Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumFlow Types and Triggers

An administrator at a maritime cargo carrier is configuring automation for a custom object named Port_Inspection__c. Whenever a new inspection record is created or an existing record's inspection score is modified, the system must set the Inspection_Tier__c field on that same record before it is committed to the database. The requirement states that this update must execute with maximum performance and without consuming additional DML operations. Which flow trigger configuration should the administrator use?

  1. A
    A Record-Triggered Flow configured for Actions and Related Records
  2. A Record-Triggered Flow configured for Fast Field UpdatesAnswer
  3. C
    A Schedule-Triggered Flow that queries records and updates each record inside a loop
  4. D
    An Autolaunched Flow initiated by an Approval Process initial submission action

Answer

A Record-Triggered Flow configured for Fast Field Updates
A Record-Triggered Flow configured for Fast Field Updates (before-save) runs before the record is saved to the database. It updates fields directly on the triggering record without requiring an Update Records element, resulting in faster execution and zero additional DML statement usage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the automation requirement and target record
Identified that the update targets fields on the same triggering record (Port_Inspection__c) upon record creation or update.
Determining whether updates apply to the triggering record or external/related records determines the optimal flow trigger type.
2
Evaluate execution timing and performance constraints
The requirement specifies modifying field values before database commit with optimal performance and without extra DML operations.
Fast Field Updates (before-save trigger) execute before the record is written to the database, updating field values directly in memory on $Record.
3
Select the appropriate flow trigger configuration
Selected a Record-Triggered Flow optimized for Fast Field Updates.
Fast Field Updates are significantly faster than after-save flows (Actions and Related Records) and avoid triggering recursive save cycles or consuming extra DML limits.

Key Concept

Record-Triggered Flow trigger timing: Fast Field Updates (Before-Save) vs Actions and Related Records (After-Save)
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Rate this question

Topics

Flow Types and Triggers

More questions from this topic