Data 360 Consultant Multiple Select — 40 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO actions are necessary when preparing to ingest data from an external Salesforce CRM organization into Data Cloud?

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Authenticate the CRM source using a dedicated integration user. The consultant must first establish the connection via the CRM connector and then select the specific objects to ingest.

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Install the Marketing Cloud package in the CRM

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Configure a private cloud gateway

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Create a sandbox for the Data Cloud environment

Question 2

Which TWO methods can be used to bring data from external AWS services into Data Cloud? (Choose two.)

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Utilizing the Data Cloud Ingestion API for custom streaming integrations from AWS compute instances. Option A is correct because the Data Cloud Ingestion API is a REST-based streaming ingestion endpoint that accepts data from any external source, including custom applications or AWS compute instances (EC2, Lambda, ECS), making it a valid method to bring data from external AWS services into Data Cloud. Option E is correct because Data Cloud provides a native Amazon S3 connector (Cloud File Storage Data Source) that lets you register an S3 bucket as a data source and ingest CSV, JSON, or Parquet files directly from AWS into Data Cloud. Option B is wrong because Salesforce CRM Change Data Capture applies only to Salesforce objects, not to AWS RDS, and cannot be enabled on an external RDS database. Option C is wrong because Marketing Cloud Connect integrates Salesforce CRM with Marketing Cloud, not Data Cloud, and installing it on EC2 does not ingest AWS data. Option D is wrong because Data Cloud does not support a direct SQL Server replication tunnel as an ingestion method.

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Enabling Salesforce CRM Change Data Capture on AWS RDS

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Installing Marketing Cloud Connect on an AWS EC2 instance

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Establishing a direct SQL Server replication tunnel

Question 3

A Data Cloud Consultant is configuring Identity Resolution to unify disparate customer records from multiple source systems into a single golden record. Which TWO actions must the consultant perform during this configuration? (Choose two.)

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Configure Reconciliation Rules to determine survivorship rules for unified profile attributes.. Identity Resolution in Data Cloud requires two core configuration steps: defining Match Rules (option E) to specify the criteria—such as exact or fuzzy matching on email address, phone number, or other attributes—that determine when source records from different systems are considered the same individual, and configuring Reconciliation Rules (option D) to establish survivorship logic that decides which source value wins for each unified profile attribute when matched records conflict. These two rule sets are the essential building blocks of a ruleset that produces the unified golden profile. Option A is incorrect because Data Cloud Identity Resolution does not rely on manual database constraints in the underlying Data Lake Object storage; matching is handled declaratively through rulesets. Option B is incorrect because a batch SOQL query via Data Loader is a data extraction technique, not a configuration action for Identity Resolution, and merged profiles are surfaced through Data Cloud, not exported via SOQL. Option C is incorrect because a custom Apex trigger merging duplicates in Sales Cloud operates outside Data Cloud and does not participate in Data Cloud Identity Resolution configuration.

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Create manual database constraints in the underlying Data Lake Object storage.

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Execute a batch SOQL query via Data Loader to export merged profiles.

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Write a custom Apex trigger to merge duplicate contact records in Sales Cloud.

Question 4

A Data Cloud Consultant is reviewing the available connectors and ingestion capabilities in Data Cloud. Which THREE data sources are natively supported for direct integration and ingestion without requiring custom middleware? (Choose three.)

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Amazon S3 (Cloud Storage). Amazon S3 (Cloud Storage) is correct because Data Cloud provides a native Amazon S3 connector that ingests CSV, JSON, and Parquet files directly from S3 buckets without custom middleware. Salesforce CRM (Sales and Service Cloud) is correct because Data Cloud has a native Salesforce CRM connector that streams Sales and Service Cloud objects and fields directly into data streams. Marketing Cloud Engagement is correct because Data Cloud offers a native Marketing Cloud Engagement connector for ingesting subscriber, journey, and engagement data directly. A custom on-premise relational database via direct ODBC driver installation is not natively supported, since on-premise databases require a secure agent or MuleSoft-based integration rather than a direct ODBC install. A legacy local file server accessed via FTP without intermediate cloud storage is also not natively supported, because Data Cloud ingestion requires cloud storage staging (such as S3) or a supported connector rather than direct FTP access.

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A custom on-premise relational database via direct ODBC driver installation.

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A legacy local file server accessed via FTP without intermediate cloud storage.

Question 5

Which TWO statements are true regarding Data Model Object (DMO) relationships in Data Cloud? (Choose TWO)

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Relationships can be established between standard DMOs and custom DMOs.. DMO relationships define how objects connect (e.g., 1-to-many between Individual and Contact Point), and they are configured visually in the Data Model canvas.

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Standard CIM DMO relationships cannot be modified or extended.

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Relationships require Apex code to enforce referential integrity.

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Relationships are automatically created by Identity Resolution without user configuration.

Question 6

An administrator is troubleshooting a failing Salesforce CRM data stream. Which THREE diagnostic steps or checks should the administrator perform in Salesforce Data Cloud? (Choose three.)

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Verify that the Salesforce CRM connector bundle was successfully deployed and activated.. Troubleshooting CRM data streams involves checking stream run history, connector status, and data model mappings.

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Check the core CRM Apex code coverage for all triggers in the organization.

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Verify that all Data Model Objects have been converted to custom Salesforce objects in Object Manager.

Question 7

Which TWO attributes are commonly evaluated in identity resolution match rules to establish customer identity? Choose 2 options.

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Email Address. Email Address (A) is correct because it is a unique, high-cardinality personal identifier commonly used as a deterministic match key in identity resolution to link profiles across sources. Telephone Number (B) is also correct because it serves as a strong personal identifier frequently used in match rules to unify customer records when email is missing or inconsistent. Calculated Insight SQL Formula (C) is incorrect because it defines derived analytics logic, not an identity attribute used for matching. Data Stream Ingestion Schedule (D) is incorrect because it governs when data is ingested, not how identities are matched. Activation Target URL (E) is incorrect because it specifies a destination for segment activation, not a matching attribute.

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Calculated Insight SQL Formula

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Data Stream Ingestion Schedule

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Activation Target URL

Question 8

When configuring a streaming segment in Data Cloud, which THREE limitations or considerations must a consultant keep in mind? Choose 3 options.

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Streaming segments have limitations on complex multi-object joins and certain SQL operators compared to batch segments.. Option A is correct because streaming segments in Data Cloud are evaluated incrementally against incoming events, so they do not support the full range of complex multi-object joins and SQL operators that batch segments can use, which is a key design limitation consultants must account for. Option C is correct because the defining behavior of a streaming segment is that it continuously evaluates data as it arrives, so audience membership is updated automatically when qualifying data changes occur, rather than waiting for a scheduled batch run. Option E is correct because streaming segmentation depends on the underlying Data Lake Objects and their Data Streams being configured with streaming enabled; without that ingestion path, the segment cannot receive the near-real-time events it needs to evaluate. Option B is not correct because a 24-hour refresh restriction describes batch-style scheduling, not streaming segments, which are designed for near-real-time updates. Option D is not correct because streaming segments can be activated to multiple targets, not exclusively Marketing Cloud Engagement.

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Streaming segments are restricted to a maximum refresh frequency of once every 24 hours.

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Streaming segments can only be published to Marketing Cloud Engagement and no other targets.

Question 9

Which THREE components are necessary to successfully configure and publish a batch segment activation in Data Cloud? (Choose three.)

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A published Segment defining the audience criteria.. Option B is correct because a batch segment activation must be based on a published Segment that defines the audience criteria; without a published segment there is no audience to activate. Option D is correct because an active Activation Target is required to store the destination and authentication details (such as the external platform endpoint and credentials) that the activation will use. Option E is correct because Contact Point mapping ensures the required communication identifiers (for example email address or phone number) are included in the activation payload so the destination can reach the individuals. Option A is not required, since an Einstein Studio predictive scoring model is only needed when the segment relies on predictive scores, not for every batch activation. Option C is not required, because a real-time Data Action Target with a webhook URL is used for real-time streaming activations, not for batch segment activation.

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An active Einstein Studio predictive scoring model.

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A real-time Data Action Target configured with a webhook URL.

Question 10

Which THREE best practices should a consultant follow when troubleshooting an identity resolution implementation where unified profile counts appear unexpectedly inflated? Choose 3 options.

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Review match rule criteria to ensure that necessary matching attributes (like email or phone) are not omitted or unmapped.. Inflated profile counts often indicate under-merging caused by missing match rules, unmapped attributes, or overly restrictive matching criteria.

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Switch all reconciliation rules from Source Sequence to Longest String.

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Delete all data spaces and restart the entire Salesforce CRM instance.

Question 11

A Data Cloud Consultant is designing a batch segment that needs to run daily. Which TWO best practices should the consultant follow to ensure optimal performance and avoid processing timeouts? (Choose two.)

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Limit the number of nested related attribute containers to reduce query complexity.. Best practices for batch segmentation include avoiding overly complex nested containers and limiting unnecessary attributes.

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Use streaming segments exclusively for all segments regardless of size.

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Include all available profile attributes in the segment output to maximize downstream usability.

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Schedule all segments to run simultaneously at midnight to align with data refreshes.

Question 12

Which THREE features are available within the Data Cloud Segment Builder?

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Applying filters based on engagement history. Option B is correct because the Data Cloud Segment Builder lets you filter a segment population using engagement history data, such as email opens, clicks, and web or mobile events, so you can target profiles based on prior interactions. Option D is correct because the Segment Builder supports including related profile attributes from related (linked) Data Model Objects, allowing attributes from related entities to be pulled into the segment definition. Option E is correct because the Segment Builder can filter on calculated insights, which are computed metrics stored as Calculated Insight objects in Data Cloud, enabling segmentation on derived values like lifetime value or engagement scores. Option A is not correct because the Segment Builder is a point-and-click UI for defining segments, not a tool for writing cross-database SQL join queries; that capability belongs to Data Cloud SQL/Query Editor or Data Cloud SQL workbenches. Option C is not correct because the Segment Builder only defines and publishes segments; triggering real-time email sends is handled by activation targets such as Marketing Cloud or Data Cloud activations, not by the Segment Builder itself.

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Cross-database SQL join queries

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Triggering real-time email sends

Question 13

Which TWO benefits are provided by mapping Data Source Objects (DSOs) to standard Cloud Information Model (CIM) DMOs? (Choose TWO)

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Allows compatibility with pre-built starter bundles, calculated insights, and segmentation templates.. Harmonization to standard CIM DMOs enables pre-built segment templates, calculated insights compatibility, and cross-source profile unification.

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Automatically deletes duplicate records in the external source system.

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Replaces the need for batch data stream scheduling.

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Eliminates the need to configure primary keys on custom DMOs.

Question 14

A consultant needs to configure a Data Action Target that connects to an external REST API webhook. Which TWO configuration steps or security features should be implemented? (Choose two.)

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Configure custom authorization headers or API keys required by the external endpoint.. Option C is correct because a Data Action Target that calls an external REST API webhook must supply whatever authentication the endpoint demands, typically via custom authorization headers (e.g., Bearer tokens) or API keys configured on the target's connection. Option E is correct because the webhook target requires a secure HTTPS URL that accepts the JSON payload Data Cloud posts, ensuring transport encryption and correct content handling. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: Case assignment rules are a Salesforce Core feature unrelated to Data Action Target webhook configuration, Parquet encryption keys apply to S3 data lake storage rather than REST webhook calls, and a 24-hour Data Stream ingestion batch interval is an ingestion setting that has no bearing on outbound webhook connectivity.

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Map Salesforce Core Case assignment rules to the webhook payload.

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Upload a Parquet encryption key for AWS S3 bucket storage.

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Set the Data Stream ingestion batch refresh interval to 24 hours.

Question 15

Which THREE outcomes occur when source records are successfully matched and linked into a unified profile during Identity Resolution? Choose 3 options.

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Reconciliation rules evaluate contributing records to populate the attributes on the Unified Individual profile.. Successful linking creates unified link records, populates the unified individual profile using reconciliation rules, and enables unified segmentation.

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Core Salesforce CRM records are automatically overwritten and modified.

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Source records are permanently deleted from the source data streams.

Question 16

Which TWO statements are true regarding segment publishing schedules? (Choose two.)

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Segments can be published manually on-demand by a user with proper permissions.. Segments can be configured with scheduled batch refreshes (e.g., daily, weekly) or published manually as needed.

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All segments in Data Cloud are forced to refresh simultaneously every 60 seconds.

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Segment publishing schedules are managed exclusively via external REST API calls.

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Segment schedules are permanently locked and cannot be modified after initial creation.

Question 17

Which TWO options represent valid destinations supported natively as Activation Targets in Data Cloud? (Choose two.)

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Marketing Cloud Engagement. Option C (Marketing Cloud Engagement) is correct because Data Cloud natively supports Activation Targets that push segments and calculated insights directly into Marketing Cloud Engagement for journeys and email sends. Option E (Amazon S3 / Cloud Storage) is correct because Data Cloud provides a native Amazon S3 activation target, allowing activated segment data to be written to an S3 bucket as files. The other options are not native Activation Targets: Tableau Desktop Workbook files (A) are a BI consumption artifact, not an activation destination; Personalized Email Client plugins (B) are not a supported activation channel; and Salesforce Core Custom Report Types (D) are metadata used for reporting, not a target that Data Cloud activates data into.

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Tableau Desktop Workbook files

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Personalized Email Client plugins

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Salesforce Core Custom Report Types

Question 18

A consultant is reviewing activation performance issues where activation publishing jobs are taking significantly longer than expected. Which THREE factors could contribute to this performance degradation? (Choose three.)

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An extremely large volume of profiles qualifying for the segment. Option B is correct because activation publishing jobs must evaluate and materialize every profile that qualifies for a segment; an extremely large qualifying profile volume directly increases the processing, computation, and write workload, lengthening job runtime. Option C is correct because pulling many related attributes across multiple complex Data Model Object (DMO) relationships forces additional joins and lookups per profile, which multiplies processing cost and slows publishing. Option D is correct because when publishing delivers to an external target, API throttling or rate-limiting caps the throughput of batch delivery calls, so the job stalls or retries and takes significantly longer. Option A is not a degradation factor because an append-only publishing policy writes only new or changed records and is generally lighter than a full refresh, not heavier. Option E is not relevant because Data Stream ingestion batch size affects ingestion throughput, not the activation publishing job's segment evaluation and delivery performance.

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Using an append-only publishing policy instead of a full refresh

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Having the Data Stream ingestion batch size set to maximum

Question 19

An administrator is configuring Identity Resolution in Data Cloud. Which THREE components must be defined as part of an Identity Resolution ruleset? (Choose three.)

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Reconciliation Rules (e.g., precedence rules for selecting attribute values for unified profiles). Identity resolution rulesets require match rules, reconciliation rules, and target objects (Unified Individual/Contact).

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Apex trigger validation scripts for custom match scoring

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Core Salesforce duplicate management rules from CRM Setup

Question 20

Which THREE key responsibilities does a Data Cloud consultant have when designing the data ingestion and modeling strategy? (Choose THREE)

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Establish object relationships and cardinality to support downstream segmentation.. Consultants must identify source systems and choose appropriate ingestion methods, design scalable data model objects adhering to the CIM, and establish correct relationships between DMOs.

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Manually configure HTML email templates in Marketing Cloud Engagement.

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Write Apex triggers to manage database indexing on external ERP systems.