Activity tables track time‑based actions. They share common fields like subject, start/end time, and “regarding.”
Standard tables store business data without timeline behavior.
As shown in below diagram, Appointment is marked as an Activity table, while Account is marked as a Standard table.
Examples
- Activity Tables: Appointment, Email, Fax, Letter, Phone Call etc.
- Standard Tables: Account, Business Unit, Contact etc.
Difference
Activity tables can only be owned by a User or a Team. Organization-level ownership is not allowed in activity table. Standard tables support both user/team and organization ownership
Interview tip: They’ll often ask “Can an activity table be org-owned?” – the answer is No.
