Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Training - Demo One - Creating Custom Objects and Fields

This video tutorial demonstrates how to create custom objects and fields in Salesforce. It begins with setting up the environment and proceeds to create a custom object named 'Customer'. The tutorial covers configuring object settings, including API names, help settings, and enabling features like notes and attachments. It also explains how to create custom fields, such as a mobile phone field, and validate the custom object within the Salesforce app. The video concludes with a brief overview of accessing and managing the newly created custom object.

What is the first step in creating custom objects and fields in a developer org?

• Create a new developer org

• Access the object manager directly

• Open the Salesforce help window

• Navigate to the setup gear

Before creating a custom object, what should you verify?

• That the object name is unique

• That the object starts with a vowel

• That the object has a visual force page

• That the object is sensitive to help settings

Which setting allows users to find records of a custom object through global search?

• Allow streaming

• Enable chatter groupings

• Enable search status

• Allow bulk API access

What can be customized when creating a tab for a custom object?

• The tab's data type

• The tab's API name

• The tab's color and icon

• The tab's default page layout

How can you restrict access to a custom object tab for certain profiles?

• By hiding the tab in the app launcher

• By unchecking the include option for specific apps

• By adjusting profile permissions

• By disabling the tab in the setup menu

What is the purpose of creating a custom field within a custom object?

• To provide a unique identifier for the object

• To add a new data type to the object

• To capture specific information like a phone number

• To change the object's API name

Which data type would be appropriate for storing a client's phone number?

• Email

• Phone

• Number

• Text

What happens when you save a custom field in a custom object?

• The field is locked from further changes

• The field is automatically added to all profiles

• The field can be edited or deleted later

• The field becomes a standard field

How can you verify that a custom object is accessible in the sales app?

• By creating a new developer org

• By opening the Salesforce help window

• By reviewing the setup menu

• By checking the app launcher

What is automatically available when a custom object is created?

• A set of standard fields

• A custom visual force page

• A default profile access

• A unique API name