Match each lookup type to its definition.
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Stores lookup data in a CSV file
Stores lookup data in a key-value store collection
Runs an external script to perform lookup
Matches coordinates to geographic regions
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
CSV lookup: Looks up data from a static CSV file
CSV lookups use static CSV files, while KV Store lookups use key-value store collections. The other options misassign definitions from external or geospatial lookups.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
CSV lookup: Looks up data from a static CSV file
Why this is correct
CSV lookup uses a static CSV file as its lookup table.
KV Store lookup: Looks up data from a KV Store collection
Why this is correct
KV Store lookup retrieves data from a key-value store collection.
External lookup: Looks up data from a static CSV file
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a CSV lookup, not an external lookup.
CSV lookup: Looks up data from a KV Store collection
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a KV Store lookup, not a CSV lookup.
Geospatial lookup: Looks up data using an external script or command
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes an external lookup, not a geospatial lookup.
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