Databricks-DA-Assoc Securing Data Practice Question
A data analyst wants to share a Unity Catalog table with an external partner using Delta Sharing. The partner uses a non-Databricks client that supports the Delta Sharing protocol. Which Unity Catalog object must the analyst create to enable the partner to access the shared data?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the roles of share, recipient, and provider in Delta Sharing, and thinking that a recipient or provider is the object that directly holds the shared data.
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
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A share
To share a table with an external partner, the analyst must create a share in Unity Catalog, add the table to the share, and then grant the recipient access to the share. The recipient can then use the Delta Sharing protocol to read the data. A share is the container for shared data, while a recipient identifies the external party.
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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A share
Why this is correct
A share is the Unity Catalog object that packages tables to be shared via Delta Sharing. The analyst creates a share, adds the table to it, and then grants the recipient access to the share. The recipient can then use the Delta Sharing protocol to read the shared data. This is the correct object to create for sharing data externally.
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A recipient
Why it's wrong here
A recipient represents the external party that will access the shared data. While the analyst must create a recipient to grant access, the recipient alone does not contain the data. The share is the object that holds the tables to be shared. Creating only a recipient without a share would not allow the partner to access any data.
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A provider
Why it's wrong here
A provider is used when a Databricks user wants to access data shared by an external party. In this scenario, the analyst is the one sharing data, so they need to create a share, not a provider. A provider is created by the recipient of a share to access the shared data. Thus, creating a provider is not the correct action for the analyst.
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A storage credential
Why it's wrong here
A storage credential is used to access cloud storage for external locations or external tables. It is not involved in Delta Sharing. Delta Sharing uses its own mechanism to provide access to the shared data without requiring the recipient to have cloud storage credentials. Therefore, creating a storage credential does not enable Delta Sharing.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Databricks exam blueprint
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