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Salesforce Marketing Cloud Advanced Cross Channel Accredited Professional (AP-214) Exam - Topic 8 Question 35 Discussion

Posted by Josphine on Nov 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM

What are two ways to use Marketing Cloud Connect (MCC) and Journey Builder together to create a Welcome Journey for new contacts in Sales Cloud?

Suggested Answer: A, D

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Aleisha 7 months ago
I like A for its simplicity, but D's automation is a game changer!
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Twana 7 months ago
C isn't really relevant for the Welcome Journey. Focus on A and D!
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Shayne 7 months ago
B sounds interesting too, but it seems more complex.
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Sophia 7 months ago
I agree, A is straightforward. D adds automation, which is crucial.
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Daron 7 months ago
Wait, can you really use EmailAddress as SubscriberKey? Sounds odd!
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Alexia 8 months ago
D) is a great option for regular updates!
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Malcom 8 months ago
I disagree, B) seems more efficient for eCommerce.
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Latia 8 months ago
A) is a solid way to get new contacts into Journey Builder!
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Adell 9 months ago
I'm leaning towards A. Simple and effective, just the way I like it!
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Cyndy 9 months ago
Haha, option C is like trying to build a bridge directly to the moon. Not very practical!
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Anabel 9 months ago
D is a bit more complicated, but it could be a good option if you need more control over the data flow.
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Blair 9 months ago
B looks interesting, but I'm not sure about using the email address as the SubscriberKey. Might be better to use a unique identifier.
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Brent 9 months ago
I feel like we covered something similar in class, but I can't recall if option C is relevant to Journey Builder at all.
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Veta 9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the API integration mentioned in option B. Is it really necessary to use EmailAddress as the SubscriberKey?
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Terrilyn 10 months ago
I remember practicing with query activities, so option D seems like a solid choice for pulling in new contacts.
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Deangelo 10 months ago
I think option A sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure how the entry source works with new contacts.
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Timothy 10 months ago
I'm a little unsure about the best approach here. I'll need to review the different options and think through the pros and cons of each one.
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Sharika 10 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this question. The Sales Cloud Journey Builder entry source seems like the most straightforward way to get new contacts into the welcome journey.
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Luis 10 months ago
The query activity option sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if that's the most efficient way to handle new contacts. I'd want to explore the other options first.
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Leontine 10 months ago
I think A and D are the best options. Directly injecting new contacts is efficient.
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Silva 11 months ago
A and D seem like the most straightforward options. I'd go with A since it's more direct.
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Bulah 11 months ago
A is definitely the easiest way to start. D helps keep things updated.
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Dona 11 months ago
Totally agree with A), it's super straightforward!
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Fernanda 11 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the different integration options. I'm not sure if we should use an API integration from the eCommerce platform or if we can just use the Sales Cloud data extension.
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Weldon 12 months ago
I think the key here is to use the Sales Cloud as the entry source for the Journey Builder. That way, we can directly inject new Contact records into the journey.
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Dwight 6 months ago
↳ replying to Weldon
I still think the query activity method is reliable for automation.
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Dion 6 months ago
↳ replying to Weldon
That could work too, especially for custom setups.
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Yolando 6 months ago
↳ replying to Weldon
But what about the API integration option?
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Keva 7 months ago
↳ replying to Weldon
Definitely! It simplifies the process for new contacts.
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Frederic 11 months ago
↳ replying to Weldon
I agree! Using Sales Cloud as the entry source makes it seamless.
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