Salesforce ARC-101 Exam - Topic 4 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's ARC-101 exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 4

Northern Trail Outfitters uses a custom Java application to display code coverage and test results for all of their enterprise applications and is planning to include Salesforce as well.

Which Salesforce API should an Integration Architect use to meet the requirement?

ASOAP API

BAnalytics REST API

CMetadata API

DTooling API

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Suggested Answer: D

https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_tooling.meta/api_tooling/tooling_api_objects_apexcodecoverage.htm

by Arlette at Mar 08, 2026, 08:47 PM

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Tenesha

3 days ago

But what about the Metadata API? It handles metadata changes well.

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Georgeanna

8 days ago

I agree, Tooling API makes sense for code coverage.

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Wynell

13 days ago

I think the Tooling API is the best choice. It’s designed for development tools.

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Kati

18 days ago

True, but Tooling API is more focused on development and testing.

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Cheryl

23 days ago

But what about the Metadata API? It handles metadata changes well.

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Celestina

29 days ago

I agree, Tooling API makes sense for code coverage.

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Meghann

1 month ago

I think the Tooling API is the best choice. It’s designed for development tools.

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Lenna

1 month ago

I thought the Analytics REST API could be an option, but maybe not.

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Katie

1 month ago

Surprised this is even a question, Tooling API is the best fit!

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Hassie

2 months ago

I’m not so sure, wouldn’t the Metadata API work too?

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Angelyn

2 months ago

Definitely agree, Tooling API is designed for development tools.

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Misty

2 months ago

I think the Tooling API is the way to go for this.

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Patrick

2 months ago

No way, Tooling API is the best fit here, no doubt!

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Dacia

2 months ago

I’m surprised they’re not using the Analytics REST API for reporting!

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Cecilia

4 months ago

Wait, isn't the Metadata API also a good option?

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Maddie

4 months ago

Definitely agree, Tooling API is designed for that!

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Galen

4 months ago

I think the Tooling API is the way to go for code coverage.

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Rutha

4 months ago

Really? I thought the Analytics REST API might be useful too!

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Breana

5 months ago

Nah, Tooling API is specifically for development tools.

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Golda

5 months ago

Wait, isn't the Metadata API also relevant here?

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Bobbie

5 months ago

Definitely agree, Tooling API is designed for that!

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Theodora

5 months ago

I think the Tooling API is the way to go for code coverage.

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Karl

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the Tooling API was mentioned for accessing code coverage, so I’m leaning towards that option.

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Raymon

5 months ago

The Analytics REST API sounds familiar, but I feel like it’s more for reporting rather than integration with testing tools.

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Lawana

6 months ago

I remember something about the Metadata API being used for deployment, but I’m not confident it’s the best fit for code coverage.

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Lai

6 months ago

I think the Tooling API might be the right choice since it’s designed for development and testing tools, but I'm not entirely sure.

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