GCP-ADP Data Preparation And Ingestion Practice Question
You need to load CSV files from GCS to BigQuery. The schema changes frequently. Which approach handles schema evolution automatically?
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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BigQuery Load job with auto-detect
BigQuery schema auto-detection combined with ingestion into a landing table supports schema evolution if configured properly.
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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Dataprep with rigid recipe
Why it's wrong here
Dataprep recipes are generally rigid regarding schema.
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Cloud Functions with manual schema mapping
Why it's wrong here
Manual mapping requires code changes when the schema evolves.
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Dataflow with fixed schema
Why it's wrong here
Fixed schemas break when the source file changes.
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BigQuery Load job with auto-detect
Why this is correct
Load jobs with auto-detect enabled adapt to schema changes in CSV files.
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