Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder — Question 303

An app builder at Northern Trail Outfitters needs to change the data type of some custom fields. The org has already met the field limit on the object and would like to limit recreating fields.

What data type change limitations should the app builder consider?

Answer options

• A. Changing the data type of a field used in a report from text to an encrypted field
• B. Changing the data type of a field used in an Apex class from number to text
• C. Changing the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text
• D. Changing the data type of a field used as an External ID from number to text

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because changing a field's data type to an encrypted field can present issues, especially if it is already being used in reports. The other options involve changing data types that do not have the same level of restrictions or are less likely to disrupt existing functionality.