- A
gcloud bigquery copy
Why wrong: gcloud bigquery copy copies datasets, not converts SQL.
- B
BigQuery Data Transfer Service
Why wrong: Incorrect: The BigQuery Data Transfer Service does not support Snowflake as a source and does not convert SQL dialects. It is used for scheduling automated data loads from supported sources like AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage.
- C
Cloud SQL Auth Proxy
Why wrong: Auth Proxy is for secure connectivity, not SQL conversion.
- D
Cloud Dataflow
Why wrong: Dataflow can process data but does not convert SQL syntax.
- E
BigQuery Migration Service
Correct: The BigQuery Migration Service provides automated SQL translation from Snowflake to BigQuery, including schema, DDL, and DML statements.
Question 130 of 999
PCD BigQuery Migration Service Practice Question
This PCD practice question tests your understanding of migrate data solutions. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: bigQuery Migration Service. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is migrating a Snowflake data warehouse to BigQuery. They need to convert Snowflake SQL to BigQuery SQL. Which TWO tools or services can assist with this conversion?
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
✓
BigQuery Migration Service
The BigQuery Migration Service (option E) is the dedicated tool for converting Snowflake SQL to BigQuery SQL, handling schema, DDL, and DML translations. The BigQuery Data Transfer Service (option B) does not support Snowflake as a source and does not perform SQL conversion; it is used for scheduling data transfers from supported sources. Therefore, only option E is correct.
Key principle: BigQuery Migration Service
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
gcloud bigquery copy
Why it's wrong here
gcloud bigquery copy copies datasets, not converts SQL.
- ✗
BigQuery Data Transfer Service
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The BigQuery Data Transfer Service does not support Snowflake as a source and does not convert SQL dialects. It is used for scheduling automated data loads from supported sources like AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage.
- ✗
Cloud SQL Auth Proxy
Why it's wrong here
Auth Proxy is for secure connectivity, not SQL conversion.
- ✗
Cloud Dataflow
Why it's wrong here
Dataflow can process data but does not convert SQL syntax.
- ✓
BigQuery Migration Service
Why this is correct
Correct: The BigQuery Migration Service provides automated SQL translation from Snowflake to BigQuery, including schema, DDL, and DML statements.
Related concept
BigQuery Migration Service
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may mistakenly think the BigQuery Data Transfer Service handles SQL conversion, but it only moves data from supported sources. The correct tool for SQL translation is the BigQuery Migration Service.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The BigQuery Migration Service uses an interactive SQL translation tool that parses Snowflake SQL and generates equivalent BigQuery SQL, handling differences in data types, functions (e.g., GETDATE vs CURRENT_TIMESTAMP), and window functions. The BigQuery Data Transfer Service supports Snowflake as a source via scheduled queries or third-party connectors, automating the data ingestion without requiring custom code. In a real-world scenario, a company might first use the Migration Service to translate stored procedures and views, then use the Data Transfer Service to replicate incremental data changes during the cutover window.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- BigQuery Migration Service
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
BigQuery Migration Service
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. BigQuery Migration Service Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this PCD question test?
Migrate Data Solutions — This question tests Migrate Data Solutions — BigQuery Migration Service.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: BigQuery Migration Service — The BigQuery Migration Service (option E) is the dedicated tool for converting Snowflake SQL to BigQuery SQL, handling schema, DDL, and DML translations. The BigQuery Data Transfer Service (option B) does not support Snowflake as a source and does not perform SQL conversion; it is used for scheduling data transfers from supported sources. Therefore, only option E is correct.
What should I do if I get this PCD question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
BigQuery Migration Service
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