Salesforce Certified Associate Practice Exam

What lookup relationship exists between Accounts and Contacts?

1. Contacts are related to Accounts through a lookup relationship

2. Accounts are related to Contacts through a many-to-many relationship

3. Accounts can exist independently of Contacts

4. Contacts cannot be created without an associated Account

The correct answer is: Contacts are related to Accounts through a lookup relationship

The lookup relationship between Accounts and Contacts is such that Contacts are indeed related to Accounts through a lookup relationship. In Salesforce, this relationship is designed to facilitate the association of multiple Contacts to a single Account. Each Contact record can reference one Account, but an Account can have many associated Contacts. This structure supports a common business scenario where multiple individuals (Contacts) work at the same organization (Account). Regarding the other options, while Accounts can exist independently of Contacts—which means it is valid to have an Account without any associated Contacts—this highlights the flexibility of the data model rather than contradicting the lookup relationship. The assertion about a many-to-many relationship is also inaccurate; the connection remains a one-to-many relationship (one Account to many Contacts). Lastly, the statement suggesting that Contacts cannot be created without an associated Account is incorrect as well—Contacts can exist without being tied to any Account in Salesforce, although they are typically more useful when associated.