Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect (Plat-Arch-201) Exam - Topic 6 Question 64 Discussion

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Universal Containers (UC) has a very large and complex Salesforce org with hundreds of validation rules and triggers. The triggers are responsible for system updates and data manipulation as records are created or updates by users. A majority of the automation tool within UC'' org were not designed to run during a data load. UC is importing 100,000 records into Salesforce across several objects over the weekend.

What should a data architect do to mitigate any unwanted results during the import?

AEnsure validation rules, triggers and other automation tools are disabled.

BEnsure duplication and matching rules and defined.

CImport the data in smaller batches over a 24-hour period.

DBulkily the trigger to handle import leads.

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Suggested Answer: A

Ensuring validation rules, triggers and other automation tools are disabled is the best way to mitigate any unwanted results during the import, as it prevents any errors or conflicts that may occur due to the existing logic. Ensuring duplication and matching rules are defined may not be sufficient or relevant for preventing unwanted results. Importing the data in smaller batches over a 24-hour period may not be necessary or efficient. Bulkifying the trigger to handle import leads may not be possible or desirable if the triggers were not designed to run during a data load.

by Blondell at Aug 03, 2025, 05:19 PM

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Barrie

2 months ago

Not sure if just disabling everything is the best move...

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Hortencia

2 months ago

Wait, can you really bulkify triggers for imports? Sounds risky!

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Pearly

2 months ago

I think smaller batches are a better approach.

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Verlene

3 months ago

Totally agree, disabling automation is a must!

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Bok

3 months ago

Definitely disable those validation rules and triggers!

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Gracie

3 months ago

I recall that duplication rules are important, but I’m not convinced that’s the main issue here. I think we should focus on disabling the triggers first, like option A suggests.

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Stevie

4 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think disabling automation was key. But what about option D? Can we really bulkify triggers for imports?

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Brett

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think smaller batches could help manage the load better. Option C might be a safer approach, but I wonder if it would still trigger the automation.

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Shawnta

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of disabling validation rules and triggers during data loads to prevent errors. So, option A seems like a solid choice.

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Alana

4 months ago

Bulkifying the triggers might be an interesting solution, but I'm not sure if that's the right call here. With so many complex automations in place, I think disabling them temporarily is the way to go.

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Gianna

4 months ago

Importing in smaller batches over 24 hours sounds like a good strategy to me. That way we can monitor the process and make sure everything is working as expected without risking a massive data dump.

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Martina

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure if disabling everything is the best idea. What if there are critical rules or triggers that we need to keep active? Maybe we should look into batching the import instead.

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Edda

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation with all the validation rules and triggers in place. I think disabling them during the data import would be the safest approach.

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Latricia

5 months ago

Whoa, hold up! Bulkily the trigger to handle import leads? I'm sorry, but that's just not a thing. This exam question is trying to trip me up, I can feel it.

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Zena

5 months ago

Importing in smaller batches is the way to go. Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. Plus, it'll give me a chance to sneak in a few games of Tetris during the breaks.

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Kasandra

5 months ago

I believe importing the data in smaller batches over a 24-hour period could also help mitigate any issues.

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Keneth

5 months ago

Disabling the validation rules and triggers is definitely the way to go. Gotta keep that data flow smooth, even if it means sacrificing a few business rules, am I right?

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