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The document outlines various scenario-based interview questions for Salesforce developers, focusing on topics such as async processing, query optimization, security enforcement, deployment best practices, automation consolidation, event-driven architecture, front-end communication, and custom audit solutions. Each scenario includes the purpose of the question, logic and answers, as well as common struggles candidates may face. Additionally, it promotes a preparation service for Salesforce interviews, offering tailored mock interviews and guidance on various Salesforce-related topics.

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Prepared Hard Still Not Enough ? 1750506333

The document outlines various scenario-based interview questions for Salesforce developers, focusing on topics such as async processing, query optimization, security enforcement, deployment best practices, automation consolidation, event-driven architecture, front-end communication, and custom audit solutions. Each scenario includes the purpose of the question, logic and answers, as well as common struggles candidates may face. Additionally, it promotes a preparation service for Salesforce interviews, offering tailored mock interviews and guidance on various Salesforce-related topics.

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SALESFORCE

SALESFORCE

DEVELOPER
DEVELOPER

SCENARIO-BASED
SCENARIO-BASED

INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW

QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
Scenario: Some records fail due to transient issues (like
API limits).

Question Purpose: Assess resilience in async processing.

Logic & Answer:


Collect failed records in execute()
Store in a Custom Object or Custom Metadata with
retry attempts
Retry using Queueable or another Batch job

Common Struggles:
Not checking Database.SaveResult for errors
Retrying all records instead of failed ones
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Scenario: A query on Opportunity is slow due to non-
selective filters in a batch job.

Question Purpose: Assess your understanding of query


optimization.

Logic & Answer:


Use indexed fields (Id, Name, External Ids, etc.) in
WHERE clause
Use query plan tool in Developer Console to evaluate
selectivity
Avoid LIKE, NOT, != in filters

Common Struggles:
Not analyzing query plan
Using non-indexed custom fields
Poor filtering leading to full table scan

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Scenario: A utility Apex class should be used only by
internal users.

Question Purpose: Tests security enforcement beyond


profiles.

Logic & Answer:


Check $Profile.Name or UserInfo.getProfileId() in Apex
logic
Restrict visibility via Permission Set, Apex Class
Access

Common Struggles:
Using hardcoded profile names
Forgetting to test with multiple profiles
Not setting Apex class access properly in
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Scenario: A Flow worked in Sandbox but failed in
Production due to field-level security.

Question Purpose: Checks deployment and validation


best practices.

Logic & Answer:


Use Change Sets or Unmanaged Package
Validate permissions, field-level access, and active
version
Test with user-level permissions before activating

Common Struggles:
Deploying active flows without testing
Not assigning correct access to the running user
Ignoring error paths in Flow

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Scenario: A Contact update fires Flow + PB + Trigger and
causes conflicts.

Question Purpose: Evaluate understanding of


automation consolidation and best practices.

Logic & Answer:


Consolidate all logic into Flow or Apex, avoid
redundancy
Use Debug Logs to track order of execution
Deactivate older Process Builders and Workflow Rules
gradually

Common Struggles:
Not knowing order of execution (trigger > workflow >
PB > flow)
Leaving legacy automation active
Ignoring potential looping issues

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Scenario: You need to notify multiple systems when a
case is closed.

Question Purpose: Assess knowledge of event-driven


architecture in Salesforce.

Logic & Answer:


Create a Platform Event object
Publish event from Apex, Flow, or Process Builder
Subscribe using Trigger (Apex), Flow, or external
system (via CometD)

Common Struggles:
Confusing Platform Events with Custom Events
Forgetting event ordering is not guaranteed
Not monitoring replay IDs or dead-letter queue in
integrations.

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Scenario: Two unrelated LWCs on the same Lightning
page need to exchange data.

Question Purpose: Assess front-end inter-component


communication.

Logic & Answer:


Create an LMS channel using XML file
Use publishMessage() and subscribe() to share data
Works in Lightning App, Record Page, and Utility Bar

Common Struggles:
Trying to use LMS outside supported containers
Forgetting to unsubscribe on component destroy
Misunderstanding one-to-one vs. broadcast
messaging.

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Scenario: Client turned off field tracking for
performance but still wants audit logs.

Question Purpose: Evaluate custom audit solutions.

Logic & Answer:

Use before update trigger


Compare old vs. new values
Insert custom log record (with User, Time, Change)

Common Struggles:
Forgetting to bulkify logic
Logging changes even when values are unchanged
Creating too many logs, impacting performance.

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