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What are two benefits of using declarative customizations over code? Choose 2 answers

The correct answer is A. Declarative customizations automatically update with each Salesforce release. B. Declarative customizations generally require less maintenance.. The question asks for two benefits of using declarative customization tools over programmatic (code) solutions in Salesforce.

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Salesforce Fundamentals

Question

What are two benefits of using declarative customizations over code? Choose 2 answers

Options

  • ADeclarative customizations automatically update with each Salesforce release.
  • BDeclarative customizations generally require less maintenance.
  • CDeclarative customizations automatically generate test classes.
  • DDeclarative customizations cannot generate run time errors.

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    90% (45)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

The question asks for two benefits of using declarative customization tools over programmatic (code) solutions in Salesforce.

ADeclarative customizations automatically update with each Salesforce release.Correct

Declarative customizations, built on the Salesforce platform, often receive automatic updates and enhancements with each Salesforce release, benefiting from platform improvements without requiring manual code changes.

BDeclarative customizations generally require less maintenance.Correct

Declarative customizations are generally quicker to build, easier for administrators to maintain, and less prone to custom coding errors, leading to lower ongoing maintenance costs and effort compared to Apex code.

CDeclarative customizations automatically generate test classes.

Declarative customizations do not automatically generate test classes; test classes are specifically required for Apex code to ensure functionality and maintain code coverage.

DDeclarative customizations cannot generate run time errors.

While generally more robust, declarative customizations can still generate runtime errors due to misconfigurations, permissions issues, or exceeding platform limits, though less frequently than complex Apex code.

Concept tested: Benefits of declarative automation vs. programmatic solutions

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

Topics

#Declarative Development#Platform Customization#Development Best Practices#Maintenance

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