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Option C is correct because including selective criteria in query filters can improve the performance of the integration. Selective criteria are filters that reduce the number of records that need to be scanned by the query optimizer, such as indexed fields, standard indexes, or custom indexes. Selective criteria can help the query run faster and avoid hitting the query timeout limit or the query row limit.

Option D is correct because removing the sharing restrictions can improve the performance of the integration. Sharing restrictions are filters that limit the access to records based on the user’s role, profile, or sharing rules.Sharing restrictions can add complexity and overhead to the query execution, as they require additional joins and calculations. Removing the sharing restrictions can simplify the query and reduce the number of records that need to be processed.

Option A is incorrect because including non-selective criteria in query filters can degrade the performance of the integration. Non-selective criteria are filters that do not reduce the number of records that need to be scanned by the query optimizer, such as non-indexed fields, formula fields, or OR conditions. Non-selective criteria can cause the query to run slower and hit the query timeout limit or the query row limit.

Option B is incorrect because removing the query filters can degrade the performance of the integration. Query filters are conditions that specify which records to retrieve from the database, such as WHERE clauses or LIMIT clauses. Query filters can help the query run faster and avoid retrieving unnecessary or unwanted data. Removing the query filters can increase the number of records that need to be processed and transmitted by the integration.

The end-to-end response time from the user’s perspective is the time elapsed between the user’s request and the user’s receipt of the final response. In the diagram, this corresponds to the sum of A and H, which are the durations of the synchronous calls from the user interface to the cloud-based application and back. The other durations (B to G) are either internal tothe cloud-based application or asynchronous calls that do not affect the user’s perception of response time. Therefore, the correct answer is D, because it represents the sum of A and H.

OpenId ConnectAuthentication Provider and Registration Handler, and SAML SSO and just-in-time provisioning are two requirements that the Salesforce Community Cloud can support for self-registration and SSO. OpenId Connect is a protocol that allows users to authenticatewith an external identity provider and access Salesforce resources. A registration handler is a class that implements the Auth.RegistrationHandler interface and defines the logic for creating or updating a user in Salesforce after authentication. SAML SSOis a protocol that allows users to log in to Salesforce with a single click, using an assertion from an identity provider that confirms the user’s identity. Just-in-time provisioning is a feature that allows Salesforce to create or update a user account based on the information in the SAML assertion. References: Certification - Integration Architect - Trailhead, [OpenID Connect Authentication Providers], [SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) Service for Salesforce]

Option A is correct because using ESB (Mule) with cache/state management can help to handle the long-running requests from Salesforce and return a request ID or a response if available from the external systems. This way, Salesforce does not have to wait for the externalsystems to respond and can avoid the API gateway timeout1

Option C is correct because using Continuation callouts can make the eligibility check request from Salesforce from Lightning UI at page load without blocking the UI thread. Continuation callouts are asynchronous and can handle long-running requestsup to 60 seconds23

Option E is correct because implementing a ‘Check Update’ button that passes a requestID received from ESB can allow the user to manually check the status of the eligibility check request. This can be useful when theresponse is not available within the Continuation timeout limit or when the user wants to refresh the data4

Option B is incorrect because recommending synchronous Apex callouts from Lightning UI to External Systems via Mule and implementing polling on APIgateway timeout can cause performance issues and user frustration. Synchronous Apex callouts block the UI thread and can only handle requests up to 120 seconds. Polling on API gateway timeout can increasethe network traffic and consume the callout limits25

Option D is incorrect because creating a Platform Event in Salesforce via Remote-Call-In and using the empAPI in the lightning UI to serve 3,000 concurrent users can introduce complexity and scalability issues. Platform Events are meant for event-driven architecture and not for request-response scenarios. Remote-Call-In requires an additional license and configuration. empAPI has a limit of 1,000 concurrent subscribers per channel678

Option C is correct because Salesforce should be the system of record for their customers and prospects, as it is the CRM solution that the sales and service associates use to view and log their interactions with them. Salesforce can also integrate with the Marketing and ERP solutions to display relevant information from those systems, such as campaign history, invoices, and orders12

Option A is incorrect because ERP is not a suitable system of record for customers and prospects, as it is mainly focused on invoicing and order fulfillment. ERP may not have all the data that the sales and service associates need to interactwith them, such as contact details, preferences, activities, and opportunities. ERP may also have different datamodels and definitions than Salesforce and Marketing, which can cause data quality and consistency issues3

Option B is incorrect because Marketing is not a suitable system of record for customers and prospects, as it is mainly focused on email campaigns. Marketing may not have all the data that the sales and service associates need to interact with them, such as account information, service cases, contracts, and quotes. Marketing may also have different data models and definitions than Salesforce and ERP, which can cause data quality and consistency issues.

Option D is incorrect because creating a new custom database for customers and prospects is not a feasible orefficient solution, as it would require additional development, maintenance, and integration costs. It would also create another layer of complexity and potential data duplication in the system landscape. Salesforce already provides a robust and flexibleplatform for managing customer and prospect data, which can be easily customized and integrated with other systems.

Using Salesforce custom object, custom REST API and ETL is a better solution than using Salesforce standard object, REST API and ETL. A custom object can store the order information and provide more flexibility and control overthe data model, validation rules, triggers, etc. A custom REST API can be used to create orders in real time from Salesforce, using the ESB as a proxy to communicate with the legacy system. An ETL tool can be used to sync the order history and status fromthe legacy system to Salesforce, using the last modified date as a filter. This way, sales reps can see the order history and the most up-to-date information on current order status, and managers can run reports on order volumes and fulfillment timelines.A standard object, such as Order, may not meet all the business requirements and may require more customization than a custom object. A standard REST API may not provide enough security and error handling for creating orders in real time. Reference: Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer Resource Guide, page 18

This is because SSL/TLS mutual authentication is a security featurethat allows Salesforce to verify the identity of the client that connects to its API endpoint on port 8443. To enable this feature, you need to upload a client certificate to Salesforce and assign the “Enforce SSL/TLS Mutual Authentication” user permission to the users who need to access the company portal. The other options are not sufficient for this scenario because:

A, Enable My Domain and SSL/TLS, is a prerequisite for using SSL/TLS mutual authentication, but it does not ensure that all integrations use it. My Domain allows you to customize your Salesforce domain name and SSL/TLS provides encryption for your data in transit.

C, Generate a Self-signed Certificate, is a step that you need to do on the client side to create a certificate that can be usedfor SSL/TLS mutual authentication, but it does not ensure that allintegrations use it. You also need to upload the certificate to Salesforce and assign the user permission.

D, Generate a CA-signed Certificate, is an alternative to generating a self-signedcertificate, but it also does not ensure that all integrations use SSL/TLS mutual authentication. You still need to upload the certificate to Salesforce and assign the user permission.

Option A is correct because Salesforce B2C Commerce to Service Cloud Connector is an integration solution that allows service agents to see order history from a B2C Commerce system. Salesforce B2C Commerce to Service CloudConnector is a pre-built package that integrates Salesforce B2C Commerce and Service Cloud using REST APIs and Platform Events. It enables service agents to view, edit, cancel, and refund orders from B2C Commerce within the Service Cloud console. It also supports features such as customer verification, order search, order details, and order history.

Option B is incorrect because a REST API offered by Commerce Platform is not an integration solution that allows service agents to see order history from a B2CCommerce system. A REST API offered by Commerce Platform is a set of web services that expose the functionality and data of the Commerce Platform to external applications. It can be used to create, update, delete, or query resources such as products, catalogs, customers, or orders. However, a REST API offered by Commerce Platform is not a complete integration solution, as it requires additional development, configuration, and maintenance to connect with Service Cloud and display the order history in the Service Cloud console.

Option C is incorrect because Mulesoft Anypoint Platform is not an integration solution that allows service agents to see order history from a B2C Commerce system. Mulesoft Anypoint Platform is a platform that enables developers to build, manage, and monitor integrations and APIs across various systems and applications. It can be used to connect Salesforce B2C Commerce and Service Cloud using various connectors, protocols, and transformations. However, Mulesoft Anypoint Platform is not apre-built integration solution, as it requires additional development, configuration, and maintenance to connect with Service Cloud and display the order history in the Service Cloud console.

Option D is incorrect because a REST API offered by SalesforcePlatform is not an integration solution that allows service agents to see order history from a B2C Commerce system. A REST API offered by Salesforce Platform is a set of web services that expose the functionality and data of the Salesforce Platform to external applications. It can be used to create, update, delete, or query resources such as objects, records, metadata, or Apex classes. However, a REST API offered by Salesforce Platform is not a complete integration solution, as it requires additional development, configuration, and maintenance to connect with B2C Commerce and display the order history in the Service Cloud console.

The Salesforce Community Cloud should support OpenId Connect Authentication Provider and Registration Handler, and SAML SSO and just-in-time provisioning for self-registration and SSO. OpenId Connect is a protocol that allows users to authenticate with an external identity provider and access Salesforce resources. A registration handler is a class that implements the Auth.RegistrationHandler interface and defines how to create new users or update existing users in Salesforce from the information received from the identity provider. SAML SSO is a protocol that allows users to log in to Salesforce with a single credential from an identity provider. Just-in-time provisioning is a featurethat allows creating or updating user accounts in Salesforce based on SAML assertions.