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What are two characteristics related to formulas? Choose 2 answers
The correct answer is A. Formulas are calculated at runtime and are not stored in the database D. Formulas can reference vaues m reiatea objects.. Formula fields are calculated dynamically at runtime, not stored in the database, and can reference values from related objects.
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What are two characteristics related to formulas? Choose 2 answers
Options
- AFormulas are calculated at runtime and are not stored in the database
- BFields that are used in a formula field can be deleted or edited wlthojt editing the formjta.
- Cformulas can reference themselves.
- DFormulas can reference vaues m reiatea objects.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A90% (36)
- B5% (2)
- C5% (2)
Why each option
Formula fields are calculated dynamically at runtime, not stored in the database, and can reference values from related objects.
Formula fields are virtual fields whose values are computed dynamically when they are accessed, rather than being stored as physical data in the Salesforce database, which ensures they always reflect the latest data.
If a field referenced within a formula is deleted or its API name is changed, the formula field will become invalid and must be updated or re-saved, as it relies directly on the existence and name of its constituent fields.
Formula fields cannot directly reference themselves to avoid infinite loops or circular dependencies, which would lead to unresolvable calculations.
Formula fields have the capability to reference fields on parent or lookup related objects, allowing for cross-object calculations and displaying data from related records through dot notation.
Concept tested: Salesforce formula field characteristics
Source: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.customize_formula.htm&type=5
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