Data 360 Consultant Data Ingestion And Modeling Practice Question
A consultant has created a custom Data Model Object and mapped several fields. The client now requests to delete one of the mapped fields from the custom DMO. What prerequisite must the consultant perform before deleting the field?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Remove all field mappings, Calculated Insights, and segment filters referencing that field.
Before deleting a field from a DMO, any dependencies such as field mappings from DSOs, Calculated Insights, or Segment filters referencing that field must be removed.
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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Export all historical data to Amazon S3 as a backup.
Why it's wrong here
Backups are a best practice but not a system prerequisite for field deletion.
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Restart the Kafka broker cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Kafka management is handled by Salesforce.
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Remove all field mappings, Calculated Insights, and segment filters referencing that field.
Why this is correct
Dependent mappings and references must be removed before a field can be deleted from a DMO.
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Deactivate the entire Data Cloud instance for 24 hours.
Why it's wrong here
Deactivating an instance is never required for field maintenance.
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