Alteryx-Core General Knowledge Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: Input Data (1): The file 'C:\Data\Sales_2023.csv' could not be found.
Refer to the exhibit. Which action should you take to resolve this workflow error?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume the solution is to re-import the file or change the file format, failing to recognize that hardcoded absolute paths are the root cause of portability errors.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Update the file path to a relative path within the workflow.
This error occurs because the file path is hardcoded to a local machine drive, making the workflow non-portable. To resolve this, convert the path to a relative path or use a workflow constant. This ensures the workflow continues to function even when shared with others or migrated to an Alteryx Server, where local drive letters like C: might not exist or differ significantly.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Delete the Input Data tool and restart Alteryx.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting the application does not fix hardcoded path issues. The underlying problem is that the workflow cannot locate the physical file at the specified directory. Deleting the tool is a destructive action that requires re-configuring the entire data source connection, wasting time without addressing the path dependency issue.
- ✓
Update the file path to a relative path within the workflow.
Why this is correct
Relative paths allow Alteryx to locate files based on the workflow's folder location, making the project portable. By ensuring the input file resides in the same directory as the workflow, you eliminate dependencies on absolute system paths, which is a best practice for reliable deployment across different hardware.
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Change the file format from .csv to .yxdb.
Why it's wrong here
Changing the format does not resolve a 'file not found' error. The system is currently failing to locate the file at the provided path, regardless of whether the target file is a CSV or a proprietary database format. This action would only lead to further format-mismatch errors.
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Increase the memory limit in the User Settings.
Why it's wrong here
Memory settings control system resource allocation during processing, not file system navigation. A file not found error is strictly related to path resolution and file accessibility. Adjusting memory limits will have zero impact on the engine's ability to locate a specific directory path on the local hard drive.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Alteryx exam blueprint
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