Question

What can Cross object formulas reference?

1) Both parent and child object records
2) Parent Object Records only
3) Records of the same object
4) Child Object records only

Answer 1

Cross object formulas in platforms like Salesforce can reference Parent Object Records only, allowing fields from the parent object to be used in a formula typically in a master-detail or lookup relationship.

Step-by-step explanation:

When we talk about cross object formulas, we refer to a feature in database management systems that allows you to use a formula to reference fields from different objects (relations or tables) in a structured relationship. Specifically, within Salesforce or similar platforms, a cross object formula can reference:

1. Parent Object Records only

This means that it allows formulas to reference fields from the parent object in a master-detail or lookup relationship. It does not support referencing fields from child object records directly. However, through the use of roll-up summary fields or other indirect methods, information from child records can at times be aggregated and referenced in the parent object.