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Platform Administrator practice questions: Object Manager and Lightning App Builder

Object Manager and Lightning App Builder is 15% of the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam. It covers relationships, record types, page layouts and Dynamic Forms. Try these 14 free questions, then open each answer to see why every option is right or wrong.

01

Which three field settings can be controlled in the page layout editor? (select 3)

Choose three.

  1. Dependent
  2. Required
  3. Controlling
  4. Read-only
  5. Visible
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Answer: B, D, E

A. DependentDependencies are set in field dependency settings, not the layout editor.
B. Required ✓Correct.
C. ControllingControlling status is part of field dependency setup.
D. Read-only ✓Correct.
E. Visible ✓Correct.

Why: The layout editor lets you make a field visible, read-only, or required. Dependencies are defined on the field itself.

02

Which two statements about junction objects are true? (select 2)

Choose two.

  1. It creates a many-to-many relationship between two objects.
  2. It is a report type joining two objects.
  3. It is a custom object with two master-detail relationships.
  4. It cannot be created in Salesforce.
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Answer: A, C

A. It creates a many-to-many relationship between two objects. ✓Correct.
B. It is a report type joining two objects.Joined reports are unrelated to junction objects.
C. It is a custom object with two master-detail relationships. ✓Correct.
D. It cannot be created in Salesforce.They can be created.

Why: Junction objects connect two objects in a many-to-many relationship via two master-detail fields.

03

Which of these is not a standard object?

  1. Account
  2. Contact
  3. Competitor
  4. Lead
  5. Case
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Answer: C

A. AccountStandard object.
B. ContactStandard object.
C. Competitor ✓Correct. Not a standard object.
D. LeadStandard object.
E. CaseStandard object.

Why: Account, Contact, Lead and Case are standard objects. Competitor is not one.

04

A new text field Special Handling Notes on Asset must appear in the highlights panel at the top of the record. What should the admin do?

  1. Build a custom compact layout with the field and assign it to the relevant profiles.
  2. Add the field to the Asset search layout.
  3. Drag the field into the highlights panel in the page layout editor.
  4. Make the field required and put it at the top of the page layout.
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Answer: A

A. Build a custom compact layout with the field and assign it to the relevant profiles. ✓Correct. Compact layouts define the highlights fields.
B. Add the field to the Asset search layout.Search layouts control search results.
C. Drag the field into the highlights panel in the page layout editor.The page layout editor does not place fields in the highlights panel.
D. Make the field required and put it at the top of the page layout.Required status and position do not affect the highlights panel.

Why: The highlights panel is driven by the compact layout assigned to the user.

05

Zenith Solar tracks inspections in a custom ServiceInspection object. Inspection records must survive deletion of the parent Account. Which relationship?

  1. A many-to-many junction object between Account and ServiceInspection.
  2. A lookup field on ServiceInspection pointing to Account.
  3. A master-detail field on ServiceInspection pointing to Account.
  4. A master-detail on Account pointing to ServiceInspection.
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Answer: B

A. A many-to-many junction object between Account and ServiceInspection.A junction uses master-detail and would delete the junction records.
B. A lookup field on ServiceInspection pointing to Account. ✓Correct.
C. A master-detail field on ServiceInspection pointing to Account.Master-detail deletes children when the parent is deleted.
D. A master-detail on Account pointing to ServiceInspection.Account cannot be the detail side of a master-detail like this.

Why: With a lookup, the child can exist independently and remains if the parent is deleted. Master-detail would delete children with the parent.

06

An admin plans to convert an Asset custom field from Text to Picklist. Which two impacts should be considered? (select 2)

Choose two.

  1. Active assignment or escalation rules using the field may stop working properly.
  2. Custom list views based on the field may be deleted or invalidated.
  3. All historical data is erased.
  4. Visualforce and Apex references are updated automatically.
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Answer: A, B

A. Active assignment or escalation rules using the field may stop working properly. ✓Correct.
B. Custom list views based on the field may be deleted or invalidated. ✓Correct.
C. All historical data is erased.Existing values are not erased automatically.
D. Visualforce and Apex references are updated automatically.Code references are not updated for you.

Why: Changing a field type can break automation criteria and remove list views that filter on it.

07

Horizon Financial wants to convert the master-detail between LoanApplication and LoanDocument into a lookup. What would block the change?

  1. The child has more than 5,000 records.
  2. Roll-up summary fields exist on the parent.
  3. Active sharing rules exist on the parent.
  4. Junction objects reference the child.
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Answer: B

A. The child has more than 5,000 records.Record count does not block it.
B. Roll-up summary fields exist on the parent. ✓Correct.
C. Active sharing rules exist on the parent.Sharing rules do not block it.
D. Junction objects reference the child.Not the typical blocker.

Why: A master-detail cannot be converted to a lookup while roll-up summary fields exist on the master object.

08

Which three statements describe master-detail relationships? (select 3)

Choose three.

  1. Detail records inherit the master's ownership and sharing settings.
  2. Detail record security is configured fully independently of the master.
  3. Roll-up summary fields can be created on the master to summarize detail data.
  4. A custom object can have up to five master-detail fields.
  5. The master can be a standard or custom object.
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Answer: A, C, E

A. Detail records inherit the master's ownership and sharing settings. ✓Correct.
B. Detail record security is configured fully independently of the master.Details do not have independent security.
C. Roll-up summary fields can be created on the master to summarize detail data. ✓Correct.
D. A custom object can have up to five master-detail fields.The limit is two master-detail fields per custom object.
E. The master can be a standard or custom object. ✓Correct.

Why: Details inherit ownership and sharing, the master can hold roll-up summaries, and masters can be standard or custom objects.

09

Vanguard Logistics needs each Asset linked to an Account, deletion of an Account to delete its maintenance assets, and Account roll-ups of costs. Which relationship type?

  1. External lookup
  2. Lookup
  3. Hierarchical
  4. Master-detail
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Answer: D

A. External lookupExternal lookups point to external data.
B. LookupLookups do not cascade delete or support roll-ups.
C. HierarchicalHierarchical is for users.
D. Master-detail ✓Correct.

Why: Master-detail gives cascade delete and supports roll-up summaries on the parent.

10

Vantage Logistics needs a many-to-many link between DeliveryDriver__c and FreightTruck__c. Which two steps? (select 2)

Choose two.

  1. Create URL formula fields linking the objects.
  2. Create a custom junction object.
  3. Create two lookups on the parent objects pointing to each other.
  4. Create two master-detail fields on the junction object.
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Answer: B, D

A. Create URL formula fields linking the objects.URLs do not create relationships.
B. Create a custom junction object. ✓Correct.
C. Create two lookups on the parent objects pointing to each other.Mutual lookups do not form many-to-many.
D. Create two master-detail fields on the junction object. ✓Correct.

Why: The junction object bridges the two parents using two master-detail relationships.

11

Zenith Aerospace wants agents to see the primary contact on the Shipment page, updating when the contact changes. Which field type on Shipment?

  1. Cross-object formula referencing the Account primary contact
  2. Text field updated by daily batch Apex
  3. Lookup to Contact
  4. Master-detail to Contact
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Answer: C

A. Cross-object formula referencing the Account primary contactNot the key's answer.
B. Text field updated by daily batch ApexBatch Apex is unnecessary.
C. Lookup to Contact ✓Correct per the key.
D. Master-detail to ContactMaster-detail would be too restrictive.

Why: Per the key, a lookup to Contact lets users link the primary contact directly on the record.

12

Titan Manufacturing gives a 1-year standard warranty (installation date plus 365 days) but reps sometimes grant extended warranties. How do you calculate and display the standard expiration automatically?

  1. Make the date field universally required on mobile layouts.
  2. Build a scheduled flow that overwrites expiration dates nightly.
  3. Use a validation rule to demand manual date entry.
  4. Create a formula field that adds 365 days to the installation date.
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Answer: D

A. Make the date field universally required on mobile layouts.Required fields do not calculate.
B. Build a scheduled flow that overwrites expiration dates nightly.Nightly overwrites would erase custom adjustments.
C. Use a validation rule to demand manual date entry.Manual entry defeats the purpose.
D. Create a formula field that adds 365 days to the installation date. ✓Correct per the key.

Why: A formula field calculates the standard date automatically.

13

An admin removed SecurityClearance__c from the Employee page layout. Which two methods restore it? (select 2)

Choose two.

  1. Deploy or copy the unmodified layout from a sandbox.
  2. Clone the layout from a profile without the field.
  3. Restore the field from the Recycle Bin within 15 days.
  4. Drag the field from the palette back into a section.
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Answer: A, D

A. Deploy or copy the unmodified layout from a sandbox. ✓Correct.
B. Clone the layout from a profile without the field.That layout lacks the field.
C. Restore the field from the Recycle Bin within 15 days.Layout changes do not go to the Recycle Bin.
D. Drag the field from the palette back into a section. ✓Correct.

Why: The field still exists, so drag it back or bring over the original layout.

14

Horizon Healthcare has seasonal data entry staff logging temporary intake records. Management wants these records distinguishable, with a simpler layout and limited status values. How?

  1. Build an Experience Cloud portal for internal staff.
  2. Assign a dedicated record type with a custom page layout to the seasonal team.
  3. Build a Web-to-Lead form for internal data entry.
  4. Use a scheduled flow to tag record owners.
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Answer: B

A. Build an Experience Cloud portal for internal staff.A portal is unneeded.
B. Assign a dedicated record type with a custom page layout to the seasonal team. ✓Correct.
C. Build a Web-to-Lead form for internal data entry.Web-to-Lead is for external leads.
D. Use a scheduled flow to tag record owners.Tagging owners does not change the layout.

Why: A record type with its own layout and picklist values gives the team a tailored experience.

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