COF-C03 Account Management and Data Governance Practice Question
An administrator needs to grant the role 'ANALYST' the ability to see all queries executed in the account for auditing purposes. Which privilege should be granted to 'ANALYST'?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that SELECT on the QUERY_HISTORY view can be granted directly; ACCOUNT_USAGE views require the MONITOR USAGE privilege instead.
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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MONITOR USAGE
To allow a role to view all queries executed in the account, the MONITOR USAGE privilege must be granted. This privilege provides access to the ACCOUNT_USAGE schema, including the QUERY_HISTORY view, which contains records of all queries. Other privileges like USAGE on a database or MANAGE GRANTS do not grant account-wide query visibility.
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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MONITOR USAGE
Why this is correct
The MONITOR USAGE privilege on the account allows a role to view usage information, including queries executed in the account. Granting this privilege to 'ANALYST' enables them to access the QUERY_HISTORY views and monitor all queries, which is necessary for auditing.
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MANAGE GRANTS
Why it's wrong here
MANAGE GRANTS allows a role to grant or revoke privileges on objects, but it does not provide the ability to view query history. This privilege is for security administration, not for auditing. It would not enable 'ANALYST' to see all queries executed.
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SELECT on the QUERY_HISTORY view
Why it's wrong here
The QUERY_HISTORY view is in the ACCOUNT_USAGE schema, which is accessible only to roles with the necessary privileges. Granting SELECT directly on the view is not possible because ACCOUNT_USAGE views are read-only and require the MONITOR USAGE privilege. This option is not a valid way to grant access.
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USAGE on the database
Why it's wrong here
USAGE on a database allows access to objects within that database, but it does not provide visibility into all queries across the account. It is limited to the specific database and does not grant auditing capabilities. This privilege is insufficient for account-wide query monitoring.
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