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Snowflake ARA-R01 Exam - Topic 1 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for Snowflake's ARA-R01 exam
Question #: 35
Topic #: 1
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A table for IOT devices that measures water usage is created. The table quickly becomes large and contains more than 2 billion rows.

The general query patterns for the table are:

1. DeviceId, lOT_timestamp and Customerld are frequently used in the filter predicate for the select statement

2. The columns City and DeviceManuf acturer are often retrieved

3. There is often a count on Uniqueld

Which field(s) should be used for the clustering key?

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Suggested Answer: C

A clustering key is a subset of columns or expressions that are used to co-locate the data in the same micro-partitions, which are the units of storage in Snowflake. Clustering can improve the performance of queries that filter on the clustering key columns, as it reduces the amount of data that needs to be scanned. The best choice for a clustering key depends on the query patterns and the data distribution in the table. In this case, the columns DeviceId, IOT_timestamp, and CustomerId are frequently used in the filter predicate for the select statement, which means they are good candidates for the clustering key. The columns City and DeviceManufacturer are often retrieved, but not filtered on, so they are not as important for the clustering key. The column UniqueId is used for counting, but it is not a good choice for the clustering key, as it is likely to have a high cardinality and a uniform distribution, which means it will not help to co-locate the data. Therefore, the best option is to use DeviceId and CustomerId as the clustering key, as they can help to prune the micro-partitions and speed up the queries.Reference:Clustering Keys & Clustered Tables,Micro-partitions & Data Clustering,A Complete Guide to Snowflake Clustering


by Polly at Jul 12, 2025, 10:29 PM

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Cordell
2 months ago
lOT_timestamp makes sense for time-based queries.
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Stephaine
2 months ago
I think City and DeviceManufacturer could be useful too.
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Justine
2 months ago
Definitely DeviceId and CustomerId for the clustering key.
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Jordan
3 months ago
I disagree, Uniqueld doesn't seem relevant for clustering here.
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Kaycee
3 months ago
Surprised it got that big! 2 billion rows is insane!
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Armanda
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards Uniqueld for the clustering key, but I’m not confident since it’s not mentioned in the filter predicates often.
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Felix
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to choose clustering keys based on query patterns. I think City and DeviceManufacturer might not be the best option here.
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Terry
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like lOT_timestamp could be a good choice since it relates to time-based queries.
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Wynell
4 months ago
I remember we discussed clustering keys in class, and I think it might be best to use DeviceId and CustomerId since they are frequently used in filters.
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Chery
4 months ago
This is a tricky one, but I think I have a good understanding of the key considerations. I'm going to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option before making my selection.
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Twila
4 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on the information provided, I believe the best choice for the clustering key is option A - IOT_timestamp.
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Tiera
4 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. The clustering key should be based on the frequently used filter predicates, so I'm leaning towards option C - DeviceId and CustomerId.
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Torie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the question. I'll need to re-read the details and think through the different options before deciding.
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Alline
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the query patterns and how the clustering key can optimize performance.
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Shenika
7 months ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one! I'm gonna have to go with C. DeviceId and CustomerID seem like the perfect combo to keep that massive table humming along.
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Dell
5 months ago
I think C is the way to go too. It makes sense to use DeviceId and CustomerId for the clustering key.
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Alica
7 months ago
I disagree with Rozella, using lOT_timestamp seems more logical for this scenario.
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Leota
7 months ago
Haha, UniqueID as the clustering key? That's like trying to use a snowflake as a doorstop - it just doesn't make sense! Gotta go with C on this one.
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Marshall
5 months ago
Definitely, using Deviceld and Customerld for the clustering key makes the most sense in this scenario.
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Harrison
7 months ago
Yeah, I agree. Deviceld and Customerld seem like the best choice for the clustering key.
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Elli
7 months ago
UniqueID as the clustering key? That's like trying to use a snowflake as a doorstop - it just doesn't make sense! Gotta go with C on this one.
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Rozella
7 months ago
I believe Deviceld and Customerld should be used for the clustering key.
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Maryann
7 months ago
I agree with Veronika, lOT_timestamp makes sense for efficient filtering.
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Veronika
7 months ago
I think the clustering key should be lOT_timestamp.
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Mollie
7 months ago
I'm torn between B and C. The frequent use of City and DeviceManufacturer is tempting, but the fact that DeviceId and CustomerID are used in the filter predicate makes me lean towards C.
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Gussie
8 months ago
For a table with over 2 billion rows, the clustering key should definitely include the frequently used DeviceId and CustomerID. That's a no-brainer!
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Judy
6 months ago
B) City and DeviceManufacturer
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Nidia
7 months ago
A) lOT_timestamp
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