PLAT-ADMN-201 · Question #157
PLAT-ADMN-201 Question #157: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Record type. When a single picklist field needs to show different values to different users or for different business contexts, Record Types are the configuration point. While the master list of all possible values is defined in "Fields and Relationships" (Option D) or a "Global Value Set" (O
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Users at Cloud Kicks are reporting different options when updating a custom picklist on the Opportunity object based on the kind of opportunity. Where should a Platform Administrator update the option in the picklist?
Options
- ARelated lookup filters
- BRecord type
- CPicklist value sets
- DFields and relationships
Explanation
When a single picklist field needs to show different values to different users or for different business contexts, Record Types are the configuration point. While the master list of all possible values is defined in "Fields and Relationships" (Option D) or a "Global Value Set" (Option C), the Record Type determines which of those values are "available" for a specific type of record. For example, a "Wholesale" record type might show different discount levels than a "Retail" record type. If users are seeing inconsistent or incorrect options, the Platform Administrator must go to the specific Record Type settings for the Opportunity object, find the picklist in question, and move values between the "Available" and "Selected" columns. This provides a tailored user experience and prevents users from selecting values that do not apply to the specific type of record they are managing.
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