Data 360 Consultant Identity Resolution Practice Question
An organization requires that unified profiles retain the longest available phone number string when multiple conflicting phone numbers exist across systems. Which reconciliation rule should the consultant configure?
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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Longest String
The 'Longest String' reconciliation rule evaluates character length and selects the longest text value among the matching records.
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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Source Sequence
Why it's wrong here
Source Sequence prioritizes by source priority, not string length.
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Highest Frequency
Why it's wrong here
Highest Frequency counts occurrences rather than string length.
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Most Recent
Why it's wrong here
Most Recent evaluates timestamps, not string lengths.
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Longest String
Why this is correct
Longest String specifically evaluates the length of the attribute values and retains the longest one.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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