Snowflake Exam ARA-C01 Topic 6 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for Snowflake's ARA-C01 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 6

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?

AUse a transient database.

BUse a transient schema.

CUse a transient table.

DUse a temporary table.

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Suggested Answer: A

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 Almeta at Jul 10, 2025, 03:17 AM

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Alexia

11 days ago

I'm torn between 'A' and 'D'. Temporary tables have a certain je ne sais quoi, but a transient database has a certain flair, you know? Decisions, decisions...

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Nettie

22 days ago

I think a transient schema might be a better choice as it allows for easier management of data.

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Felicitas

28 days ago

Ah, the age-old question of efficiency versus data permanence. I'm going with 'A' - a transient database seems like the way to go here. Kinda like my college essays, just here today, gone tomorrow!

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