Free Salesforce Plat-Dev-210 Actual Exam Questions s - Question 1 Discussion
service expects the field value to be an integer. However, the DataRaptor is sending it as a string.
Which action can the developer take to fix this?
I think just setting the output type to Integer (A) might not truly convert the data, it could still send it as a string. Using TOINTEGER in a formula (D) forces actual conversion, so D sounds more reliable here.
If setting output type (A) just labels it, then formula (D) ensures actual conversion. D
D definitely forces the type conversion, so it’s a safe bet if A doesn’t work as expected.
A/C? The Output Data Type (A) should handle type casting when sending data out, while changing input type (C) doesn’t make sense since it’s extract-only. So A feels more relevant than C here.
A/D? I get why A seems easiest since you just pick integer as the output type, which should handle the conversion automatically. But if that setting only labels the data and doesn’t actually convert it, then D’s formula with TOINTEGER definitely guarantees the type is right. I’d say if formulas are allowed, D gives you more control and certainty about the data type being an integer before output. C doesn’t seem right because input type usually deals with incoming data, not output formatting. B’s default value won't fix type issues either.
Maybe A works because setting the Output Data Type to Integer should enforce the correct type on export. That seems simpler than adding a formula step just for type conversion.
Maybe D could work too since using TOINTEGER in a formula explicitly converts the value, guaranteeing the right type. If the Output tab setting doesn’t actually perform type casting but just labels it, then the formula approach might be more reliable. Plus, formulas offer more control if you need to handle edge cases before passing data on.
Option A seems straightforward—setting Output Data Type to Integer ensures correct data type on output.
If the Output Data Type can be set, that usually controls the final format sent. Changing Input Data Type in the extract tab (option C) might not affect output formatting, so maybe C isn’t the right move here.
I think A makes the most sense here. Setting the Output Data Type to Integer directly tells the DataRaptor how to format the field when sending data out, which should fix the string vs integer issue without extra steps. D depends on whether formulas like TOINTEGER are supported, and that’s not guaranteed. So, A seems like the more reliable fix.
It’s A, setting the output data type to Integer should handle the conversion directly.
D. Using a formula with TOINTEGER makes sense here since you want to explicitly convert the string to an integer just before output. This way, you control the exact data type sent out without depending on input or default values. If TOINTEGER is supported, it's the cleanest fix. Option A might look tempting, but just changing the output data type might not convert the actual value, especially if the source is a string.
Option D—do we know if TOINTEGER is supported in this version?