PDI Question #104: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which statement describes the execution order when trigger are associated to the same object and event?

Options

• ATriggers are executed in the order they are created..
• BTrigger execution order cannot be guaranteed.
• CTriggers are executed in the order they are modified
• DTriggers are executed alphabetically by trigger name.

Explanation

When multiple Apex triggers are associated with the same object and event, Salesforce does not guarantee a specific execution order.

Common mistakes.

• A. Salesforce does not guarantee that triggers will execute in the order they were created.
• C. Salesforce does not guarantee that triggers will execute in the order they were modified.
• D. Salesforce does not guarantee that triggers will execute alphabetically by trigger name.

Concept tested. Apex trigger execution order

Reference. https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexcode.meta/apexcode/apex_triggers_order_of_execution.htm

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