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Learning Objectives
After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

Identify the different transformation capabilities within Data Cloud.

Describe processes and considerations for data ingestion from different sources into
Data Cloud.
Define, map, and model data using best practices that align to requirements for
identity resolution.
Use available tools to inspect and validate ingested and modeled data.

Key Topics
This unit prepares you for the Data Ingestion and Modeling section of the Salesforce
Data Cloud Consultant exam, which makes up 20% of the overall exam. This section of
the exam tests these topics.

Procedures and factors for ingesting data from multiple sources and utilizing tools
to verify the data.
Structured data to align with identity resolution needs and best practices.

This unit provides a number of interactive, real-world, scenario-based questions that are
a lot like the ones you'll encounter as a Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant. Looking at
these scenarios helps prepare you to take the Data Ingestion and Modeling section of
the Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant exam. As you tackle the practice questions, you
get immediate feedback on your answers, along with detailed information on why your
answers are correct (or incorrect).

This unit also contains interactive flashcards centered around study topics that help you
prepare for the Data Ingestion and Modeling section of the exam.

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Exam Practice Questions

Ready to jump in? The activity below is not scored—it's just an easy way to quiz yourself.
To use it, read the scenario, then click on the answer you think is correct. Some
questions may have more than one correct answer. Click Submit to learn whether the
answer you chose is correct or incorrect, and why. When you reach the end, you can
review the answers or retake the questions.
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A data specialist wishes to aggregate data from a data lake object and then split the
data lake objects. What tool should they use?

A Streaming Insight

B Calculated Insight

C Batch Data Transform

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Did you choose an incorrect answer? Check out the table below for related study
material.

Questions Study Materials

1 Review the Get Started with Batch Data Transforms in Data Cloud
([Link]
transforms-in-data-cloud-quick-look/get-started-with-batch-data-transforms-in-
data-cloud) unit in the Batch Data Transforms in Data Cloud: Quick Look
([Link]
transforms-in-data-cloud-quick-look) module in Trailhead to familiarize yourself
with the functionality and use cases of batch data transforms.

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2 Review the Data Cloud Connectors and Integrations

([Link]
connectors-and-integrations) module in Trailhead to see how data can be
ingested and modeled.
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3 Review the Get to Know Data Model Objects

([Link]
model-for-customer-data-platform/get-to-know-data-model-objects) unit in the
Customer 360 Data Model for Data Cloud
([Link]
model-for-customer-data-platform) module in Trailhead to better understand
each of the standard data model objects and their use cases

4 Review the Configure Identity Resolution Rulesets

([Link]
salesforce-cdp/configure-identity-resolution-rules) unit in the Data and Identity
in Data Cloud ([Link]
and-identity-in-salesforce-cdp)module in Trailhead to familiarize yourself with
how identity resolution is configured in Data Cloud.

Exam Topic Flashcards

The following flashcards cover the Data Ingestion and Modeling portion of the exam.
Use these interactive flashcards to brush up on some of the key topics you'll find on this
part of the exam.

Read the question or term on each card, then click or tap the card to reveal the correct
answer. Click the right-facing arrow to move to the next card, and the left-facing arrow to
return to the previous card.

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Do you need to brush up on your knowledge of the topics covered in the flashcards?
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Flashcards Study Materials

1-3 Review the Category ([Link]

id=sf.c360_a_category.htm&language=en_US&type=5) documentation to
understand how to set the right category for the data stream.

4 Review the Unify Source Profiles ([Link]

id=sf.c360_a_identity_resolution.htm&type=5) documentation to go in depth
on identity resolution.

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([Link]
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Module

Data Cloud Connectors and Integrations

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connectors-and-integrations)

Congratulations! You’ve learned about the Data Ingestion and Modeling portion of the
exam. Next, let’s take a look at Identity Resolution.

Quiz
To complete this unit, you need to answer all the quiz questions correctly.

+100 Points

The Data Ingestion and Modeling section makes up what percentage

1 of the Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Certification exam?

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A 12%

B 15%

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20% and Modeling

D 8%

The Data Ingestion and Modeling section of the exam covers which
2 key topics?

Common problems with activations including accepted/rejected

A
counts, errors, and not seeing related attributes

Transformation capabilities, data ingestion tools, and structured data

B
to meet identity resolution needs

Diagnosing and exploring data using Data Explorer, Profile Explorer,

C
and APIs

D Data actions and their requirements and intended use cases

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