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

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Question #: 5
Topic #: 5

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How often should a developer request a new token when making multiple API calls in v1?

AWhen changing routes/objects

BBefore every new call

COnce an hour

DEvery 15 minutes

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Suggested Answer: C

A developer should request a new token once an hour when making multiple API calls in v1. Salesforce Marketing Cloud access tokens are typically valid for one hour, and refreshing them every hour ensures that the API calls are authenticated.

Salesforce Marketing Cloud API Token Management

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Authentication

by Johnathon at Dec 18, 2025, 08:27 AM

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Lajuana

29 days ago

B ensures security. I’d rather be cautious with API calls.

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Nan

1 month ago

I feel A is efficient. No need to waste tokens unnecessarily.

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Alison

1 month ago

D is reasonable, but it might be too frequent for some apps.

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Lavera

2 months ago

C seems too infrequent. APIs can change often.

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Jerry

2 months ago

I prefer B. Better safe than sorry, right?

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Nidia

2 months ago

Wait, are we really supposed to request a new token that often?

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Chu

2 months ago

D) Every 15 minutes seems excessive!

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Lezlie

2 months ago

I thought it was C) Once an hour?

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Silvana

2 months ago

I disagree, it should be B) Before every new call.

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Mitsue

3 months ago

A) When changing routes/objects is the way to go.

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Gladys

3 months ago

I recall something about tokens being valid for a period, but I can't remember if it's an hour or 15 minutes.

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Quentin

3 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the answer was related to timing, maybe C or D?

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Winfred

4 months ago

I'm not really sure, but I feel like it might be B since you want to ensure security with each call.

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Carolynn

4 months ago

Option C is the way to go. Gotta keep that token fresh, but no need to overdo it.

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Yoko

4 months ago

Haha, I just use the same token until it stops working. Then I get a new one and start the cycle again.

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Toshia

4 months ago

D is the way to go. 15 minutes is the sweet spot - not too often, but keeps things secure.

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Odette

4 months ago

I always just use the same token and hope for the best. Who has time to get a new one every call?

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Queenie

5 months ago

Option B is the correct answer. Getting a new token before every call ensures your API access is always valid.

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Adria

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Do we need to request a new token for every single API call, or is there a more efficient way to handle it? I'll have to review the documentation again to make sure I understand the best approach.

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Chun

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D. Getting a new token every 15 minutes might be a bit overkill, but it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to API security.

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Jess

5 months ago

Option C seems like the most reasonable choice to me. Requesting a new token once an hour should be frequent enough to keep our API calls secure without being overly burdensome.

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Lonny

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to get new tokens, but I can't remember if it's before every call or just at certain intervals. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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