Discuss Salesforce Plat-Dev-201 Exam Topic 1 Question 13

The sales management team at Universal Containers requires that the Lead Source field of the Lead record be populated when a Lead is converted What should be done to ensure that a user populates the Lead Source field prior to converting a Lead?

ACreate an after trigger on Lead.

BUse Lead Conversion field mapping.

CUse a formula field.

DUse a validation rule.

Suggested Answer: B

A validation rule can ensure that theLead Sourcefield is populated before the Lead is converted. This prevents users from proceeding unless the required data is entered.

Why not other options?

A: Triggers are programmatic, whereas a declarative solution like validation rules is simpler and more efficient.

B: Lead Conversion field mapping maps fields between Lead and Account/Contact but cannot enforce field requirements.

C: A formula field is read-only and cannot enforce user input.

Validation Rules Documentation

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23 comments · newest first

Rasheeda 2 days ago

I’m not sure about triggers. Too complex.

Francine 7 days ago

That's why validation rules are effective.

Carolann 13 days ago

But what if the field is empty?

Honey 18 days ago

It automatically maps the field during conversion.

Gilberto 23 days ago

That sounds easier.

Honey 28 days ago

I prefer using Lead Conversion field mapping.

Francine 1 month ago

It forces users to fill the field before conversion.

Gilberto 1 month ago

Why validation rule?

Francine 1 month ago

I think a validation rule is the best option.

Charlena 2 months ago

I disagree, C doesn't help with this requirement at all.

Silva 2 months ago

A is overkill for this situation, just use D!

Albina 2 months ago

Wait, can you really enforce that with a validation rule? Sounds tricky.

Hoa 2 months ago

I think B could work too, but not as foolproof.

Mozell 2 months ago

D is the way to go! Validation rules are perfect for this.

Antonette 2 months ago

I’m not sure about D, what if it blocks valid conversions?

Dominque 3 months ago

Validation rules are definitely the way to go, no doubt!

Malika 3 months ago

Wait, can you really enforce that with a trigger? Sounds risky.

Annamae 3 months ago

I think B could work too, field mapping is useful.

Shawna 3 months ago

D is the best option, validation rules are perfect for this!

Tegan 3 months ago

I recall a similar question where we had to enforce field requirements. Validation rules seem like the right approach, but I could be wrong.

Rhea 4 months ago

I feel like creating an after trigger might be too complex for this requirement. We just want to make sure the field is populated first.

Selma 4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about field mapping. Could that be related to this question?

Krissy 4 months ago

I think we might need to use a validation rule to ensure the Lead Source is filled out before conversion. That sounds familiar from our practice sessions.

Salesforce Plat-Dev-201 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion