Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II (Plat-Dev-301) Exam - Topic 3 Question 117 Discussion

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Topic #: 3

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A developer is asked to find a way to store sacret data with an ability to specify which profiles and users can access which secrets.

What should be used to store this data?

Asystem.Cookie class

BCustom settings

CStatic resources

DCustom metadata

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Suggested Answer: D

Custom metadata types are the optimal way to store secret data that needs to be accessed by certain profiles and users. Access to custom metadata records can be controlled by the Salesforce sharing model. Reference: Salesforce Help - Custom Metadata Types Overview

by Chandra at Jul 09, 2025, 07:47 AM

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Karan

6 months ago

Custom settings might work too, but not as well as metadata.

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Deandrea

6 months ago

Agreed, it allows for more flexibility with user permissions.

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Marvel

6 months ago

Wait, can we really use Custom metadata for sensitive data?

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Tabetha

6 months ago

Static resources? That's not secure at all!

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Erick

6 months ago

I think Custom metadata is the way to go for access control.

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Anisha

7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about static resources; I don’t think they’re meant for sensitive data storage, but I can’t recall the exact reason why.

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Malcom

7 months ago

I feel like the system.Cookie class is not suitable for storing secrets since it's more for session management.

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Laurel

7 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to choose between custom metadata and custom settings. I think custom metadata might be more flexible for this scenario.

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Vivan

7 months ago

I think we discussed using custom settings for storing sensitive data, but I'm not entirely sure if they allow for user-specific access controls.

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Yoko

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Storing sensitive data securely is important, but I'm not sure which of these options is the best approach. I'll have to review the material again before deciding.

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Lillian

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is being able to specify which profiles and users can access the secrets. That points to using custom metadata to store the data and manage the permissions.

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Belen

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'm debating between B and D. Custom settings or custom metadata? I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Carolynn

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option D - custom metadata. That seems like the best way to store sensitive data and control access.

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German

9 months ago

Ah, the age-old question: where do I hide my secret stash? I vote for D. Custom metadata. Sounds fancy and secure, just how I like it.

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Carole

8 months ago

Totally agree! Custom metadata has its perks.

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Justine

8 months ago

But what about B? Custom settings could work as well.

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Tomoko

8 months ago

I think D is the best choice too! Secure and manageable.

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Lettie

8 months ago

True, but I trust D more for this kind of data.

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Deeanna

10 months ago

I'm going with C. Static resources. It's like putting your secrets in a vault... a really, really big vault.

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Lenna

8 months ago

Static resources are a good choice. It's like having a secure vault for your data.

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Quinn

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think B) Custom settings could also work for this scenario.

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Miesha

10 months ago

A. System.Cookie class? Really? That's like hiding your valuables in a cookie jar. Not very secure if you ask me.

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Natalie

8 months ago

B) Custom settings

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Virgie

8 months ago

A) system.Cookie class

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Weldon

9 months ago

D) Custom metadata

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Cletus

9 months ago

B) Custom settings

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Nikita

10 months ago

I agree with Dana, Custom metadata allows for specifying access controls.

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Evangelina

10 months ago

D. Custom metadata sounds like the way to go here. Gotta keep that secret data under lock and key, you know?

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Stefanie

8 months ago

Custom metadata also makes it easier to manage and update access permissions.

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Nan

9 months ago

Definitely, it's important to have that level of security for sensitive information.

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Marcos

10 months ago

I agree, custom metadata allows for more control over who can access the data.

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Vonda

10 months ago

D. Custom metadata sounds like the way to go here.

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Dana

10 months ago

I think D) Custom metadata should be used.

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Lauran

11 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is B. Custom settings would be the best way to store sensitive data and control access permissions.

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Marlon

10 months ago

Custom metadata could also work, it's specifically designed for storing and managing application configuration data.

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Andra

10 months ago

I agree, custom settings allow for granular control over who can access the data.

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