Changing a Data Type

Question 1

Which of the following should be considered when changing a custom Fields data type? Choose 2

A. Changing a custom picklist to a multi select picklist will cause data loss
B. A user can change the datatype of a custom field that is mapped for lead conversion
C. Changing the data type of a custom field is not available for all data types
D. Rich Text area Fields can only be converted into long text area fields

Answer 1

C, D

C. Not every custom data type field can be changed. Example - encrypted field

D. The long text area is the only other field type large enough to match to a rich text area field

Question 2

Rich Text area Fields can be converted into which field types?

A. Picklist
B. Multi-Picklist
C. Encypted
D. Long text area field
E. Address

Answer 2

D.

Long text area field.
Keep in mind that if you do change a rich text field to long text field, any images that were in the rich text area field will be deleted once the change is saved.

Question 3

When a rich text field is converted to a long text field html markup is immediately lost?

True
False

Answer 3

False

After conversion of the field other HTML markup is hidden in the long text area field but it’s not removed from the record until the user makes an edit to that record and then save the record.
This way they can revert back if they change their mind.

Question 4

Data can be lost when converting from what field type to any other type?

Answer 4

Number
Percent
Currency
Checkbox
Multi select picklist
Auto number

Question 5

When changing the data type of an external ID field which data types will not cause the field to no longer act as an external ID?

Answer 5

Text
Number
Email

Question 6

A user can change the datatype of a custom field that is mapped for lead conversion?

True
False

Answer 6

False

A user is not able to change the datatype of a field that is mapped for lead conversion

Question 7

Changing the data type of a custom field is not available for all data types?

True
False

Answer 7

True

not all data types can be converted. For example encrypted data fields cannot be converted.