Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder — Question 34

Field type conversion.
Which of the following are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Data can be lost when converting from auto-number to text.
• B. Data can be lost converting from number to currency (assuming that field lengths are identical).
• C. Data can be lost when converting from simple picklist to multi picklist.
• D. Information can be lost when converting from text area (rich) to text area (long).

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Option A is correct because converting from auto-number to text can result in a loss of the numeric properties associated with auto-numbers. Option D is also correct because the transition from a rich text area to a long text area can lead to the loss of formatting and rich content. Options B and C are incorrect as converting between number and currency (with identical field lengths) typically does not result in data loss, and no data loss occurs when changing from simple to multi picklist.