AI Associate Data for AI Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required when setting up a data stream from Salesforce to Data Cloud?
⚠ Common exam trap
Salesforce often tests the distinction between mandatory configuration steps and optional enhancements, so the trap here is that candidates mistake Data Transform or Data Action as required because they are commonly used in data pipelines, but they are not prerequisites for establishing the data stream itself.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Data Stream object definition
A is correct because a Data Stream object definition is required to specify the schema and fields for the data being ingested from Salesforce into Data Cloud. Without this definition, Data Cloud cannot interpret the structure of the incoming records, making it impossible to map or transform the data.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Data Stream object definition
Why this is correct
Defines the stream's schema and source type.
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Data Transform
Why it's wrong here
Optional; transforms data after ingestion.
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Data Source connection
Why this is correct
Authenticates and connects to the source system.
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Data Model mapping
Why this is correct
Maps source fields to the unified data model.
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Data Action
Why it's wrong here
Optional; used for post-ingestion actions.
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