Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder — Question 395

Cloud Kicks has a shipment date on each shipment that is sent out. Dispatchers need more details on the day and time the shipment was sent out. The app builder needs to change the current field type that is used from Date to Date/Time.

What should the app builder be aware of when it comes to data already in the system?

Answer options

• A. Historical data will be updated to 12:00 timestamp.
• B. The field name will change.
• C. Data loss will be experienced.
• D. The change will be instant.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because when changing a field from Date to Date/Time, existing entries will default to a 12:00 timestamp, ensuring consistency. Option B is incorrect as the field name remains the same unless explicitly changed by the builder. Option C is false since changing the field type does not inherently lead to data loss, and option D is misleading because the change may not be instant for all records.