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When building an email audience, a marketer first runs a query to update a data extension referenced in the audience query.
Which configuration should be used to ensure the exclusion is updated before the audience query runs?
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Jerry
11 months ago
Totally agree with B, it’s all about the sequence!
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Novella
11 months ago
Wait, can you really just place them in order? Sounds too easy.
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Carlee
12 months ago
A is unnecessary; just order them correctly!
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Amie
12 months ago
I think C makes more sense, but I see the logic in B.
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Harrison
1 year ago
B is the way to go! Audience query needs to follow exclusion.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the order of operations here; I thought the wait step was crucial, but now I’m not so sure.
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Sarah
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards option B, but I wonder if there's a chance that option C could also work.
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Layla
1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like the wait step could be important to ensure everything updates correctly.
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Kindra
1 year ago
I think placing the audience SQL Query Activity after the exclusion SQL Query Activity makes sense, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best option.
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Brinda
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The answer has to be option B, placing the audience query after the exclusion query. That's the only way to guarantee the exclusion data is current when the audience is built.
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Brandee
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not 100% sure, but I think option A with the wait step might be the safest approach to make sure the exclusion is fully updated before the audience query runs. Better safe than sorry!
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Wenona
1 year ago
Okay, I've got an idea. If the exclusion data needs to be updated before the audience query, then option B seems like the way to go - placing the audience query after the exclusion query. That should ensure the data is current.
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Corrinne
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Is the "exclusion" referring to a specific data extension or segment that needs to be updated first? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Noel
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the order of execution in a marketing automation workflow. I think the key is to ensure the exclusion data is updated before the audience query runs.
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Johnson
1 year ago
I recall a practice question about service-oriented design, and I'm pretty sure it highlighted the role of service candidates as inputs.
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Tasia
2 years ago
That's a valid point, but I still think option B provides a clearer sequence of steps in the process.
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Gracie
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option C is more efficient as it directly places the audience SQL Query Activity below the exclusion SQL Query Activity.
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Tasia
2 years ago
I think option B is the best choice because it ensures the exclusion is updated before the audience query runs.
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Cammy
2 years ago
You know, I was gonna say A), but then I realized that's like trying to microwave a burrito while it's still in the wrapper. Just doesn't make any sense, does it? B) is the clear winner here.
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Silva
2 years ago
Definitely, B) is the way to go for updating the exclusion before the audience query runs.
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Joanna
2 years ago
Yeah, B) makes more sense in this scenario.
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Thora
2 years ago
I agree, A) just doesn't seem practical.
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Virgina
2 years ago
Oooh, A) with the wait step? Sounds like a recipe for a good old-fashioned time loop to me! Let's keep it moving, folks. B) is the way to go.
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Silvana
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm gonna have to go with B) on this one. Keeps things nice and simple, no unnecessary waiting around. Efficiency, that's the name of the game!
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Tamesha
2 years ago
B) is the best option, keeps things simple and straightforward.
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Kimbery
2 years ago
Definitely, efficiency is key. B) all the way!
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I agree, B) is the way to go. No need to wait around.
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Emilio
2 years ago
I was thinking C) at first, but then I realized that's basically the same thing as B), just with more steps. Why overcomplicate it, right?
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Cherry
2 years ago
B) is the way to go. Gotta make sure that exclusion data gets updated before the audience query runs. Anything else just seems like asking for trouble, you know?
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Craig
2 years ago
C) Place the audience SQL Query Activity below the exclusion SQL Query Activity.
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Gerri
2 years ago
B) Place the audience SQL Query Activity in a step after the exclusion SQL Query Activity.
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Dominga
2 years ago
A) In the step with the two SQL activities, place a wait step between them.