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Salesforce Data-Con-101 Exam - Topic 5 Question 9 Discussion

Posted by Ardella on May 02, 2026 at 09:11 AM

A customer wants to create segments of users based on their Customer Lifetime Value.

However, the source data that will be brought into Data Cloud does not include that key performance

indicator (KPI).

Which sequence of steps should the consultant follow to achieve this requirement?

Suggested Answer: A

To create segments of users based on their Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), the sequence of steps that the consultant should follow is Ingest Data > Map Data to Data Model > Create Calculated Insight > Use in Segmentation.This is because the first step is to ingest the source data into Data Cloud using data streams1.The second step is to map the source data to the data model, which defines the structure and attributes of the data2.The third step is to create a calculated insight, which is a derived attribute that is computed based on the source or unified data3.In this case, the calculated insight would be the CLV, which can be calculated using a formula or a query based on the sales order data4. The fourth step is to use the calculated insight in segmentation, which is the process of creating groups of individuals or entities based on their attributes and behaviors. By using the CLV calculated insight, the consultant can segment the users by their predicted revenue from the lifespan of their relationship with the brand. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the correct sequence of steps to achieve the requirement.Option B is incorrect because it is not possible to create a calculated insight before ingesting and mapping the data, as the calculated insight depends on the data model objects3.Option C is incorrect because it is not possible to create a calculated insight before mapping the data, as the calculated insight depends on the data model objects3.Option D is incorrect because it is not recommended to create a calculated insight before mapping the data, as the calculated insight may not reflect the correct data model structure and attributes3.Reference:Data Streams Overview,Data Model Objects Overview,Calculated Insights Overview,Calculating Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) With Salesforce, [Segmentation Overview]


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26 comments · newest first
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Brett 2 days ago
D is more systematic.
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Ashley 8 days ago
A is straightforward.
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Verda 13 days ago
True, but data needs to come first.
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Carylon 18 days ago
But it prioritizes insights first.
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Norah 23 days ago
B skips the data ingestion step.
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Carylon 28 days ago
I’m leaning towards B.
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Brett 1 month ago
Create insights after ingesting.
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Verda 1 month ago
D seems logical too.
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Brett 1 month ago
I prefer option D.
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Ashley 2 months ago
You need to ingest data first.
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Norah 2 months ago
Why A?
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Ashley 2 months ago
I think option A makes sense.
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Verda 2 months ago
This question is tricky.
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Tricia 2 months ago
Not sure about that, seems a bit off to me.
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Dalene 2 months ago
Totally agree with A, it flows logically.
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Peter 3 months ago
Wait, can you really create insights without the data first?
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Allene 3 months ago
I think option A makes the most sense.
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Dortha 3 months ago
Gotta ingest data first to work with it!
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Micah 3 months ago
I’m leaning towards option D, but I’m not entirely confident. It seems logical to create the insight after ingesting the data, but I remember something about needing the data model first.
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Walton 3 months ago
I feel like option A makes the most sense. We should ingest the data first, then map it, and finally create the calculated insight for segmentation.
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Emile 4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to map data before creating insights. It feels like that might apply here too, but I can't recall the exact order.
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Youlanda 4 months ago
I think we need to create the calculated insight first since we don’t have the KPI in the source data. But I’m not sure if it should be before or after mapping the data.
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Carma 4 months ago
I recall something about the importance of mapping data correctly after ingestion, but I’m confused about when to create the calculated insight.
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Yasuko 5 months ago
I think option A makes sense because we need to have the data in the system before we can create any insights or segments.
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Jillian 6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like creating the calculated insight should come before mapping the data. That seems logical, right?
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Beckie 6 months ago
I remember we practiced a similar question about data ingestion and mapping. I think we need to ingest the data first to work with it properly.
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