Salesforce ARC-801 Exam - Topic 7 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's ARC-801 exam

Question #: 30
Topic #: 7

Universal Export has implemented multiple Salesforce products and has made it clear thatit wants to maximize its investment and avoid buying any new products. For the company's next release, its business requirements seem to be a close fit for a product that Salesforce has. out it wants to develop a custom extension that replicates the functionality of that Salesforce module.

Which two actions should a Solution Architect take?

Choose 2 answers

ABegin requirements gathering for integrations and data migration

BAdvise the customer to use the out-of-the-box approach to avoid unnecessary technical debt.

CConsult with the IT department to review the extension requirements.

DEvaluate the business benefit of the requested functionality to see if it justifies investment in the Salesforce product.

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Suggested Answer: A

For Universal Containers (UC), maintaining the system of record (SOR) for all orders in the ERP Order Object is the most strategic approach, especially given the ERP's role in fulfillment and invoicing. This ensures that the ERP remains the authoritative source for order data, providing a single point of truth for financial transactions and order management. Integrating Salesforce clouds with the ERP allows for seamless data flow and operational efficiency, supporting UC's digital transformation goals while leveraging the ERP's robust capabilities for order processing and financial management.

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Bulah

5 months ago

Not sure if they should avoid new products completely, that could limit growth.

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German

5 months ago

Option A seems like a waste of time if they can use what's already there.

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Marya

5 months ago

Wait, why would they replicate something Salesforce already offers?

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France

5 months ago

I think option D is crucial too, gotta weigh the benefits.

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Shay

6 months ago

Definitely go with option B, no need for extra technical debt!

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Mitzie

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether we should focus on integrations first or just stick with the existing products. Gathering requirements seems important, but I’m leaning towards option B as well.

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Malika

6 months ago

This situation reminds me of a practice question where we had to evaluate the business benefits of a new feature. I think option D could be relevant too.

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Tamar

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like consulting with the IT department could help clarify the extension requirements. Maybe option C is a good choice?

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Annette

6 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of using out-of-the-box solutions to minimize technical debt. I think option B makes a lot of sense here.

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Johnna

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'd want to make sure I understand the customer's goals and priorities before making any recommendations. I'd start by gathering requirements and consulting with the IT department, and then use that information to evaluate the business benefit and determine the best approach.

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Dortha

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to evaluate the business benefit of the requested functionality to see if it justifies the investment in the Salesforce product. If it does, then I can move forward with the requirements gathering and IT consultation. If not, I should advise the customer to use the out-of-the-box approach.

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Katie

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Should I be advising the customer to use the out-of-the-box approach to avoid technical debt, or should I be evaluating the business benefit of the requested functionality? I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Audria

7 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I'd start by gathering requirements for the integration and data migration, and then consult with the IT department to review the extension requirements.

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Stefania

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D. Routing based on the client's application version header seems like the most direct way to differentiate the traffic and maintain support for the older clients.

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Jolanda

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I should try the different options and see which one works best.

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Jackie

7 months ago

I'm feeling a bit uncertain about this one. There are a few different options presented, and I want to make sure I select the right combination of actions to get full credit. I'll need to read through the question and options a few times to make sure I understand the correct solution.

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Denae

12 months ago

Haha, option C is a classic case of 'passing the buck' to the IT department. I bet the Solution Architect is secretly hoping the IT folks will nix the cusDenae extension idea so they don't have to do the hard work. 'Hey, it's not my decision, talk to the IT team!'

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Margarett

11 months ago

Haha, option C is a classic case of 'passing the buck' to the IT department. I bet the Solution Architect is secretly hoping the IT folks will nix the custom extension idea so they don't have to do the hard work. 'Hey, it's not my decision, talk to the IT team!'

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Santos

11 months ago

C) Consult with the IT department to review the extension requirements.

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Laurena

11 months ago

A) Begin requirements gathering for integrations and data migration

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Elvera

12 months ago

Option D makes the most sense to me. The Solution Architect should evaluate the business benefit first before recommending anything. If the custom extension is truly worth the investment, then it could be a viable option. But they need to crunch the numbers to see if it's justified.

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Nicholle

1 year ago

I agree with Mitzie. Option B is the most prudent choice. Maximizing their investment in Salesforce means using the out-of-the-box features, not building custom extensions. Who knows, they might even discover some additional functionality they didn't know about!

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Eveline

12 months ago

User 2: Yeah, that way we can maximize our investment in Salesforce.

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Barbra

12 months ago

User 1: I think we should go with option B and use the out-of-the-box approach.

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Mitzie

1 year ago

I think option B is the way to go. Why reinvent the wheel when Salesforce already has a product that fits their needs? Developing a custom extension seems like overkill and will just create more technical debt down the line.

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Alex

1 year ago

But shouldn't we also evaluate the business benefit of the requested functionality?

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Rebbecca

1 year ago

I agree with that. It's important to understand the needs before making any decisions.

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Rebecka

1 year ago

I think we should start gathering requirements for integrations and data migration.

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