Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Training - Fields

The video tutorial discusses the importance of object fields in Salesforce, comparing them to database columns. It explains standard fields that are automatically included and cannot be deleted, and custom fields that can be created and managed by users. Various field types are introduced, such as auto number, checkbox, currency, date, and more advanced types like text, encrypted, and URL fields. The tutorial emphasizes the significance of these fields in maintaining accurate records and enhancing user interaction with Salesforce objects.

What is a field in the context of a database?

Explain the difference between standard fields and custom fields.

What types of fields are automatically included in custom objects?

Describe the purpose of an auto number field.

What are multi-select picklists and how are they used?

How do encrypted fields function in data management?

What is the significance of URL fields in object management?