ADM-201 Question #31: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Private for OWD and CRED for Profiles. When "View All Data" or "Modify All Data" are disabled for a profile on a custom object, the Organization-Wide Defaults (OWD) default to Private, while the profile retains Create, Read, Edit, Delete (CRED) permissions.

Submitted by saadiq_pk· Apr 18, 2026Configuration and Setup

Question

What are the defaults for Org wide Default (OWO) and Profile permissions for all Profiles that have View All Data or Modify All Data disabled on a custom object?

Options

APrivate for OWD and CRED for Profiles
BPrivate for OWD and No Access for Profiles
CPublic Read/Write for OWD and CRED for Profiles
DPublic Read/Write for OWD and No Access for Profiles

Explanation

When "View All Data" or "Modify All Data" are disabled for a profile on a custom object, the Organization-Wide Defaults (OWD) default to Private, while the profile retains Create, Read, Edit, Delete (CRED) permissions.

Common mistakes.

B. While OWD might be Private, profiles are generally granted CRED permissions, not 'No Access', which would prevent any interaction with the object.
C. Public Read/Write for OWD would contradict the premise of disabled 'View All Data/Modify All Data', as it would grant broad access irrespective of individual record ownership.
D. Public Read/Write for OWD is incorrect in this scenario, and 'No Access' for profiles is generally too restrictive for a baseline profile permission.

Concept tested. Salesforce OWD and Profile Object Permissions

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

Topics

#Org Wide Defaults#Profile Permissions#Custom Object Security#Data Access

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