Salesforce CRT-403 Exam - Topic 8 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's CRT-403 exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 8

The app builder needs to change the data types of new custom fields. The app builder is not able to delete and recreate any of the fields, nor modify any apex code. Which data type change will require the app builder to perform the additional steps in order to retain existing functionalities?

AChanging the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

BChanging the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

CChanging the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text.

DChanging the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text

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Suggested Answer: C

by Elke at Jul 26, 2023, 06:51 AM

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Lashonda

4 months ago

B seems odd too, encrypted fields have their own rules, right?

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Tamala

4 months ago

Totally agree with A, it makes sense to me.

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Hubert

5 months ago

Wait, can you really change a field from number to text in Apex? That sounds risky!

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Katie

5 months ago

I think C could also be tricky, but A seems more likely.

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Christene

5 months ago

A is definitely the right choice. Apex classes are sensitive to data types!

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Richelle

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards the lead conversion option. Changing from number to text sounds like it could mess with the conversion process, but I’m not completely confident.

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Krystina

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question about external IDs, and I remember that changing from number to text could impact integrations. That might be the right answer.

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Willard

6 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like changing a field used in a report to an encrypted field could also require extra steps. Encryption seems complicated.

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Ranee

6 months ago

I think changing the data type of a field used in an apex class might be tricky, especially if it’s from number to text. I remember something about needing to update references in the code.

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Clay

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the environmental benefits of cloud computing. I'll need to think through the options carefully, but I'm confident I can identify the correct answer.

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Harley

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different uses of decision coverage.

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Merissa

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I want to make sure I understand the boundaries of an internal auditor's role in risk management. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Roslyn

6 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is C. White cast iron is known to be less susceptible to graphitic corrosion compared to the other options.

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Linsey

10 months ago

Wait, you mean I can't just wave a magic wand and change all the data types? Dang, I was hoping for a little 'abracadabra' action.

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Isaiah

9 months ago

C) Changing the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text.

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Valene

9 months ago

B) Changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

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Corazon

9 months ago

A) Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

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Ettie

11 months ago

Ugh, data type changes. It's like playing Tetris with your database. I'm gonna go with C on this one, just to avoid any 'external ID' mishaps.

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Marvel

9 months ago

C) Changing the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text.

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Detra

9 months ago

B) Changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

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Janey

10 months ago

A) Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

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Alaine

11 months ago

Changing data types? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. But if I had to guess, I'd say C is the one that's gonna give the app builder a real headache.

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Sol

9 months ago

D) Changing the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text

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Deangelo

9 months ago

C) Changing the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text.

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Evan

9 months ago

B) Changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

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Mauricio

9 months ago

A) Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

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Lavonna

9 months ago

D) Changing the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text

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Caprice

10 months ago

C) Changing the data type of a field used as an external id from number to text.

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Fidelia

10 months ago

B) Changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

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Jamal

10 months ago

B) Changing the data type of a field used in a report from a text to an encrypted field

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Salome

10 months ago

A) Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

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Rhea

11 months ago

A) Changing the data type of a field used in an apex class from number to text.

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Alecia

12 months ago

Oh man, I've been there before. Changing data types can be a real headache, especially if you're working with existing functionality. I'd go with C too, just to be safe.

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