Salesforce Platform Developer Practice Exam

Creating valid Account records from a Static Resource is an effective strategy for reducing code changes related to validation rules. When developers use Static Resources to store static data, such as valid Account records, they can easily access this data whenever needed, ensuring that the criteria for the validation rules are consistently met.

By leveraging Static Resources, the developer can set up a controlled environment wherein the records used in testing or validation are predefined and remain unchanged unless explicitly updated. This minimizes the risk of frequent adjustments to code, as the underlying data used to validate or test interactions with the Account objects does not require frequent changes in the logic itself.

This approach ensures that if any validation rules change in the future, developers can simply update the Static Resource without needing to modify the core logic of the application code. Consequently, this technique contributes to maintaining clean code and enhances maintainability, making it easier to implement future changes.

In contrast, the other options may not suit the goal of minimizing code changes as effectively. Loading records directly from the database could introduce complexity, particularly if the database itself undergoes changes. Using an external API might create additional dependencies that can complicate integrations and necessitate more code changes if the API specification changes. Querying for records during tests only could lead to