Data Loader

Question 1

In what situation should the data loader be used in Salesforce? Choose 2

A. A user’s org Edition and settings permits salesforce’s API access
B. A user needs to import data into custom objects from an XLS file
C. A user needs to import data from a linux-based operating system
D. A user needs to export data from their Salesforce org

Answer 1

A, D

Salesforce data loader need access to the Salesforce API in order to work.
Editions of Salesforce that allow API access are unlimited, Enterprise, and developer Editions.

Question 2

API access is not needed in order to use data loader?

True
False

Answer 2

False

API access is needed in order to use data loader

Question 3

Which Salesforce editions allow API access?

Answer 3

Unlimited, Enterprise, and Developer Editions.

For an additional cost professional edition users can purchase API access for the purpose of loading data.

Question 4

Data loader can only read data from a CSV file?

True
False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

In what format will all the success and failure files be generated by the data loader upon completion?

Answer 5

They will all be CSV files

Question 6

Can a user use the data loader on a linux-based operating system?

Answer 6

No, data loader is only supported on Windows or Mac operating systems.

Question 7

Can data loader be run from the command line?

Answer 7

Yes