Discuss Qlik QREP Exam Topic 4 Question 6

By default, how long is the Apply Exceptions data retained?

AIndefinitely

B7 days

C60 days

D30 days

Suggested Answer: A

The Apply Exceptions data in Qlik Replicate is retained indefinitely by default. This means that the data related to apply exceptions, which includes error records and other relevant information, is not automatically purged after a certain period.

The retention of Apply Exceptions data is crucial for ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting of replication tasks. It allows administrators to review and address any issues that have occurred over the life of the task.

According to the Qlik Replicate documentation, the attrep_apply_exceptions table, which records processing errors, does not have an automated deletion process. This table includes columns for the task name, table owner, table name, error time (in UTC), statement being executed when the error occurred, and the actual error message1.

This indefinite retention policy ensures that administrators have a complete historical record of all exceptions that have occurred, which can be invaluable for diagnosing and resolving issues with replication tasks. However, it's important for administrators to manage the size of this table manually to prevent it from growing too large, which could potentially impact system performance.

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42 comments · newest first

Kasandra 11 months ago

I doubt it's just 30 days, seems too short.

Raina 11 months ago

Yep, 30 days sounds right to me!

Dorsey 11 months ago

Wait, is it really only 30 days?

Tequila 11 months ago

I thought it was 60 days!

Lili 11 months ago

It's retained for 30 days by default.

Shaun 12 months ago

I thought it was indefinite, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.

Kerry 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards 7 days, but that seems too short for data retention.

Antonio 12 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like it was either 60 days or 30 days.

Rashida 1 year ago

I think the Apply Exceptions data retention was mentioned as being 30 days, but I’m not entirely sure.

Dortha 1 year ago

Ah, I remember this from the lectures! The default Apply Exceptions data retention period is 30 days. I'm confident that's the correct answer.

Sarina 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I don't remember the exact default retention period for Apply Exceptions data off the top of my head. I'll need to try to reason through the options and see if I can eliminate any that seem clearly wrong.

Isabelle 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about data retention policies. I'll need to think carefully about the options and see if I can recall any relevant information from the course material.

Latrice 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The default retention period is usually set to a specific number of days, so I'm going to rule out "Indefinitely" as an option. Now I just need to decide between 7, 30, and 60 days. Hmm, let me think about this...

Jennie 1 year ago

This seems like a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of VPN configurations and cloud networking. I'll review the details closely and try to determine the root cause preventing the dynamic tunnels.

Ora 2 years ago

I think it's A) Indefinitely because it's important to keep historical data.

Bobbye 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's B) 7 days for quick resolution.

Otis 2 years ago

I believe it's C) 60 days because it allows enough time for review.

Lynette 2 years ago

I think it's D) 30 days.

Franklyn 2 years ago

I remember reading that it's retained for 7 days only.

Tresa 2 years ago

Excuse me, where's the option for 'until the office coffee machine breaks down'? That's the real retention policy, isn't it?

Antonio 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tresa

D) 30 days

Merlyn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tresa

Haha, that would be the most accurate retention policy!

Dorcas 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tresa

A) Indefinitely

Oneida 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe it's 60 days?

Elke 2 years ago

30 days? That's like an eternity in the world of data retention. I'd go with B, 7 days, and call it a day.

Luisa 2 years ago

↳ replying to Elke

I'm with you, I'll stick with option B as well.

Sol 2 years ago

↳ replying to Elke

Yeah, I think 7 days is more than enough for Apply Exceptions data.

Katlyn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Elke

I agree, 30 days does seem like a long time for data retention.

Casie 2 years ago

I believe it's actually retained for 30 days.

Clare 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm going with B, 7 days. Gotta keep those data centers lean and mean, you know?

Ruth 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clare

I agree with you, I'll go with D as well.

Rosendo 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clare

I think it's actually D, 30 days. Just to be safe.

Oneida 2 years ago

I think the Apply Exceptions data is retained indefinitely.

Taryn 2 years ago

Definitely D, 30 days. Who needs to keep those exceptions forever? I'm all about efficiency!

Rene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Taryn

I prefer to keep things organized and not cluttered with old exceptions.

Cherry 2 years ago

↳ replying to Taryn

I think it's important to have a set timeframe for retaining data.

France 2 years ago

↳ replying to Taryn

I agree, 30 days is plenty of time to review exceptions.

An 2 years ago

I think it's option C, 60 days. That seems like a reasonable retention period for exceptions.

Mendy 2 years ago

↳ replying to An

I think it's option A, indefinitely. Some systems keep data forever for auditing purposes.

Ardella 2 years ago

↳ replying to An

I'm not sure, but I think it's option B, 7 days. That seems like a shorter retention period.

Callie 2 years ago

↳ replying to An

I think it might be option D, 30 days. That seems more common for data retention.

Remona 2 years ago

↳ replying to An

I agree, option C does seem like a reasonable retention period.

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