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Snowflake ARA-C01 Exam - Topic 1 Question 67 Discussion

What is the MOST efficient way to design an environment where data retention is not considered critical, and customization needs are to be kept to a minimum?
A) Use a transient database.
B) Use a transient schema.
C) Use a transient table.
D) Use a temporary table.

Snowflake ARA-C01 Exam - Topic 1 Question 67 Discussion

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Question #: 67
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What is the MOST efficient way to design an environment where data retention is not considered critical, and customization needs are to be kept to a minimum?

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Transient databases in Snowflake are designed for situations where data retention is not critical, and they do not have the fail-safe period that regular databases have. This means that data in a transient database is not recoverable after the Time Travel retention period. Using a transient database is efficient because it minimizes storage costs while still providing most functionalities of a standard database without the overhead of data protection features that are not needed when data retention is not a concern.


by Alison at Jun 22, 2026, 02:15 PM

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Glory
2 days ago
Transient schema? Never heard of that one.
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Moon
7 days ago
I disagree, a temporary table could work just as well.
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Jamal
12 days ago
A transient database seems like the best option here.
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Leonida
18 days ago
I feel like temporary tables are often used for quick data storage, so D could be the answer, but I need to think more about the context.
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Lea
23 days ago
I practiced a similar question where transient schemas were mentioned, but I can't recall if they fit this scenario. Could it be B?
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Goldie
28 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about transient tables being useful for short-term data. Maybe D is the right choice?
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Nobuko
1 month ago
I think the answer might be A, using a transient database, since it sounds like the most comprehensive option for minimal customization.
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