Data 360 Consultant Data Cloud Overview Practice Question
What is the primary function of a Data Stream in Data Cloud?
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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Ingesting data from source systems
Data Streams are the mechanism used to ingest data into Data Cloud from various connected sources.
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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Activating data for external systems
Why it's wrong here
Activation is handled by Activation Targets.
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Ingesting data from source systems
Why this is correct
Data Streams ingest data into the platform.
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Creating segments
Why it's wrong here
Segmentation is a separate process after ingestion.
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Unifying profile data
Why it's wrong here
Identity Resolution handles unification.
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