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What does the full scope parameter allow?

1. Access to limited user data

2. Access to system configuration settings

3. Access to all data accessible by the logged-in user

4. Access to user authentication only

The correct answer is: Access to all data accessible by the logged-in user

The full scope parameter grants access to all data that is accessible by the logged-in user. When this parameter is included in a request, it allows the application to obtain a comprehensive view of the user’s data permissions, enabling it to interact with various data objects that the user has access to within Salesforce. This includes the ability to read, create, update, or delete records as permitted by the user's profile and permission sets. This capability is particularly significant when building applications that require extensive data operations tied to user interactions in the Salesforce ecosystem. By leveraging the full scope parameter, developers can ensure they retrieve the necessary data for functionality while maintaining compliance with the user's permissions and security models. Other options address limited access conditions or specific data types but do not encompass the breadth of access provided by the full scope parameter. For instance, limited user data would restrict the application to specific records instead of providing complete access. Access to system configuration settings pertains to administrative permissions rather than user data access. Similarly, user authentication only would focus solely on validating identity without the ability to interact with data. Therefore, the full scope parameter is aligned with the broader data access model as permitted by the logged-in user's permissions.