Data 360 Consultant Act ON Data Practice Question
A Data Cloud Consultant needs to configure an Activation Target for Marketing Cloud Engagement. Which permission or credential type is required to authenticate the connection between Data Cloud and Marketing Cloud Engagement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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An installed package utilizing OAuth 2.0 client credentials with API integrations enabled.
An installed package in Marketing Cloud Engagement providing a Client ID, Client Secret, and Authentication Base URI is required to establish the secure connection and authentication for the Marketing Cloud Engagement activation target.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A Connected App with a JSON Web Token (JWT) Bearer Flow configured in Salesforce Setup.
Why it's wrong here
JWT Bearer flow is typically used for cross-cloud Core CRM or external API integrations, not Marketing Cloud Engagement activation targets.
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A Data Share certificate and private key uploaded via the Security Certificates menu in Data Cloud.
Why it's wrong here
Data Shares are used for Snowflake or Databricks integrations, not Marketing Cloud Engagement activation targets.
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An installed package utilizing OAuth 2.0 client credentials with API integrations enabled.
Why this is correct
Marketing Cloud Engagement requires an installed package with appropriate API integration scopes to securely authenticate via OAuth 2.0.
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A username, security token, and managed package license assigned to a dedicated integration user.
Why it's wrong here
Username and security token are used for SOAP/REST API integrations to Core CRM, not Marketing Cloud Engagement activation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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