Salesforce Updated Data-Cloud-Consultant Exam Questions and Answers by elina

When ingesting data from an Amazon S3 bucket, the consultant should configure the following options:

• The refresh mode should be set to “Upsert”, which means that new and updated records will be added or updated in Data Cloud, while existing records will be preserved. This ensures that the data is always up to date and consistent with the source.
• The filename should contain a wildcard to accommodate the timestamp, which means that the file name pattern should include a variable part that matches the timestamp format. For example, if the file name is store_transactions_2023-12-18.csv, the wildcard could be store_transactions_*.csv. This ensures that the ingestion process can identify and process the correct file every day.

The other options are not necessary or relevant for this scenario:

• Deletion of old files is a feature of the Amazon S3 bucket, not the Data Cloud ingestion process. Data Cloud does not delete any files from the source, nor does it require the source files to be deleted after ingestion.
• Full Refresh is a refresh mode that deletes all existing records in Data Cloud and replaces them with the records from the source file. This is not suitable for this scenario, as it would result in data loss and inconsistency, especially if the source file only contains the summary of the last 24 hours of transactions. References: Ingest Data from Amazon S3, Refresh Modes

The correct answer is B and C because calculated insights and segments are both dependent on the data ingestion process. Calculated insights are derived from the data model objects and segments are subsets of data model objects that meet certain criteria. Therefore, both of them need to be updated after the data is ingested to reflect the latest changes. Data transformations are optional steps that can be applied to the data streams before they are mapped to the data model objects, so they are not relevant to the issue. Reviewing calculated insights to make sure they’re run after the segments are refreshed (option D) is also incorrect because calculated insights are independent of segments and do not need to be refreshed after them. References: Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Exam Guide, Data Ingestion and Modeling, Calculated Insights, Segments

Data Cloud is an open and extensible data platform that enables smarter, more efficient AI with secure access to first-party and industry data1. Two functional areas that the consultant should highlight in relation to managing customer data are:

• Data Harmonization: Data Cloud harmonizes data from multiple sources and formats into a common schema, enabling a single source of truth for customer data1. Data Cloud also applies data quality rules and transformations to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Unified Profiles: Data Cloud creates unified profiles of customers and prospects by linking data across different identifiers, such as email, phone, cookie, and device ID1. Unified profiles provide a holistic view of customer behavior, preferences, and interactions across channels and touchpoints. The other options are not correct because:
• Master Data Management: Master Data Management (MDM) is a process of creating and maintaining a single, consistent, and trusted source of master data, such as product, customer, supplier, or location data. Data Cloud does not provide MDM functionality, but it can integrate with MDM solutions to enrich customer data.
• Data Marketplace: Data Marketplace is a feature of Data Cloud that allows users to discover, access, and activate data from third-party providers, such as demographic, behavioral, and intent data. Data Marketplace is not a functional area related to managing customer data, but rather a source of external data that can enhance customer data. References:
• Salesforce Data Cloud
• [Data Harmonization for Data Cloud]
• [Unified Profiles for Data Cloud]
• [What is Master Data Management?]
• [Integrate Data Cloud with Master Data Management]
• [Data Marketplace for Data Cloud]

A customer who wants to view the last time each segment was published within their Data Cloud org can use the dashboard and report features to achieve this requirement. A dashboard is a visual representation of data that can show key metrics, trends, and comparisons. A report is a tabular or matrix view of data that can show details, summaries, and calculations. Both dashboard and report features allow the user to create, customize, and share data views based on their needs and preferences. To view the last time each segment was published, the user can create a dashboard or a report that shows the segment name, the publish date, and the publish status fields from the segment object. The user can also filter, sort, group, or chart the data by these fields to get more insights and analysis. The user can also schedule, refresh, or export the dashboard or report data as needed. References: Dashboards, Reports