Data 360 Consultant Act ON Data Practice Question
What is the primary benefit of using a Data Action Target over a batch activation target?
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.
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It enables near real-time, event-driven responses to streaming data events.
Data Actions enable near real-time event-driven integration, triggering external webhooks or Core Salesforce features instantly when data changes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It enables near real-time, event-driven responses to streaming data events.
Why this is correct
Data Actions process events as they stream in, offering immediate responsiveness compared to scheduled batch activations.
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It allows bulk exporting of millions of records to cloud storage in Parquet format.
Why it's wrong here
Bulk Parquet file exports are handled by batch cloud storage activation targets, not Data Actions.
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It replaces the need for data stream ingestion schedules.
Why it's wrong here
Data actions react to data; they do not replace data ingestion streams.
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It automatically creates Identity Resolution rule sets for unstructured data.
Why it's wrong here
Identity resolution is configured separately, not via Data Actions.
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