Copado Certified Practice Exam

What are 'Custom Metadata Types'?

1. Predefined Salesforce objects for data storage

2. Types created by users to store application-specific data in Salesforce

3. Standard types provided by Copado

4. Metadata types used for external databases

The correct answer is: Types created by users to store application-specific data in Salesforce

Custom Metadata Types are defined by users to store application-specific data within Salesforce. They allow developers to create custom data structures that can be used to manage application settings and configuration in a more intuitive manner. This capability enables organizations to maintain metadata that is unique to their business processes without having to rely on standard objects or hard-coding values in the application. Using Custom Metadata Types, users can define fields, manage records, and seamlessly deploy these structures across various environments (such as development, testing, and production) as part of their metadata deployments. This flexibility is particularly important for managing application configuration, as it enables changes to be made without requiring data manipulation through traditional Salesforce records. In contrast, predefined Salesforce objects for data storage pertain to standard Salesforce functionality, while standard types provided by Copado may refer to specific tools within the Copado ecosystem rather than core Salesforce features. Additionally, metadata types used for external databases do not align with the concept of Custom Metadata Types, which are intended for storing metadata specific to Salesforce applications.