Encrypted Fields | Salesforce Certification Exam | Platform App Builder

Correct Answer: A & B

Encrypted fields will always displayed as mask unless the user has the permission on his profile to view encrypted system permission.

Encrypted fields are used in email templates, but the value will always be masked.

Option C is incorrect because existing custom fields cannot be converted to encrypted fields

Option D is incorrect because encrypted fields cannot be converted to another field type.

Encrypted fields in Salesforce are a security feature that allow sensitive data to be stored in a way that is secure and compliant with regulatory standards. When a field is encrypted, its contents are scrambled using an encryption algorithm, so that the data is unreadable without the decryption key.

Here are the answers to each statement regarding encrypted fields:

A. Displayed as mask unless user has view encrypted system permission on profile

This statement is true. By default, encrypted fields are displayed as masked fields to users who do not have the "View Encrypted Data" permission on their profile. This is a security measure to ensure that sensitive data remains secure and is only accessible to authorized users who have been granted permission to view the data.

B. Will always display encrypted in email templates

This statement is also true. Encrypted fields will always display as encrypted in email templates, regardless of whether the recipient has permission to view encrypted data or not. This is because email templates are often sent to external parties who may not be authorized to view sensitive data.

C. Existing custom fields can be converted into encrypted fields

This statement is true. Existing custom fields can be converted into encrypted fields, as long as the field meets certain requirements. For example, the field must not be a formula field, a roll-up summary field, or a multi-select picklist field. Additionally, any data in the field must first be cleared before the field can be encrypted.

D. Encrypted fields can be converted to another field type.

This statement is false. Once a field has been encrypted, it cannot be converted to another field type. This is because the encryption process irreversibly alters the data in the field, making it unreadable without the decryption key. If you need to change the data type of an encrypted field, you will need to create a new field and manually copy the data over.