Explore Data Ingestion and Modeling
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.
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.
Did you choose an incorrect answer? Check out the table below for related study material.
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Review the Get Started with Batch Data Transforms in Data Cloud unit in the Batch Data 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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Review the Ingestion and Modeling in Data Cloud module in Trailhead to see how data can be ingested and modeled. |
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Review the Get to Know Data Model Objects unit in the Customer 360 Data Model for Data Cloud module in Trailhead to better understand each of the standard data model objects and their use cases |
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Review the Configure Identity Resolution Rulesets unit in the Data and Identity in Data Cloud 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.
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.
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Review the Category documentation to understand how to set the right category for the data stream. |
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Review the Unify Source Profiles documentation to go in depth on identity resolution. |
Related Content
Looking for more information? Continue your learning by exploring this handy list of related badges.
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Congratulations! You’ve learned about the Data Ingestion and Modeling portion of the exam. Next, let’s take a look at Identity Resolution.