Data 360 Consultant Data Ingestion And Modeling Practice Question
When mapping Data Source Objects (DSOs) to Data Model Objects (DMOs) in Salesforce Data Cloud, which TWO best practices should a consultant follow?
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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Ensure primary keys and foreign keys are correctly mapped to maintain relational integrity.
Best practices for data mapping include mapping required primary and foreign keys accurately and utilizing standard Cloud Information Model (CIM) objects whenever applicable before creating custom DMOs.
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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Always map every single source field from the DSO, regardless of whether it is needed.
Why it's wrong here
Mapping unneeded fields adds unnecessary storage and processing overhead; map only what is required.
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Bypass mapping DSOs entirely and map Data Streams straight to Activation Targets.
Why it's wrong here
Activation targets require segments built from DMOs; data streams cannot map directly to activation targets.
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Ensure primary keys and foreign keys are correctly mapped to maintain relational integrity.
Why this is correct
Accurate key mapping is critical for building correct relationships and enabling downstream features.
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Create a separate custom DMO for every individual attribute column in the source file.
Why it's wrong here
Creating a DMO per column violates data modeling principles; attributes belong within a cohesive DMO.
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Map to standard Cloud Information Model (CIM) DMOs whenever possible before resorting to custom DMOs.
Why this is correct
Using standard CIM DMOs ensures out-of-the-box compatibility with segmentation, identity resolution, and activations.
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