SNOW-CSA Reporting, SLA and Imports Practice Question
A scheduled report is generated but not sending email notifications to recipients. What should the administrator check first?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often jump to checking the report's data or filters (Options A or B) because they assume the report is empty or broken, when in fact the report generates correctly but the email delivery mechanism is misconfigured.
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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Check the email notification configuration for the scheduled report.
The most likely cause of a scheduled report generating but not sending email notifications is a misconfiguration in the email notification settings for that specific schedule. The administrator should first verify that the 'Send email' checkbox is enabled, that valid recipients are listed, and that the notification is not being suppressed by a condition or an inactive email account. Checking the email notification configuration directly addresses the delivery mechanism, which is the immediate point of failure.
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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Check the report source definition.
Why it's wrong here
The report source determines what data is displayed, not email delivery.
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Check the report filter to ensure data exists.
Why it's wrong here
Empty data would still generate a report, but email would still be sent unless explicitly configured not to.
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Check the report output format (e.g., PDF, CSV).
Why it's wrong here
Output format affects the attachment type but not the sending itself.
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Check the email notification configuration for the scheduled report.
Why this is correct
The email notification settings control whether and to whom the report is sent; misconfiguration here would prevent delivery.
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