Discuss Salesforce MCE-Dev-201 Exam Topic 5 Question 10

A developer needs to use the 'contacts/ route of the REST API to update records in a data extension.

What should the developer verify before making the API call?

AEach contact should alreadyexist in All Subscribers.

BJourney Builder should be configured to use the data extension.

CContact Key should be equal to Subscriber Key in the underlying data extensions to ensure proper joining.

DThe data extension should be linked in an AttributeGroup in Contact Builder.

Suggested Answer: D

Before using the 'contacts/' route of the REST API to update records in a data extension, the developer should verify that the data extension should be linked in an AttributeGroup in Contact Builder (D). This ensures that the data extension is part of the contact model and can be accessed and updated using the REST API.

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26 comments · newest first

Brett 2 days ago

Right, so D is also a valid point. Linking in Attribute Group is essential.

Loise 8 days ago

True, but if the data extension isn't linked, it won't work either.

Teddy 13 days ago

Option A is also important. Contacts need to exist in All Subscribers first.

Brett 18 days ago

Agreed! If they don't match, updates could fail.

Loise 23 days ago

I think option C is crucial. Contact Key matching Subscriber Key is key for data integrity.

Malcolm 28 days ago

Yeah, without that, the API call might fail.

Terina 1 month ago

Overall, C seems the most critical to avoid issues.

Twana 1 month ago

D could be overlooked, but linking is key for data access.

Malcolm 1 month ago

B is also important if using Journey Builder.

Terina 2 months ago

True, but C is more about data integrity.

Twana 2 months ago

But what about A? Contacts should exist in All Subscribers first.

Malcolm 2 months ago

Agreed! It ensures proper data joining.

Terina 2 months ago

I think option C is crucial. Contact Key must match Subscriber Key.

Cherelle 2 months ago

I’m surprised this isn’t more straightforward! Why all these checks?

Tonette 2 months ago

B is a must! Can't use Journey Builder without that setup.

Olive 3 months ago

Wait, is D really necessary? I thought it was optional.

Roselle 3 months ago

Totally agree with C! Contact Key and Subscriber Key need to match.

Ronald 3 months ago

A) Each contact should already exist in All Subscribers.

Sunny 3 months ago

Linking the data extension in an Attribute Group sounds familiar, but I’m not confident if it’s essential for this specific API operation.

Ernie 3 months ago

I feel like the Contact Key and Subscriber Key need to match for proper data handling, but I need to double-check that detail.

Elvera 4 months ago

I remember something about Journey Builder needing to be set up with the data extension, but I can't recall if that's necessary for just updating records.

Laura 4 months ago

I think we need to ensure that each contact exists in All Subscribers, but I'm not entirely sure if that's a strict requirement for the API call.

Alishia 4 months ago

I feel like Journey Builder configuration might be a factor, but I can't remember if it directly impacts the API update process.

Christa 5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where linking the data extension in an Attribute Group was crucial. I wonder if that's relevant here too.

Moon 6 months ago

I think it's important to check if the Contact Key matches the Subscriber Key, but I can't recall if that's always necessary for updates.

Kaitlyn 6 months ago

I remember something about needing the contact to exist in All Subscribers, but I'm not sure if that's a strict requirement for the API call.

Salesforce MCE-Dev-201 Exam - Topic 5 Question 10 Discussion