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ADM-201 · Question #160

Which three settings are controlled by a users profile? Choose 3 answers

The correct answer is B. Field -level security C. a Record type assignment E. Assigned apps. A user's profile in Salesforce controls various permissions and access settings, including Field-level Security, Record Type assignments, and which applications are assigned and visible to them.

Submitted by fatema_kw· Apr 18, 2026Configuration and Setup

Question

Which three settings are controlled by a users profile? Choose 3 answers

Options

  • ALocale settings
  • BField -level security
  • Ca Record type assignment
  • DFeature license assignment
  • EAssigned apps

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    88% (30)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A user's profile in Salesforce controls various permissions and access settings, including Field-level Security, Record Type assignments, and which applications are assigned and visible to them.

ALocale settings

Locale settings (such as language, timezone, and currency format) are primarily controlled by individual user's personal settings, although a profile might set a default value, the user typically has the ability to override it.

BField -level securityCorrect

Field-level security (FLS), which determines a user's access (read, edit, hidden) to individual fields on an object, is directly controlled by their assigned profile. This ensures data visibility and modification rights are consistent with their role.

Ca Record type assignmentCorrect

Profiles are used to assign which record types are available to a user and to set a default record type for new records they create, guiding data entry and business processes. This ensures users interact with relevant page layouts and picklist values based on record types.

DFeature license assignment

Feature licenses, which grant access to specific Salesforce features like Service Cloud or Marketing Cloud, are assigned directly to individual users, not through their profiles.

EAssigned appsCorrect

A profile determines which applications (apps) a user can see and access from the App Launcher, allowing administrators to tailor the user experience by providing access only to relevant functional areas.

Concept tested: Profile permissions and settings

Source: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.admin_profiles.htm&type=5

Topics

#User Profiles#Permissions#Security#Administration

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