Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant Test

What is a consequence of a user changing their password in terms of security tokens?

1. The security token expires

2. The security token remains unchanged

3. The security token must be re-generated

4. The security token is automatically reset

The correct answer is: The security token expires

When a user changes their password in Salesforce, the consequence is that the associated security token becomes invalid. This is a security measure to protect user accounts from unauthorized access following a password change. When a password is modified, Salesforce assumes that the previous security token should no longer be valid, as it could potentially have been compromised while the previous password was still in use. Therefore, the user must generate a new security token to access their account through the API or third-party applications that require this form of authentication. Generating a new security token typically involves requesting it through the Salesforce user interface or via email, ensuring that the user has the latest token that corresponds to their new password. This helps maintain security and integrity of the accounts within the Salesforce environment.