Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder — Question 57

An app builder needs to change the data types of a few custom fields. The app builder is not able to delete and recreate any of the fields, nor modify any Apex code.
What data type change will require the app builder to perform additional steps in order to retain existing functionality?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Changing the data type of a field used in lead conversion from number to text (option A) requires additional steps because lead conversion processes depend on specific data types for successful operation. The other options involve changes that either do not impact conversion processes or are related to areas that do not require extra steps for functionality retention.