Which objects in EDA are classified as standard objects?

The reason why Account and Contact are classified as standard objects in the context of the Salesforce Education Data Architecture (EDA) is that these objects are fundamental components of the Salesforce platform itself. Standard objects are predefined by Salesforce and come with inherent functionality that can be extended or customized to suit specific business needs.

In EDA, the Account object typically represents organizations such as schools, universities, or educational institutions, while the Contact object represents individuals associated with those accounts, like students, faculty, or staff. Because these objects are intrinsically integrated into the Salesforce ecosystem, they provide a robust foundation for managing relationships within the education sector.

In contrast, the other options refer to custom or specific objects created for the education sector. Relationships and Affiliations, Courses and Terms, and Students and Teachers are specialized constructs that serve specific purposes within EDA but do not exist as standard Salesforce objects. Understanding the distinction between standard and custom objects is crucial when configuring and tailoring Salesforce to effectively meet the unique needs of educational institutions.