Salesforce Exam PDII Topic 7 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for Salesforce's Platform Developer II exam

Question #: 86
Topic #: 7

Consider the following code snippet:

The Apex method is executed in an environment with a large data volume count for Accounts, and the query is performing poorly.

Which technique should the developer implement to ensure the query performs optimally, while preserving the entire result set?

ACreate a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value, then filter based on the formula.

BBreak down the query into two individual queries and join the two result sets.

CAnnotate the method with the @Future annotation

DUse the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts.

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by Jose at Mar 21, 2024, 07:03 PM

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Roy

2 months ago

I think creating a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value could also be a good option to filter based on the formula.

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Ming

2 months ago

But wouldn't breaking down the query help optimize the performance by handling the large data volume more effectively?

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Shaun

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe using the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts would be more efficient.

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Ming

3 months ago

I think we should consider breaking down the query into two individual queries and join the two result sets.

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Merilyn

3 months ago

I think using the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts might be the best option. It's specifically designed for large data volumes.

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Ernest

3 months ago

I'm not sure about breaking down the query. Maybe annotating the method with the @Future annotation could also help with performance.

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Mindy

3 months ago

I agree with Howard. That seems like a good approach to optimize the query performance.

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Mozell

3 months ago

Hey, I heard the Apex method is so slow, it makes a sloth look like a cheetah. Gotta find that secret sauce, am I right?

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Remedios

3 months ago

C) @Future annotation? What is this, amateur hour? Clearly the developer needs to step up their game here.

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Diane

2 months ago

D) Use the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts.

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Jaclyn

2 months ago

A) Create a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value, then filter based on the formula.

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Dorathy

3 months ago

D) Use the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts.

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Stacey

3 months ago

D) Use the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts.

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Lottie

3 months ago

B) Break down the query into two individual queries and join the two result sets.

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Celia

3 months ago

A) Create a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value, then filter based on the formula.

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Josefa

3 months ago

A) Create a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value, then filter based on the formula.

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Merlyn

4 months ago

A) Combining fields into a formula? Seems like a lot of extra work just to filter. Why complicate things?

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Cory

3 months ago

B) That's true, it can help optimize the query and make it more efficient.

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Dorinda

3 months ago

A) Sometimes adding a formula field can actually improve performance by reducing the number of records returned.

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Rene

4 months ago

B) Breaking it down into two queries sounds like a good idea. Gotta keep that performance up, you know?

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Jesus

2 months ago

A: Break down the query into two individual queries and join the two result sets.

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Justine

2 months ago

B: That's another option to consider. But breaking it down seems like the best approach.

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Marta

3 months ago

A: Use the Database queryLocator method to retrieve the accounts.

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Ruthann

3 months ago

B: Yeah, that could help too. But I think breaking it down might be more effective.

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Afton

3 months ago

A: Annotate the method with the @Future annotation.

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Juan

3 months ago

B: Breaking it down into two queries sounds like a good idea. Gotta keep that performance up, you know?

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Argelia

4 months ago

A: Create a formula field to combine the createdDate and RecordType value, then filter based on the formula.

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Mable

4 months ago

D) Definitely the way to go. Using queryLocator is the optimal solution for large data sets. Keeps the query fast and efficient.

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Howard

4 months ago

I think we should consider breaking down the query into two individual queries and joining the result sets.

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