Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Training - Standard and Custom Objects

The video tutorial explains the concept of objects in Salesforce, highlighting their role as database tables that store organizational data. It discusses the difference between standard and custom objects, providing examples of standard objects like accounts and contacts. The tutorial also covers the creation of custom objects to meet specific business needs and emphasizes the importance of objects in enhancing business processes and data management.

What is the primary function of an object in Salesforce?

• To replace Excel spreadsheets

• To store data specific to an organization

• To serve as a user interface

• To provide IT support

How do Salesforce objects help users with little IT background?

• By offering a user-friendly interface

• By providing a complex interface

• By eliminating the need for data interaction

• By requiring regular table interaction

What are leads in the context of Salesforce?

• Existing customers

• Completed transactions

• New business opportunities

• Sales reports

What is the difference between standard and custom objects in Salesforce?

• Standard objects are for IT use only

• Custom objects are more expensive

• Standard objects come pre-built, custom objects are created by users

• Standard objects are customizable, custom objects are not

Which of the following is a standard object in Salesforce?

• Tasks

• Projects

• Invoices

• Accounts

What is the role of campaigns in Salesforce?

• To automate IT processes

• To track employee performance

• To group contacts or accounts for follow-up

• To manage financial transactions

Why might a business create custom objects in Salesforce?

• To simplify the user interface

• To reduce data storage

• To meet specific business needs

• To replace standard objects