Salesforce App Builder Practice Exam

What is one consequence of a cascading workflow rule re-evaluation?

1. It can only happen twice.

2. It can be triggered up to five times.

3. It requires manual intervention.

4. It only affects the initial rule.

The correct answer is: It can be triggered up to five times.

When a cascading workflow rule re-evaluation occurs, it allows for a chain reaction where the updated values from one workflow can trigger additional workflow rules. Specifically, one workflow can lead to the re-evaluation of other rules, and this can happen up to five times within the same transaction. This means that a single change can potentially initiate multiple cycles of workflow evaluations if the conditions of the subsequent rules continue to be met. This cascading effect is vital for automating complex business processes, ensuring that all relevant workflows are activated in response to changes in data. The other options do not accurately represent the behavior of cascading workflow rules. Some suggest limitations that do not apply, such as the number of times it can occur, or that it affects only the initial rule, which overlooks how subsequent rules can be impacted by the changes introduced in earlier evaluations.