Learn About the Data Cloud Solution
Learning Objectives
After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:
- Describe Data Cloud’s function, key terminology, and business value.
- Identify typical use cases for Data Cloud.
- Articulate how Data Cloud works and its dependencies.
- Describe and apply the principles of data ethics.
Key Topics
This unit prepares you for the Data Cloud Overview section of the Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant exam, which makes up 18% of the overall exam. This section of the exam tests these topics.
- The purpose, essential terms, and business benefits of Data Cloud.
- Common scenarios where Data Cloud is applied.
- The stages of the Data Cloud process and its interconnected elements.
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 Cloud Overview 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 this section of the exam.
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 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.
Did you choose an incorrect answer? Check out the table below for related study material.
Questions |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Review the Data Cloud Glossary of Terms to learn more about common terms associated with Data Cloud. |
2 |
Review the available Data Cloud Features and Learning Path documentation to learn more about what you can do with Data Cloud. |
3 |
Refer to the Data Cloud for Marketing Basics Trailhead module to learn more about Data Cloud use cases. |
4 |
Review the Data Cloud Data Ethics documentation to learn more about data ethics best practices. |
Exam Topic Flashcards
The following flashcards cover the Data Cloud Overview section 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.
Do you need to brush up on your knowledge of the topics covered in the flashcards? Check out the table below for related study material.
Flashcards |
Study Materials |
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1, 4 |
Study up on the terms associated with Data Cloud by reviewing the Data Cloud Glossary of Terms. |
2 |
Refer to the Data Cloud documentation on how to Create and Activate Segments. |
3 |
Learn more about Data Streams in Data Cloud
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Related Content
Looking for more information? Continue your learning by exploring this handy list of related badges.
Title |
Content Type |
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Salesforce Data Cloud: Quick Look
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Module |
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Data and Identity in Data Cloud
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Module |
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Ethical Data Use Best Practices: Quick Look
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Module |
Congratulations! You’ve learned about the Data Cloud Overview portion of the exam. Next, let’s take a look at Data Cloud Setup and Administration.