Question

Difficulty: EasyData Import Wizard and Data Loader Utilities

A system administrator needs to insert 3,000 new Contact records into Salesforce while ensuring that duplicate records are automatically detected and blocked during the import process. Which data utility should the administrator use to accomplish this task?

  1. Data Import WizardAnswer
  2. B
    Data Loader
  3. C
    Data Export Service
  4. D
    Mass Transfer Records

Answer

Data Import Wizard should be used because it supports importing standard objects like Contacts (up to 50,000 records) and natively includes duplicate detection features.
The Data Import Wizard is the appropriate tool for this scenario because it supports standard objects like Contacts up to 50,000 records and includes native duplicate detection capabilities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate record volume and target object
The requirement involves inserting 3,000 Contact records, which is well below the 50,000 limit for Data Import Wizard.
Data Import Wizard supports standard objects such as Accounts, Contacts, Leads, and Solutions up to 50,000 records.
2
Evaluate functional requirements
The operation requires automatic duplicate detection during import.
Data Import Wizard natively provides duplicate matching options (e.g., matching by Email or Name) during the setup steps.

Key Concept

Data Import Wizard vs Data Loader features and limits
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