Salesforce enforces CPU time limits on synchronous automation processes like Flows and Apex. To decrease CPU time usage in Flows:
A. Reduce the number of formulas — Complex or repeated formula calculations consume CPU resources. Simplifying them improves performance.
C. Reduce the number of cross-object references — These create expensive queries and operations during flow execution.
E. Reduce the number of elements — Each element adds to execution complexity. Minimizing unnecessary elements decreases CPU time.
Incorrect Options:
B. “Decision Bypass” is not a standard Salesforce term. Adding more decision elements does not reduce CPU usage.
D. Flow Interview timeout refers to user interaction time, not CPU limit.
Reference Extracts from Salesforce Process Automation Study Guide:
“CPU time can be reduced by simplifying formulas, minimizing the number of elements, and avoiding cross-object references that increase query load.”
“The more elements and calculations a flow has, the more CPU time it consumes.”
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