Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect (Plat-Arch-201) Exam - Topic 3 Question 63 Discussion

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Question #: 63
Topic #: 3

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A data architect has been tasked with optimizing a data stewardship engagement for a Salesforce instance Which three areas of Salesforce should the architect review before proposing any design recommendation? Choose 3 answers

AReview the metadata xml files for redundant fields to consolidate.

BDetermine if any integration points create records in Salesforce.

CRun key reports to determine what fields should be required.

DExport the setup audit trail to review what fields are being used.

EReview the sharing model to determine impact on duplicate records.

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Suggested Answer: B, C, E

Determining if any integration points create records in Salesforce, running key reports to determine what fields should be required, and reviewing the sharing model to determine impact on duplicate records are three areas of Salesforce that the architect should review before proposing any design recommendation. These areas will help to identify the sources and quality of data, the business rules and validations for data entry, and the access and visibility of data across users and roles. Reviewing the metadata xml files for redundant fields to consolidate, and exporting the setup audit trail to review what fields are being used are not necessary steps for optimizing a data stewardship engagement, as they are more related to metadata management and audit tracking.

by Kimberely at Jul 08, 2025, 03:38 PM

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Michel

2 months ago

A and D are musts, but I’m not sure about E.

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Susana

2 months ago

I disagree, I’d prioritize B over A for integrations.

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Keshia

3 months ago

Definitely A, B, and D! Those are key areas to check.

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Taryn

3 months ago

Surprised that E isn't mentioned more often, it can really affect duplicates.

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Michal

3 months ago

I think C is also super important for data quality!

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Joseph

3 months ago

The sharing model might be relevant for duplicates, but I don’t recall if it directly impacts data stewardship. I need to think this through more.

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Glenn

3 months ago

I feel like running key reports to determine required fields is important, but I’m not confident if it’s one of the top three areas to review.

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Julio

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about integration points; it makes sense to check if they create records in Salesforce before making any design recommendations.

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Wenona

4 months ago

I think reviewing the metadata xml files could help identify redundant fields, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best first step.

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Paulina

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident I can tackle this question. Reviewing those three areas - metadata, integrations, and reporting - should give me a solid foundation to propose optimizations.

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Catalina

4 months ago

Exporting the setup audit trail is a great idea to get a full picture of how the system is being used. I'll make sure to do that.

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Dorothy

4 months ago

Definitely going to run some key reports to see what fields are actually being used. That'll help me identify what should be required.

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Royal

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the sharing model and how that impacts duplicate records. I'll need to review that more closely to understand the connection.

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Roslyn

5 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward Salesforce optimization question. I'd start by reviewing the metadata and integration points to see what's creating redundant data.

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