Which statement is true about mass updates and attachments for an award?

• A. The mass update for an award must be saved prior to adding an attachment
• B. An attachment can be added before saving the mass update
• C. Attachments are optional and independent of mass updates
• D. Mass updates do not require saving

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that attachments are linked to a saved parent record. In this workflow, an attachment needs a valid mass update ID to attach to, and that ID only exists after you save the mass update. Saving creates the persistent record in the system, giving the mass update a unique identifier to which files can be attached. If you try to add an attachment before saving, there’s no saved mass update to reference, so the attachment can’t be properly stored or linked.

Once the mass update is saved, you can add attachments, and they’ll be associated with that specific mass update for future access and management. This sequence preserves data integrity and ensures attachments stay with the correct record.