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NEW QUESTION 1

What is the minimum Snowflake Edition that supports secure storage of Protected Health Information (PHI) data?

• A. Standard Edition
• B. Enterprise Edition
• C. Business Critical Edition
• D. Virtual Private Snowflake Edition

Answer: C

Explanation:
The minimum Snowflake Edition that supports secure storage of Protected Health Information (PHI) data is the Business Critical Edition. This edition offers enhanced security features necessary for compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and HITRUST CSF4.

NEW QUESTION 2

Which Snowflake feature provides increased login security for users connecting to Snowflake that is powered by Duo Security service?

• A. OAuth
• B. Network policies
• C. Single Sign-On (SSO)
• D. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Answer: D

Explanation:
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides increased login security for users connecting to Snowflake. Snowflake??s MFA is powered by Duo Security service, which adds an additional layer of security during the login process.

NEW QUESTION 3

What is an advantage of using an explain plan instead of the query profiler to evaluate the performance of a query?

• A. The explain plan output is available graphically.
• B. An explain plan can be used to conduct performance analysis without executing a query.
• C. An explain plan will handle queries with temporary tables and the query profiler will not.
• D. An explain plan's output will display automatic data skew optimization information.

Answer: B

Explanation:
An explain plan is beneficial because it allows for the evaluation of how a query will be processed without the need to actually execute the query. This can help in understanding the query??s performance implications and potential bottlenecks without consuming resources that would be used if the query were run

NEW QUESTION 4

What is the MINIMUM Snowftake edition that supports database replication?

• A. Standard
• B. Enterprise
• C. Business Critical
• D. Virtual Private Snowflake (VPS)

Answer: B

Explanation:
The minimum Snowflake edition that supports database replication is the Enterprise edition. Database replication allows data to be replicated between different Snowflake accounts or regions, providing high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. References:
✑ Snowflake Documentation: Database Replication

NEW QUESTION 5

What is the purpose of the Snowflake SPLIT TO_TABLE function?

• A. To count the number of characters in a string
• B. To split a string into an array of sub-strings
• C. To split a string and flatten the results into rows
• D. To split a string and flatten the results into columns

Answer: C

Explanation:
The purpose of the Snowflake SPLIT_TO_TABLE function is to split a string based on a specified delimiter and flatten the results into rows. This table function is useful for transforming a delimited string into a set of rows that can be further processed or queried5.

NEW QUESTION 6

How can a 5 GB table be downloaded into a single file MOST efficiently?

• A. Keep the default MAX_FILE_SIZE to 16 MB
• B. Set the default MAX_FILE_SI2E to 5 GB.
• C. Set the SINGLE parameter to TRUE.
• D. Use a regular expression in the stage specifications of the COPY command.

Answer: C

Explanation:
To download a 5 GB table into a single file most efficiently in Snowflake, you should set the SINGLE parameter to TRUE. This parameter ensures that the COPY INTO command outputs the result into a single file, regardless of the file size. This approach is more efficient than relying on the default MAX_FILE_SIZE setting, which would split the output into multiple files.
References:
✑ Snowflake Documentation: COPY INTO <location>

NEW QUESTION 7

What is the default access of a securable object until other access is granted?

• A. No access
• B. Read access
• C. Write access
• D. Full access

Answer: A

Explanation:
In Snowflake, the default access level for any securable object (such as a table, view, or schema) is "No access" until explicit access is granted. This means that when an object is created, only the owner of the object and roles with the necessary privileges can access it. Other users or roles will not have any form of access to the object until it is explicitly granted.
This design adheres to the principle of least privilege, ensuring that access to data is tightly controlled and that users and roles only have the access necessary for their functions. To grant access, the owner of the object or a role with the GRANT option can use the GRANT statement to provide specific privileges to other users or roles.
For example, to grant SELECT access on a table to a specific role, you would use a command similar to:
GRANTSELECTONTABLEmy_tableTOROLE my_role;
Reference: Snowflake Documentation on Access Control (https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/security-access-control-overview.html)

NEW QUESTION 8

What are two ways to create and manage Data Shares in Snowflake? (Choose two.)

• A. Via the Snowflake Web Interface (Ul)
• B. Via thedata_share=trueparameter
• C. Via SQL commands
• D. Via Virtual Warehouses

Answer: AC

Explanation:
In Snowflake, Data Shares can be created and managed in two primary ways:
✑ Via the Snowflake Web Interface (UI): Users can create and manage shares through the graphical interface provided by Snowflake, which allows for a user- friendly experience.
✑ Via SQL commands: Snowflake also allows the creation and management of
shares using SQL commands. This method is more suited for users who prefer scripting or need to automate the process.
Reference:https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/data-sharing-provider.html

NEW QUESTION 9

Which operation can be performed on Snowflake external tables?

• A. INSERT
• B. JOIN
• C. RENAME
• D. ALTER

Answer: B

Explanation:
Snowflake external tables are read-only, which means data manipulation language (DML) operations like INSERT, RENAME, or ALTER cannot be performed on them. However, external tables can be used for query and join operations3. References: [COF-C02] SnowPro Core Certification Exam Study Guide

NEW QUESTION 10

Which data types can be used in a Snowflake table that holds semi-structured data? (Select TWO).

• A. ARRAY
• B. BINARY
• C. TEXT
• D. VARIANT
• E. VARCHAK

Answer: AD

Explanation:
Snowflake supports semi-structured data types that can store complex data structures within a single column. TheVARIANTdata type can hold structured and semi-structured data formats such as JSON, Avro, ORC, Parquet, and XML. TheARRAYdata type is also used for semi-structured data and can store an ordered list of elements. These data types enable users to work with semi-structured data directly in Snowflake without needing to flatten the data into arelational schema first.References:Snowflake Documentation on Semi-Structured Data Types

NEW QUESTION 11

Files have been uploaded to a Snowflake internal stage. The files now need to be deleted. Which SQL command should be used to delete the files?

• A. PURGE
• B. MODIFY
• C. REMOVE
• D. DELETE

Answer: C

Explanation:
The SQL command used to delete files from a Snowflake internal stage is REMOVE. This command can be used to remove files from either an internal or external stage within Snowflake

NEW QUESTION 12

Which operations are handled in the Cloud Services layer of Snowflake? (Select TWO).

• A. Security
• B. Data storage
• C. Data visualization
• D. Query computation
• E. Metadata management

Answer: AE

Explanation:
The Cloud Services layer in Snowflake is responsible for various services, including security (like authentication and authorization) and metadata management (like query parsing and optimization). References: Based on general cloud architecture knowledge as of 2021.

NEW QUESTION 13

Users are responsible for data storage costs until what occurs?

• A. Data expires from Time Travel
• B. Data expires from Fail-safe
• C. Data is deleted from a table
• D. Data is truncated from a table

Answer: B

Explanation:
Users are responsible for data storage costs in Snowflake until the data expires from the Fail-safe period. Fail-safe is the final stage in the data lifecycle, following Time Travel, and provides additional protection against accidental data loss. Once data exits the Fail-safe state, users are no longer billed for its storage

NEW QUESTION 14

What affects whether the query results cache can be used?

• A. If the query contains a deterministic function
• B. If the virtual warehouse has been suspended
• C. If the referenced data in the table has changed
• D. If multiple users are using the same virtual warehouse

Answer: C

Explanation:
The query results cache can be used as long as the data in the table has not changed since the last time the query was run. If the underlying data has changed, Snowflake will not use the cached results and will re-execute the query1.

NEW QUESTION 15

Which function should be used to insert JSON format string data inot a VARIANT field?

• A. FLATTEN
• B. CHECK_JSON
• C. PARSE_JSON
• D. TO_VARIANT

Answer: C

Explanation:
To insert JSON formatted string data into a VARIANT field in Snowflake, the correct function to use isPARSE_JSON. ThePARSE_JSONfunction is specifically designed to interpret a JSON formatted string and convert it into a VARIANT type, which is Snowflake's flexible format for handling semi-structured data like JSON, XML, and Avro. This function is essential for loading and querying JSON data within Snowflake, allowing users to store and manage JSON data efficiently while preserving its structure for querying purposes. This function's usage and capabilities are detailed in the Snowflake documentation, providing users with guidance on how to handle semi-structured data effectively within their Snowflake environments.
References:
✑ Snowflake Documentation: PARSE_JSON

NEW QUESTION 16

How does Snowflake utilize clustering information to improve query performance?

• A. It prunes unnecessary micro-partitions based on clustering metadata.
• B. It compresses the data within micro-partitions for faster querying.
• C. It automatically allocates additional resources to improve query execution.
• D. It organizes clustering information to speed-up data retrieval from storage

Answer: A

Explanation:
Snowflake utilizes clustering information to enhance query performance by pruning unnecessary micro-partitions.
✑ Clustering Metadata: Snowflake stores clustering information for each micro- partition, which includes data range and distribution.
✑ Pruning Micro-partitions: When a query is executed, Snowflake uses this clustering metadata to identify and eliminate micro-partitions that do not match the query criteria, thereby reducing the amount of data scanned and improving query performance.
References:
✑ Snowflake Documentation on Clustering
✑ Snowflake Documentation on Micro-partition Pruning

NEW QUESTION 17

Which command should be used to load data from a file, located in an external stage, into a table in Snowflake?

• A. INSERT
• B. PUT
• C. GET
• D. COPY

Answer: D

Explanation:
The COPY command is used in Snowflake to load data from files located in an external stage into a table. This command allows for efficient and parallelized data loading from various file formats1.
References = [COF-C02] SnowPro Core Certification Exam Study Guide, Snowflake Documentation

NEW QUESTION 18

Which Snowflake native tool can be used to diagnose and troubleshoot network connections?

• A. SnowSQL
• B. Snowflake Python connector
• C. Snowsight
• D. SnowCD

Answer: A

Explanation:
SnowSQL, Snowflake's command-line client, can be used to diagnose and troubleshoot network connections. SnowSQL provides various commands and options to test connectivity, configure network settings, and troubleshoot issues related to network connections between the client and Snowflake.
References:
✑ Snowflake Documentation: SnowSQL

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