Databricks-DE-Pro Data Sharing and Federation Practice Question
A data engineer is managing a Delta Share that includes a table with frequent updates. The engineer wants to ensure that recipients always see the latest version of the data without manual intervention. Which statement is correct regarding how Delta Sharing handles updates to shared tables?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that recipients must refresh or apply CDC to see updates, when Delta Sharing actually serves the latest data on each query.
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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Updates are automatically propagated to recipients, and they see the latest data on their next query.
Delta Sharing provides live access to the shared table's current state. When the provider updates the table, recipients automatically see the changes on their next query without any manual refresh or CDC application. This is because the Delta Sharing server reads the latest Delta transaction log and serves the current snapshot. The other options incorrectly suggest manual steps or default to stale data.
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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Recipients must manually refresh their local copy of the shared table to see updates.
Why it's wrong here
Delta Sharing does not require recipients to manually refresh; they query the shared table directly, and the Delta Sharing server serves the latest data. Recipients do not maintain a local copy unless they choose to materialize it. The protocol provides real-time access to the current snapshot, so manual refresh is unnecessary.
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Updates are automatically propagated to recipients, and they see the latest data on their next query.
Why this is correct
Delta Sharing serves the current version of the shared table at query time. When the provider updates the table, the changes are immediately available to recipients on their next query. No manual action is needed. This is a key benefit of Delta Sharing: it provides live access to the latest data without copying or synchronization.
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The shared table is versioned, and recipients must specify a version to query; otherwise, they see the initial snapshot.
Why it's wrong here
Delta Sharing allows querying specific versions if desired, but by default, recipients see the latest version of the table. They do not need to specify a version to get current data. The initial snapshot is only seen if explicitly requested. This option misrepresents the default behavior, which is to serve the latest data.
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Recipients receive change data capture (CDC) streams and must apply them to a local table.
Why it's wrong here
While Delta Sharing supports change data feed (CDF) if the recipient's client implements it, it is not the default behavior. Recipients can query the table directly and see the latest snapshot without applying CDC. CDC is optional and used for incremental processing, not required for seeing updates. Thus, this statement is not universally correct.
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