PDE Dataplex Lineage Practice Question
To enable data lineage tracking in BigQuery, which feature should be activated?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates may assume that BigQuery Lineage API is a separate service, but lineage for BigQuery is actually provided through Dataplex. Selecting D (BigQuery Lineage API) is incorrect because it is not a standalone feature.
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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Dataplex Lineage
The correct feature for data lineage tracking in BigQuery is Dataplex Lineage. Dataplex provides end-to-end lineage tracking across data assets, including BigQuery tables and views. BigQuery Lineage API is not a distinct feature; lineage capabilities are integrated into Dataplex. BigQuery Audit Logs capture metadata changes but are not lineage-specific, and Data Catalog is for metadata management, not lineage.
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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BigQuery Audit Logs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. BigQuery Audit Logs capture metadata changes but are not designed for lineage tracking.
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Data Catalog
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Data Catalog is for metadata management and discovery, not for lineage tracking.
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Dataplex Lineage
Why this is correct
Correct. Dataplex Lineage provides comprehensive data lineage for BigQuery and other Google Cloud data services.
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BigQuery Lineage API
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. There is no standalone BigQuery Lineage API; lineage is provided through Dataplex.
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