COF-C03 Data Collaboration Practice Question
A provider wants to share data with a consumer but must ensure that the consumer cannot see the underlying base tables, only an aggregated subset. The provider decides to use a secure view. Which statement is true regarding the use of secure views in a share?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that sharing a secure view requires granting access to base tables, when in fact secure views are designed to avoid that.
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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Secure views can be shared, and the consumer can query them without having direct access to the base tables.
Secure views are ideal for sharing because they allow consumers to query a defined subset of data without exposing the underlying tables or the view definition. The consumer only needs SELECT on the secure view. This ensures that sensitive base data remains protected while enabling controlled data sharing.
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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Secure views cannot be shared; only regular views can be included in a share.
Why it's wrong here
Secure views are fully supported in shares. In fact, they are recommended for sharing because they prevent consumers from seeing the view definition and underlying data. Regular views can also be shared, but they expose the view definition to consumers, which may not be desirable. This option incorrectly states that secure views cannot be shared.
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Sharing a secure view requires granting the consumer SELECT on the base tables as well.
Why it's wrong here
Granting SELECT on base tables to the consumer would defeat the purpose of using a secure view. Secure views are specifically designed to allow access to data without granting privileges on the underlying tables. The consumer only needs SELECT on the secure view itself. This option misrepresents the security model of secure views.
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Secure views automatically encrypt the data, so consumers cannot read it without a decryption key.
Why it's wrong here
Secure views do not encrypt data. They control access by hiding the view definition and preventing certain optimizations that could leak information. Encryption is handled separately by Snowflake's overall security features, such as Tri-Secret Secure. This option confuses secure views with encryption mechanisms and is incorrect.
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Secure views can be shared, and the consumer can query them without having direct access to the base tables.
Why this is correct
Secure views are designed for data sharing because they hide the view definition and the underlying data. When a secure view is granted to a share, the consumer can query the view and receive results based on the view's logic, but they cannot access the base tables directly. This allows providers to share a controlled subset of data while protecting sensitive details.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Snowflake exam blueprint
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