Salesforce Plat-Dev-210 Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's Plat-Dev-210 exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

A developer writes an OmniScript that includes a DataRaptor that updates the Account status based on information provided from the OmniScript. The information must be updated only if the Account record already exists. Otherwise, a new account must be created.

How should the developer accomplish this task?

ACheck the Upsert Key checkbox on the Account Status field

BCheck the Upsert Key and Is Required for Upsert checkboxes on the Account Id field

CPopulate the Lookup Object and Lookup Fields

DCheck Overwrite Target for All Null Inputs checkbox on the Account Id field

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Suggested Answer: B

The Upsert Key checkbox indicates that the field is used as a key for upserting records. The Is Required for Upsert checkbox indicates that the field is mandatory for upserting records. The developer needs to check both checkboxes on the Account Id field to update the Account status only if the Account record already exists. Otherwise, a new account will be created.

by Shenika at Oct 08, 2025, 03:29 AM

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Levi

26 days ago

C is not relevant here, we need to focus on the Id.

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Leah

1 month ago

Option A seems too limited.

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Teri

1 month ago

Exactly! Without that, the update won't work.

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Levi

2 months ago

I agree, it ensures the Account Id is handled properly.

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Leah

2 months ago

Yeah, checking both Upsert Key and Is Required for Upsert seems right.

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Teri

2 months ago

I feel like option B makes the most sense.

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Leah

2 months ago

This question is tricky. I think it’s about handling existing records.

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Shaquana

3 months ago

Wait, can you really upsert without the Account Id? That seems off.

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Precious

3 months ago

Totally agree with B, it's essential for the process!

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Annett

3 months ago

C sounds interesting, but does it really apply here?

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Eleonora

3 months ago

I think A is enough, why complicate it?

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Theodora

3 months ago

B is the right choice, you need both checkboxes for proper upsert.

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Lizbeth

3 months ago

I think option D might be relevant if we're trying to avoid overwriting existing data, but I’m not sure if it applies here since we need to create a new account if it doesn’t exist.

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Tony

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the Lookup Object and Lookup Fields. Do we really need to populate those for this scenario, or is that more relevant for different types of data operations?

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Kattie

4 months ago

This question is a real head-scratcher. I'm going to go with B) and hope for the best. Upsert is like a magical unicorn, you know?

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Krissy

4 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question where we had to decide on the Upsert Key settings. I feel like option B makes the most sense since it mentions both the Upsert Key and Is Required for Upsert.

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Karma

4 months ago

I think the key here is to ensure that the Account Id field is set up correctly for the upsert operation, but I'm not entirely sure if both checkboxes need to be checked.

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Leah

5 months ago

So, B it is!

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Teri

5 months ago

D could lead to data loss if not careful.

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Fausto

5 months ago

A) seems like a good option, but it might not be enough to handle the case where the record doesn't exist.

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Paola

5 months ago

D) is a bold choice, but I don't think it's the right one. Overwriting all null inputs might not be the best approach here.

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Dottie

5 months ago

C) is the way to go. Populating the Lookup Object and Lookup Fields will allow the DataRaptor to check if the Account record exists before updating it.

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Lorrine

6 months ago

B) is the correct answer. Checking the Upsert Key and Is Required for Upsert checkboxes on the Account Id field will ensure that the record is updated if it already exists, or a new record is created if it doesn't.

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Layla

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B. Checking the Upsert Key and Is Required for Upsert checkboxes on the Account Id field should ensure we only update existing records, and not create new ones.

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Brock

6 months ago

Based on the question, it sounds like we need to check if the Account exists first, and then update the status if it does. Option B seems like the most straightforward approach to handle that.

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Zona

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between Upsert and creating a new record. I'll need to review the DataRaptor documentation to make sure I understand that properly.

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Tayna

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key is to make sure the Account record already exists before trying to update the status. Maybe option B or C could work for that?

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