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SAS A00-260 Exam - Topic 5 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAS's A00-260 exam

Question #: 94
Topic #: 5

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The SAS Data Integration Studio SCD Type 2 Loader transformation performs which of the following?

ALoads source table records into a standardization table.

BLoads dimension table records into a fact table.

CLoads source table records into a dimension table.

DLoads fact table records into a multi-threaded table.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Veronique at Nov 23, 2025, 01:34 PM

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Twila

5 months ago

I see the logic in C as well. It fits the SCD Type 2 purpose.

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Buddy

5 months ago

Definitely C. It’s crucial for maintaining historical data.

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Jess

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards A. Standardization is key in data integration.

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Annette

6 months ago

I feel confident about C too. It's all about tracking changes.

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Theola

6 months ago

Agreed, C makes sense. SCD Type 2 is about dimensions.

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Octavio

6 months ago

Standardization table? That's not right, it's C for sure!

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Lavonne

7 months ago

Nope, it's not about fact tables at all.

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Launa

7 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was about fact tables.

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Garry

7 months ago

Totally agree, it's definitely C!

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Otis

7 months ago

The SCD Type 2 Loader is the data version of a reality TV show - it captures all the juicy details!

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Stephen

7 months ago

C) Loads source table records into a dimension table. Easy peasy, just like loading the dishwasher.

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Annmarie

7 months ago

I'm pretty sure the SCD Type 2 Loader is the one that makes my data feel like a soap opera, with all the history and drama.

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Van

8 months ago

The SCD Type 2 Loader is like a time machine for your data - it keeps track of all the changes!

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Belen

8 months ago

I feel like the SCD Type 2 transformation is specifically for handling historical data in dimensions, but I can't recall the exact details.

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Elly

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I believe it was about loading records into a dimension table, so I might lean towards option C.

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Lamar

8 months ago

I think the SCD Type 2 Loader is about managing dimension tables, but I'm not sure if it loads them directly from source tables.

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Vanesa

8 months ago

I feel pretty confident on this one. The SCD Type 2 Loader is specifically designed to handle slowly changing dimensions by loading source data into a dimension table, preserving historical records. Option C is the correct answer.

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Deangelo

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Is the SCD Type 2 Loader related to loading fact tables or dimension tables? I need to double-check the differences between the various SAS DI Studio transformations.

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Rose

9 months ago

It loads source table records into a dimension table.

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Melissa

9 months ago

I think it's C. It loads source records into a dimension table.

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Altha

9 months ago

C) Loads source table records into a dimension table.

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Gertude

9 months ago

The key here is understanding what SCD Type 2 means - it's Slowly Changing Dimensions, where you keep track of historical changes. So the SCD Type 2 Loader must be loading source data into a dimension table, not a fact table. I'll go with option C.

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Elke

9 months ago

I thought it was related to loading records into a standardization table, but now I'm confused about the specifics of each option.

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Skye

10 months ago

Okay, the SCD Type 2 Loader is used to load source table records into a dimension table, right? I'm pretty sure that's option C.

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Gerald

10 months ago

Hmm, I think this is asking about the specific functionality of the SCD Type 2 Loader transformation in SAS Data Integration Studio. I'll need to review my notes on that to make sure I understand the correct answer.

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Glen

4 months ago

So, C is the correct choice then?

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Hailey

4 months ago

I remember it being about managing historical data.

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Fannie

5 months ago

Definitely need to check the notes on that.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

Yeah, I think that's right!

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Dawne

5 months ago

I believe it loads source records into a dimension table.

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