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Identify a scenario to use an external table.
A Data Engineer needs to create a parquet bronze table and wants to ensure that it gets stored in a specific path in an external location.
Which table can be created in this scenario?
Suggested Answer: A
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15 comments · newest first
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Dana
1 month ago
Definitely A. It's straightforward and meets the requirement.
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Willow
1 month ago
D doesn't fit either. We need external storage for this scenario.
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Twana
1 month ago
I feel like C is too restrictive. Managed tables aren't ideal here.
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Frank
2 months ago
Option B could work too, but A is clearer.
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Tommy
2 months ago
I agree, A makes sense. External tables are meant for that.
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Gianna
2 months ago
I think option A is the best choice. It directly points to the external location.
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Gail
2 months ago
Not sure about this... can external tables really point to managed locations?
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Aja
2 months ago
A is the way to go! External tables are meant for specific paths.
KE
Kenneth
2 months ago
Wait, why would you use a managed table for this? Seems off.
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Cecily
3 months ago
I think B could work too, but A seems more straightforward.
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Portia
3 months ago
Definitely A! External tables are perfect for this.
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Rosendo
3 months ago
I thought managed tables were more common for this kind of scenario, but I guess if it needs to be external, A seems like the best choice.
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Socorro
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards A as well, but I’m a bit confused about the differences in how the schema is managed.
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Leota
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about managed vs. external tables. Could it be B? I feel like I saw a similar question in practice.
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Ma
3 months ago
I think the answer might be A, since it mentions an external table pointing to a specific path, which seems to fit the requirement.