong here
After business rules cannot abort the operation.
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