SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
A CMDB administrator is planning to use the CMDB Data Manager to perform data imports. Which THREE statements about the Data Manager are true? (Select exactly 3)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Data Manager's ability to create relationships during import (which is true) with automatic reconciliation (which is a separate process), leading them to incorrectly select Option B.
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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It can create relationships between CIs during import.
The CMDB Data Manager can create relationships between Configuration Items (CIs) during the import process. When importing data, you can specify relationship definitions in the import source or transform map, allowing the Data Manager to automatically link CIs (e.g., 'Runs on', 'Depends on') based on the imported data, which is essential for maintaining a complete and accurate CMDB.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
It can create relationships between CIs during import.
Why this is correct
Transform maps can populate relationship fields, creating relationships.
- ✗
It automatically reconciles imported CIs with existing CIs.
Why it's wrong here
Reconciliation is performed by IRE, not Data Manager.
- ✓
It can transform data using transform maps.
Why this is correct
Transform maps are used to map CSV fields to CMDB fields.
- ✗
It can directly import data from external databases.
Why it's wrong here
Data Manager imports from CSV, not directly from databases.
- ✓
It supports scheduled imports from CSV files.
Why this is correct
Data Manager allows scheduling imports from CSV.
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