20+ practice questions focused on Identity Resolution — one of the most tested topics on the Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant (Data 360 Consultant) (Data 360 Consultant) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Identity Resolution PracticeA Data Cloud consultant is setting up Identity Resolution for an enterprise customer that has both B2C and B2B data. Which step must be completed before creating an identity resolution ruleset in Salesforce Data Cloud?
Explanation: Before you can create an identity resolution ruleset, you must map your data model objects to the Individual and related DMOs, and ensure data streams are ingested.
A consultant needs to choose a reconciliation rule for the First Name field on the Unified Individual profile so that the value from the system of record with the most recent activity date is retained. Which reconciliation rule should the consultant select?
Explanation: The 'Most Recent' reconciliation rule evaluates the last modified or activity date across source records to determine the surviving field value.
A Data Cloud consultant is configuring a ruleset and needs to ensure that Salesforce CRM records take precedence over Marketing Cloud records when populating unified profile attributes. Which reconciliation strategy should be implemented?
Explanation: Source Sequence allows administrators to define a prioritized list of data sources so that fields are populated based on a specific source hierarchy.
An organization notices that records are being over-merged in Data Cloud because two different individuals share the same common first name and phone number. Which configuration change should the consultant make to resolve this issue?
Explanation: Adding a secondary match rule with tighter criteria (such as exact last name and email) or requiring multiple conditions to match simultaneously prevents over-merging.
A consultant is configuring a match rule using Fuzzy Email in Salesforce Data Cloud. Which behavior should the consultant expect when this match rule runs?
Explanation: Fuzzy email matching accounts for minor typos, domain normalization, and standard variations in email addresses before linking records.
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