Esri EGMP2201 Exam - Topic 2 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for Esri's EGMP2201 exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 2

A user plans to use a standard database view of a roads feature class from a geodatabase that is different from the primary enterprise geodatabase. Roads is frequently edited in the parent geodatabase, so the user needs to regularly synchronize and have the view recognize all incoming edits immediately.

Which replica type should be used?

AOne-way replica with the simple model

BOne-way replica with the full model

CTwo-way replication simple model

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Suggested Answer: B

Scenario Overview:

The user requires a standard database view of the roads feature class that resides in a different geodatabase from the primary enterprise geodatabase.

The roads feature class is frequently edited, and the user needs the view to recognize updates immediately.

Replica Types in ArcGIS:

One-way replication with the full model is suitable for scenarios where the parent geodatabase sends updates to the child geodatabase, and all schema and data changes are synchronized.

In the full model, the child database retains versioning and acknowledges updates as they occur in the parent database, enabling the user to see immediate updates in their standard view. (ArcGIS Documentation: Geodatabase Replication Types)

Key Features of the Full Model:

Synchronizes both schema and data changes.

Suitable for feature classes with frequent edits.

Ensures that the standard database view reflects updates immediately upon synchronization.

Alternative Options:

Option A: The simple model in one-way replication supports data-only synchronization and does not update schema changes, making it insufficient for dynamic environments.

Option C: Two-way replication is unnecessary since the edits occur only in the parent geodatabase.

Thus, one-way replication with the full model is the appropriate choice to meet the requirement.

by Val at Apr 29, 2025, 12:04 PM

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Gwen

2 months ago

Wait, does that mean we lose some edits if we go one-way?

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Gayla

3 months ago

Definitely agree with that! Keeps everything up to date.

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Shaun

3 months ago

I think a two-way replication simple model is best for syncing edits.

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Essie

3 months ago

One-way full model could work too, right?

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Jillian

3 months ago

Not so sure about that. What if the edits conflict?

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Ashlyn

3 months ago

I’m leaning towards the one-way replica with the full model, but I’m not entirely confident. I need to double-check how the models differ in handling edits.

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Kayleigh

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the full model might be necessary if the edits are complex, but I can't recall the exact details.

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Kathrine

4 months ago

I think the two-way replication might be overkill since the user only needs to sync edits from the parent geodatabase. I feel like one-way could work.

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Sylvia

4 months ago

I remember that one-way replicas are typically used for situations where data only flows in one direction, but I'm not sure if simple or full model is better for this case.

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Kasandra

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. The scenario mentions the view is different from the primary geodatabase, so I'm wondering if a one-way replica might be better than a two-way replication. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Alesia

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the one-way replica with the full model is the right choice here. The user needs to keep the view in sync with the parent geodatabase, and the full model will ensure all changes are replicated.

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Sommer

5 months ago

Based on the requirement to have the view recognize all incoming edits immediately, I'm thinking the two-way replication simple model might be the best option. That would allow for real-time updates in both directions.

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Milly

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the different replica types. I'll need to review the details of each one to determine which one best fits the scenario described.

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Lynelle

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about geodatabase replication. I think the key is to understand the requirements - the user needs to regularly synchronize and have the view recognize all incoming edits immediately.

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