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ADM-201 · Question #22
ADM-201 Question #22: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: When records are submitted using web-to-lead.. Validation rules are utilized to prevent the saving of invalid data during various record creation and update processes within Salesforce.
Submitted by zhang_li· Apr 18, 2026Object Manager and Lightning App Builder
Question
Under which three conditions should a validation rule be used to prevent invalid data? Choose 3 answers
Options
- AWhen records are submitted using web-to-lead.
- BWhen records are deleted by a user.
- CWhen records are edited and saved by a user.
- DWhen records are imported.
- EWhen records are updated by a workflow rule
Explanation
Validation rules are utilized to prevent the saving of invalid data during various record creation and update processes within Salesforce.
Common mistakes.
- B. Validation rules are designed to prevent the creation or update of invalid data, not to prevent records from being deleted.
- E. Workflow rules execute after validation rules in the order of execution, and their automated updates are generally not prevented by validation rules unless specifically re-evaluated by other mechanisms.
Concept tested. Salesforce validation rule execution context
Reference. https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.validation_rules.htm&type=5
Topics
#Validation Rules#Data Entry Control#Record Operations#Data Integrity
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