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A developer must troubleshoot to pinpoint the causes of performance issues when a custom page loads in their org. Which tool should the developer use to troubleshoot?

The correct answer is D. Developer Console. A developer needs to identify performance issues on a custom page within a Salesforce org.

Submitted by luis.pe· Apr 18, 2026Testing, Debugging, and Deployment

Question

A developer must troubleshoot to pinpoint the causes of performance issues when a custom page loads in their org. Which tool should the developer use to troubleshoot?

Options

  • AAppExchange
  • BSalesforce CLI
  • CVisual Studio Core IDE
  • DDeveloper Console

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • C
    10% (2)
  • D
    86% (18)

Why each option

A developer needs to identify performance issues on a custom page within a Salesforce org.

AAppExchange

AppExchange is a marketplace for pre-built Salesforce applications and is not a development tool for troubleshooting performance issues.

BSalesforce CLI

Salesforce CLI is a command-line interface used for source control, deployment, and running tests, but it does not provide real-time profiling or detailed performance logs for page loads.

CVisual Studio Core IDE

Visual Studio Code IDE is an integrated development environment used for writing and deploying code, but runtime performance monitoring and detailed debugging within the Salesforce environment are primarily handled by the Developer Console.

DDeveloper ConsoleCorrect

The Salesforce Developer Console provides essential tools such as debug logs, performance profilers, and a query editor, which are crucial for identifying and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks in custom pages and Apex code.

Concept tested: Developer Console for performance troubleshooting

Source: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.dev_console.meta/dev_console/dev_console_about.htm

Topics

#Performance troubleshooting#Developer Console#Debugging tools#Page load performance

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