SNOW-CAD Integrating and managing application data Practice Question
An organization needs to import data from a SaaS application that provides a CSV file accessible via a direct URL. Which data source type should be configured?
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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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File data source
A File data source can import data from a CSV file accessible via a direct URL. Option A is wrong because a REST data source is used for web services, not direct file URLs. Option B is wrong because a JDBC data source connects to SQL databases. Option D is wrong because an LDAP data source is used for directory services.
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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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REST data source
Why it's wrong here
REST is for APIs, not file downloads.
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JDBC data source
Why it's wrong here
JDBC is for relational databases.
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File data source
Why this is correct
File data source can be configured to fetch from a URL.
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LDAP data source
Why it's wrong here
LDAP is for importing from Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
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