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Which two actions should an administrator perform with Case escalation rules? Choose 2 answers

The correct answer is C. Re-assign the Case. D. Send email notifications. Case escalation rules allow administrators to automatically re-assign cases to different users or queues and send email notifications when a case is not resolved within a specified time.

Submitted by anjalisingh· Apr 18, 2026Service and Support Applications

Question

Which two actions should an administrator perform with Case escalation rules? Choose 2 answers

Options

  • AChange the Case Priority.
  • BRe-open the Case.
  • CRe-assign the Case.
  • DSend email notifications.

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    92% (23)

Why each option

Case escalation rules allow administrators to automatically re-assign cases to different users or queues and send email notifications when a case is not resolved within a specified time.

AChange the Case Priority.

While escalation rules address overdue cases, they do not directly change the Case Priority; instead, they focus on reassignment and notification to prompt resolution based on existing priority.

BRe-open the Case.

Case escalation rules are designed for unresolved or overdue open cases and do not have the functionality to re-open a closed case.

CRe-assign the Case.Correct

An essential action of Case escalation rules is to automatically re-assign an unresolved case to a different user, queue, or even a manager after defined escalation times, ensuring timely handling. This routes the case to the appropriate team or individual for higher-level attention.

DSend email notifications.Correct

Case escalation rules can be configured to send automated email notifications to specific users, case owners, managers, or other relevant stakeholders when a case escalates, informing them of the overdue case. This keeps teams informed and prompts action on critical cases.

Concept tested: Case escalation rule actions

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

Topics

#Case Management#Escalation Rules#Service Cloud#Automation

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