Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder — Question 88

Which statements are correct about encrypted fields among the following? (Choose four.)

Answer options

• A. Encrypted fields can be included in search results, and report results.
• B. They are not available for use in filters such as list views, reports, roll-up summary fields, and rule filters.
• C. Encrypted text fields can be an external ID and can have default values.
• D. Encrypted fields are not available in lead conversion, workflow rule criteria or formulas, formula fields, outbound messages, default values, and Web-to-Lead and Web-to-Case forms.
• E. Encrypted fields are not searchable and cannot be used to define report criteria.

Correct answer: A, B, D, E

Explanation

The correct answers A, B, D, and E highlight the limitations of encrypted fields in search and reporting contexts, as well as their unavailability in various processes. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that encrypted fields can have default values, which is not permitted.