Data 360 Consultant Data Ingestion And Modeling Practice Question
A Data Cloud consultant needs to ingest clickstream data that updates constantly throughout the day with high volume and low latency requirements. Which ingestion mechanism should be used?
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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Streaming Ingestion via Ingestion API or Interaction SDK
Streaming Ingestion (via Ingestion API or interaction SDKs) is designed for high-frequency, low-latency data streams compared to batch ingestion.
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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Batch Data Stream scheduled every hour
Why it's wrong here
Hourly batch is too latent for real-time clickstream needs.
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Streaming Ingestion via Ingestion API or Interaction SDK
Why this is correct
Streaming Ingestion is built for high-volume, real-time event data like clickstreams.
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Salesforce CRM Connector with changed data capture enabled
Why it's wrong here
CRM connectors are meant for CRM objects, not web clickstream events.
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Manual CSV file upload via the Data Cloud UI
Why it's wrong here
Manual uploads are ad-hoc and not suitable for continuous clickstream data.
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