CRT-450 Reviews Questions

Anonymous Apex code is Apex code that does not get stored in the metadata, but that can be compiled and executed on the fly. You can use Anonymous Apex code for various purposes, such as:

• To delete 15,000 inactive Accounts in a single transaction after a deployment: You can use Anonymous Apex code to perform bulk data operations that are not possible or convenient with the standard tools, such as Data Loader or Import Wizard. For example, you can write a SOQL query to select the inactive Accounts and then use the Database.delete method to delete them in a single transaction. This can save you time and avoid hitting the governor limits.
• To add unit test code coverage to an org: You can use Anonymous Apex code to write and run unit tests for your Apex classes and triggers, without having to save them in the metadata. This can help you increase your code coverage and ensure the quality of your code. You can also use the System.debug method to print the results of your tests in the debug log.

References: Anonymous Blocks, Executing Anonymous Apex Code, Execute Anonymous Apex

The correct answer is D because it uses the StandardSetController class, which provides built-in pagination support for Visualforce pages. The StandardSetController can be initialized with a list of sObjects, a SOQL statement, or the ID of a filter. It also provides methods to navigate through the pages of data, such as first(), last(), next(), and previous(). By using the StandardSetController, the developer can avoid hitting the view state limit, which is 135 KB for Visualforce pages. The view state is the amount of data that is persisted between page requests. It includes the component tree, component attributes, and controller state. The StandardSetController reduces the view state size by storing only the current page of data in the view state, and not the entire data set.

The other options are incorrect because they do not provide an efficient or reliable way to implement pagination for Visualforce pages. Option A uses lazy loading and a transient list variable, which are not recommended for pagination. Lazy loading is a technique that defers loading data until it is needed, which can improve the initial page load time, but it can also cause performance issues if the data set is large or complex. A transient list variable is a variable that is not stored in the view state, which can reduce the view state size, but it can also cause data loss or inconsistency if the page is refreshed or redirected. Option B uses JavaScript remoting with SOQL offset, which is not a good practice for pagination. JavaScript remoting is a technique that allows Visualforce pages to communicate with Apex controllers using asynchronous JavaScript calls. SOQL offset is a clause that allows skipping a specified number of rows in a query result. However, JavaScript remoting has some limitations, such as the maximum size of the response payload (15 MB) and the maximum number of remoting calls per page (10). SOQL offset also has some limitations, such as the maximum offset value (2,000) and the performance impact of skipping many rows. Option C implements pagination with an OffsetController, which is a custom controller that uses the SOQL offset clause to paginate the data. This option has the same drawbacks as option B, as it relies on the SOQL offset clause, which is not a scalable or performant solution for pagination. References:

• Trailhead: Pagination with a StandardSetController
• Trailhead: Visualforce View State
• Salesforce Developer Guide: StandardSetController Class
• [Salesforce Developer Guide: JavaScript Remoting for Visualforce]
• [Salesforce Developer Guide: SOQL OFFSET Clause]

• View the Apex Jobs page and query the AsyncApexJob object are two ways a developer can get the status of an enqueued job for a class that implements the Queueable interface. They are both methods to monitor and manage the asynchronous Apex jobs that are submitted to the Apex job queue12.
• View the Apex Jobs page is a user interface option that allows a developer to see the status and results of the asynchronous Apex jobs in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can show the progress, completion, failure, or cancellation of the jobs, as well as the start time, end time, submitted by, and apex class name of the jobs12.
• Query the AsyncApexJob object is a programmatic option that allows a developer to retrieve the status and results of the asynchronous Apex jobs using SOQL. It can access the same fields and information as the Apex Jobs page, as well as additional fields such as JobType, ParentJobId, and ExtendedStatus12.
• View the Apex Status page and view the Apex Flex Queue are two other options, but they are not applicable for the Queueable interface. They are used for different types of asynchronous Apex jobs12.
• View the Apex Status page is an option that allows a developer to see the status and results of the batch Apex jobs and future methods in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can show the number of batches or methods processed, failed, or remaining, as well as the start time, end time, submitted by, and apex class or method name of the jobs12.
• View the Apex Flex Queue is an option that allows a developer to see and reorder the pending batch Apex jobs that are waiting to be processed in the Setup menu of Salesforce. It can hold up to 100 batch Apex jobs that exceed the limit of 5 concurrent jobs. It can show the apex class name, submitted by, and submitted date of the jobs12.

References:

• 1: Asynchronous Apex
• 2: Cert Prep: Platform Developer I: Automation and Logic

A developer should use the Salesforce CLI to script the deployment and unit test execution as part of continuous integration. The Salesforce CLI is a powerful command line interface that simplifies development and build automation when working with your Salesforce org. You can use the Salesforce CLI to perform various tasks such as creating and deploying metadata, running Apex tests, retrieving debug logs, and managing orgs1. References:

• Salesforce CLI
• Certification - Platform Developer I - Trailhead
• SALESFORCE CERTIFIED PLATFORM DEVELOPER I