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Salesforce Certified B2B Solution Architect (Arch-301) Exam - Topic 7 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's Salesforce Certified B2B Solution Architect (Arch-301) exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 7
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Universal Containers (UC) has gone through the design phase of its large initiative involving multiple Salesforce clouds and is about to go into the build phase. The CIO would prefer to create an internal Center of Excellence (CoE) to implement the solution versus make a third-party organisation responsible for the entire build given that they have the talent internally to support the initiative.

Which two recommendations should a Solution Architect make toward creating a CoC?

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Suggested Answer: A, C

A Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) is a centralized division within your company that oversees and manages all aspects of the Salesforce instance, including projects, maintenance, and support12.A COE acts as a central governing body for the entire organization and funnels all decision making and product ownership through a single group2.By creating a COE, you can ensure that all development decisions will be made by internal resourceswho have direct relationships with stakeholders throughout the company12.

Another benefit of creating a COE is that knowledge of the solution will stay within the organization3.A COE provides leadership, best practices, research, support and training for Salesforce3.By having an internal team that is responsible for implementing and maintaining the solution, you can avoid relying on external vendors or consultants who may not have your best interests at heart or who may leave after the project is done4.


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Janella
3 months ago
All decisions by internal resources sounds risky.
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Major
3 months ago
Documentation is super important, can't overlook that!
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Dana
3 months ago
Cost-effective? That's a bold claim!
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Rosendo
4 months ago
I disagree, external expertise can be valuable too.
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Lili
4 months ago
Definitely need to keep knowledge in-house!
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Layla
4 months ago
Creating a CoE sounds cost-effective, but I wonder if option D is too simplistic. There might be hidden costs we haven't considered.
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Stephane
4 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we talked about documentation being crucial, so I would lean away from option B.
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Ashton
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like saying that all decisions will be made internally might not be realistic. It could lead to bottlenecks.
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Viva
5 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of internal knowledge retention in our last study group, so I think option C makes sense.
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Louvenia
5 months ago
This looks like a good opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of building a successful Center of Excellence. I'll provide thoughtful recommendations that align with the organization's needs.
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Augustine
5 months ago
I'm not entirely confident about this one. I'll need to review the information closely and try to identify the most appropriate recommendations.
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Arlen
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to recommend options that will help the organization leverage their internal talent and resources effectively.
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Josefa
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the details and think about the pros and cons of the different recommendations.
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Carri
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key points about creating a Center of Excellence and make sure to recommend the best options.
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Ronnie
5 months ago
This seems like a classic security-related question. I'll focus on the MFA and anonymous IP address requirements, and I think option A is the way to go. Gotta love these Microsoft 365 security questions!
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Judy
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about allowed applications, and I think that might be relevant here too!
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Dominga
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. I think the Expense Report Export, the Create Accounting program, and the Payables Open Interface Import are the three processes we need to run. I'm pretty confident about that.
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Galen
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key here is that the investigator needs to preserve the original evidence without tampering with it. That rules out a few of the options. I think I've got this.
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Mitsue
2 years ago
A and C all the way! Gotta keep that sweet, sweet Salesforce knowledge in-house. Don't want any outsiders stealing our thunder, am I right? *wink wink*
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Catalina
2 years ago
B? What is this, a joke? Documentation is the foundation of any successful project. Looks like someone has been skipping their Salesforce admin classes.
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Mirta
2 years ago
C) Knowledge of the solution will stay within the organization.
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Benedict
2 years ago
A) All development decisions will be made by internal resources.
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Brett
2 years ago
I agree, A and C are the best options. Why would we want to waste money on a third-party when we can do it ourselves? Plus, it's a great way to keep our trade secrets under wraps.
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Raymon
2 years ago
Agreed, it's a smart financial decision to utilize our internal talent.
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Slyvia
2 years ago
D) It will be much more cost effective to create a CoE.
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Tien
2 years ago
Exactly! It's important to keep control and knowledge in-house.
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Caitlin
2 years ago
C) Knowledge of the solution will stay within the organization.
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Marti
2 years ago
A) All development decisions will be made by internal resources.
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Elvera
2 years ago
D is a no-brainer! It's always more cost-effective to create your own CoE, especially when you have the talent ready to go.
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Lorrine
2 years ago
C) Knowledge of the solution will stay within the organization.
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Wayne
2 years ago
A) All development decisions will be made by internal resources.
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
D) It will be much more cost effective to create a CoE.
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Lynna
2 years ago
A) All development decisions will be made by internal resources.
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Shawn
2 years ago
Additionally, having internal resources work on the solution means documentation will not be neglected, ensuring sustainability.
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Katie
2 years ago
Not necessarily. Creating a CoE will ensure all development decisions are made by internal resources, leading to better control.
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Mari
2 years ago
But won't it be more cost effective to hire a third-party organization for the build phase?
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Virgina
2 years ago
A and C are definitely the way to go. Keeping the knowledge in-house is crucial for long-term sustainability.
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Elvera
2 years ago
C) Knowledge of the solution will stay within the organization.
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Danilo
2 years ago
A) All development decisions will be made by internal resources.
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Shawn
2 years ago
I agree, it will help keep knowledge of the solution within the organization.
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Katie
2 years ago
I think creating an internal Center of Excellence is a good idea.
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