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Certified Platform App Builder Exam - Question 272


Field type conversion.

Which of the following are true? (Choose two.)

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Correct Answer: ABCD

Data can be lost when converting from auto-number to text because auto-number fields are system-generated and unique, while text fields are not guaranteed to be unique or retain the same value. Information can be lost when converting from text area (rich) to text area (long) because rich text areas support HTML and images, which are not supported in long text areas, leading to potential data loss such as images and HTML markup.

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darrouchOptions: AB
Dec 23, 2020

A B https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=notes_on_changing_custom_field_types.htm&type=5

dragonmx0914
Jan 12, 2021

A because data will be lost when you convert FROM Autonumber B because data will be lost when converting TO Currency

[Removed]Options: BD
Jun 9, 2021

Correct Answer: B, D

propionic01Options: AD
Dec 25, 2020

Good answer is A,D

AYUNA
May 10, 2022

D is not right, text area (rich) can only covert to text area (long)

sandy1230
Jan 3, 2021

You can only convert rich text area fields into long text area fields. Any images are deleted the next time the long text area field is saved.

sandy1230Options: BD
Jan 3, 2021

B,D correct answers

tianheyihuiOptions: CD
Oct 26, 2022

I think answers are CD A If you convert an auto-number field into a text field, the data in that field remains unchanged. B Data will not lost converting from number to currency(assuming that field lengths are identical)

sandy1230Options: AC
Jan 3, 2021

If you convert an auto-number field into a text field, the data in that field remains unchanged. Also, you can safely convert a text custom field into an auto-number field without losing your data. Converting an auto-number field into any other data type results in data loss.

sandy1230
Jan 3, 2021

Changing to Currency from any other type can cause loss of data

sf2022Options: AD
Aug 1, 2022

ans are A, D

BlueWhale4617Options: AB
Dec 13, 2022

A nd B for sure! https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.notes_on_changing_custom_field_types.htm&type=5

Jason_ROptions: AB
Jan 9, 2023

ANSWER: AB Changing the data type of an existing custom field can cause data loss in these situations: A. Data can be lost when converting from auto-number to text. "Changing from Auto Number to any other type" B. Data can be lost converting from number to currency (assuming that field lengths are identical). "Changing to Currency FROM any other type" NOT: C. Data can be lost when converting from simple picklist to multi picklist. "You can change custom picklists into multi-select picklists without losing any data." D. Information can be lost when converting from text area (rich) to text area (long). "You can convert rich text area fields into long text area fields only. Any images get deleted the next time you save the long text area field. " https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=notes_on_changing_custom_field_types.htm&type=5

sandy1230
Jan 3, 2021

Changing to Picklist (Multi-Select) from any other type Currently defined picklist values are retained when you change a picklist to a multi-select picklist.

sahemsOptions: AD
Mar 19, 2021

Correct Answer is A&D 1. If you convert an auto-number field into a text field, the data in that field remains unchanged. 2. You can only convert rich text area fields into long text area fields. Any images are deleted the next time the long text area field is saved. After converting, markup is hidden in the long text area field but it is not removed from the record until you save the record. That way, the markup can be restored if you change your mind.

sahems
Mar 19, 2021

Sorry I thought the question was asking about false, the answer is B&C

Liv021Options: BC
Mar 17, 2022

B and C are corect. Changing the data type of an existing custom field can cause data loss in these situations: B- "Changing to Currency from any other type" C- "Changing to Picklist (Multi-Select) from any other type"

danielVentura
Jan 24, 2023

In this case, A, B and D are correct

irfan232323Options: CD
Jan 31, 2024

Correct Answer are C & D I have tried and tested C Changing to the selected data type will cause inactive picklist values to be lost. D Field Conversion Long text areas do not support HTML markup. What do you want Salesforce to do with the HTML markup in this field? Remove the HTML markup. Only the content will be kept. Keep the HTML markup. The markup will be visible on detail pages as plain text.

sypark222Options: BD
Apr 25, 2024

The answer should be B D. A : If you convert an auto-number field into a text field, the data in that field remains unchanged. Also, you can safely convert a text custom field into an auto-number field without losing your data. C : You can change custom picklists into multi-select picklists without losing any data.