Salesforce Data-Cloud-Consultant Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant(WI24) Exam Practice Test

The correct answer is C, the desired attributes reside on different related paths. When creating an activation in Data Cloud, you can select related attributes from data model objects that are linked to the segment entity. However, not all related attributes are available for every activation. The availability of related attributes depends on the container path, which is the sequence of data model objects that connects the segment entity to the related entity. For example, if you segment on the Unified Individual entity, you can select related attributes from the Order Product entity, but only if the container path is Unified Individual > Order > Order Product. If the container path is Unified Individual > Order Line Item > Order Product, then the related attributes from Order Product are not available for activation. This is because Data Cloud only supports one-to-many relationships for related attributes, and Order Line Item is a many-to-many junction object between Order and Order Product. Therefore, you need to ensure that the desired attributes reside on the same related path as the segment entity, and that the path does not include any many-to-many junction objects. The other options are incorrect because they do not explain why the related attributes are not available. The segment entity can be any data model object, not just profile data. The attributes are not restricted by being used in another activation. Activations can include one-to-many attributes, not just one-to-one attributes. References:

• Related Attributes in Activation
• Considerations for Selecting Related Attributes
• Salesforce Launches: Data Cloud Consultant Certification
• Create a Segment in Data Cloud

The correct answer is A. Streaming transforms. Streaming transforms are a feature of Data Cloud that allows real-time data integration with Salesforce CRM. Streaming transforms use the Data Cloud Streaming API to synchronize micro-batches of updates between the CRM data source and Data Cloud in near-real time1. Streaming transforms enable Data Cloud to have the most current and accurate CRM data for segmentation and activation2.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• B. Data model triggers. Data model triggers are a feature of Data Cloud that allows custom logic to be executed when data model objects are created, updated, or deleted3. Data model triggers do not integrate data with Salesforce CRM, but rather manipulate data within Data Cloud.
• C. Sales and Service bundle. Sales and Service bundle is a feature of Data Cloud that allows pre-built data streams, data model objects, segments, and activations for Sales Cloud and Service Cloud data sources4. Sales and Service bundle does not integrate data in real time with Salesforce CRM, but rather ingests data at scheduled intervals.
• D. Data actions and Lightning web components. Data actions and Lightning web components are features of Data Cloud that allow custom user interfaces and workflows to be built and embedded in Salesforce applications5. Data actions and Lightning web components do not integrate data with Salesforce CRM, but rather display and interact with data within Salesforce applications.

References:

• 1: Load Data into Data Cloud
• 2: [Data Streams in Data Cloud]
• 3: [Data Model Triggers in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• 4: [Sales and Service Bundle in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• 5: [Data Actions and Lightning Web Components in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Data Model in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Create a Data Model Object] article on Salesforce Help
• : [Data Sources in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Connect and Ingest Data in Data Cloud] article on Salesforce Help
• : [Data Spaces in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Create a Data Space] article on Salesforce Help
• : [Segments in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Create a Segment] article on Salesforce Help
• : [Activations in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Create an Activation] article on Salesforce Help

A calculated insight is a custom metric or measure that is derived from one or more data model objects or data lake objects in Data Cloud. A calculated insight can be used in segmentation to filter or group the data based on the calculated value. However, not all calculated insights can appear in the segmentation canvas. There are two requirements that must be met for a calculated insight to appear in the segmentation canvas:

• The calculated insight must contain a dimension including the Individual or Unified Individual Id. A dimension is a field that can be used to categorize or group the data, such as name, gender, or location. The Individual or Unified Individual Id is a unique identifier for each individual profile in Data Cloud. The calculated insight must include this dimension to link the calculated value to the individual profile and to enable segmentation based on the individual profile attributes.
• The primary key of the segmented table must be a dimension in the calculated insight. The primary key is a field that uniquely identifies each record in a table. The segmented table is the table that contains the data that is being segmented, such as the Customer or the Order table. The calculated insight must include the primary key of the segmented table as a dimension to ensure that the calculated value is associated with the correct record in the segmented table and to avoid duplication or inconsistency in the segmentation results.

References: Create a Calculated Insight, Use Insights in Data Cloud, Segmentation

The Event Time field is a special field type that captures the timestamp of an event in a data stream. It is used to track the chronological order of events and to enable time-based segmentation and activation. When ingesting Case data, the recommended field to be associated with the Event Time field is the Last Modified Date field. This field reflects the most recent update to the case and can be used to measure the case duration, resolution time, and customer satisfaction. The other fields, such as Resolution Date, Escalation Date, or Creation Date, are not as suitable for the Event Time field, as they may not capture the latest status of the case or may not be applicable for all cases. References: Data Stream Field Types, Salesforce Data Cloud Exam Questions

The cause of this issue is that the new custom data model object (DMO) is not of category Profile. A category is a property of a DMO that defines its purpose and functionality in Data Cloud. There are three categories of DMOs: Profile, Event, and Other. Profile DMOs are used to store attributes of individuals or entities, such as name, email, address, etc. Event DMOs are used to store actions or interactions of individuals or entities, such as purchases, clicks, visits, etc. Other DMOs are used to store any other type of data that does not fit into the Profile or Event categories, such as products, locations, categories, etc. Only Profile DMOs can be used for creating segments in Data Cloud, as segments are based on the attributes of individuals or entities. Therefore, if the new custom DMO is not of category Profile, it will not appear in the segmentation canvas. The other options are not correct because they are not the cause of this issue. Data ingestion is not a prerequisite for creating segments, as segments can be created based on the data model schema without actual data. The new DMO does not need to have a relationship to the individual DMO, as segments can be created based on any Profile DMO, regardless of its relationship to other DMOs. Segmentation is not only supported for the Individual and Unified Individual DMOs, as segments can be created based on any Profile DMO, including custom ones. References: Create a Custom Data Model Object from an Existing Data Model Object, Create a Segment in Data Cloud, Data Model Object Category

Deleting an identity resolution ruleset has two major impacts that the consultant should communicate to the customer. First, it will permanently remove all unified customer data that was created by the ruleset, meaning that the unified profiles and their attributes will no longer be available in Data Cloud1. Second, it will eliminate dependencies on data model objects that were used by the ruleset, meaning that the data model objects can be modified or deleted without affecting the ruleset1. These impacts can have significant consequences for the customer’s data quality, segmentation, activation, and analytics, so the consultant should advise the customer to carefully consider the implications of deleting a ruleset before proceeding. The other options are incorrect because they are not impacts of deleting a ruleset. Option A is incorrect because deleting a ruleset will not remove all individual data, but only the unified customer data. The individual data from the source systems will still be available in Data Cloud1. Option D is incorrect because deleting a ruleset will not remove all source profile data, but only the unified customer data. The source profile data from the data streams will still be available in Data Cloud1. References: Delete an Identity Resolution Ruleset

A customer who wants to view the last time each segment was published within their Data Cloud org can use the dashboard and report features to achieve this requirement. A dashboard is a visual representation of data that can show key metrics, trends, and comparisons. A report is a tabular or matrix view of data that can show details, summaries, and calculations. Both dashboard and report features allow the user to create, customize, and share data views based on their needs and preferences. To view the last time each segment was published, the user can create a dashboard or a report that shows the segment name, the publish date, and the publish status fields from the segment object. The user can also filter, sort, group, or chart the data by these fields to get more insights and analysis. The user can also schedule, refresh, or export the dashboard or report data as needed. References: Dashboards, Reports

 Value suggestion for attributes in segmentation is a feature that allows you to see and select the possible values for a text field when creating segment filters. You can enable or disable this feature for each data model object (DMO) field in the DMO record home. Value suggestion can be enabled for up to 500 attributes for your entire org. It can take up to 24 hours for suggested values to appear. To use value suggestion when creating segment filters, you need to drag the attribute onto the canvas and start typing in the Value field for an attribute. You can also select multiple values for some operators. Value suggestion is not available for attributes with more than 255 characters or for relationships that are one-to-many (1:N). References: Use Value Suggestions in Segmentation, Considerations for Selecting Related Attributes

 Identity resolution is the process of creating unified profiles of individuals by matching and merging data from different sources. When there is conflicting information in the data model, such as different names, addresses, or phone numbers for the same person, identity resolution leverages reconciliation rules to select the most accurate and complete attributes for the unified profile. Reconciliation rules are configurable rules that define how to resolve conflicts based on criteria such as recency, frequency, source priority, or completeness. For example, a reconciliation rule can specify that the most recent name or the most frequent phone number should be selected for the unified profile. Reconciliation rules can be applied at the attribute level or the contact point level. References: Identity Resolution, Reconciliation Rules, Salesforce Data Cloud Exam Questions

The SFTP Connector is a data source connector that allows Data Cloud to ingest data from an SFTP server. The customer can use the SFTP Connector to create a data stream from their exported file and bring it into Data Cloud as a data lake object. The other options are not the best ways to bring the file into Data Cloud because:

• B. The Cloud Storage Connector is a data source connector that allows Data Cloud to ingest data from cloud storage services such as Amazon S3, Azure Storage, or Google Cloud Storage. The customer does not have their data in any of these services, but only on an SFTP site.
• C. The Data Import Wizard is a tool that allows users to import data for many standard Salesforce objects, such as accounts, contacts, leads, solutions, and campaign members. It is not designed to import data from an SFTP site or for custom objects in Data Cloud.
• D. The Dataloader is an application that allows users to insert, update, delete, or export Salesforce records. It is not designed to ingest data from an SFTP site or into Data Cloud. References: SFTP Connector - Salesforce, Create Data Streams with the SFTP Connector in Data Cloud - Salesforce, Data Import Wizard - Salesforce, Salesforce Data Loader

The correct answer is D. The CRM Connector allows standard fields to stream into Data Cloud in real time. This means that any changes to the standard fields in the CRM data source are reflected in Data Cloud almost instantly, without waiting for the next scheduled synchronization. This feature enables Data Cloud to have the most up-to-date and accurate CRM data for segmentation and activation1.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• A. CRM data can be manually refreshed at any time by clicking the Refresh button on the data stream detail page2. This option is false.
• B. The CRM Connector’s synchronization times can be customized to up to 60-minute intervals, not 15-minute intervals3. This option is false.
• C. Formula fields are not refreshed at regular sync intervals, but only at the next full refresh4. A full refresh is a complete data ingestion process that occurs once every 24 hours or when manually triggered. This option is false.

References:

• 1: Connect and Ingest Data in Data Cloud article on Salesforce Help
• 2: Data Sources in Data Cloud unit on Trailhead
• 3: Data Cloud for Admins module on Trailhead
• 4: [Formula Fields in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead
• : [Data Streams in Data Cloud] unit on Trailhead

 Nested segments are segments that include or exclude one or more existing segments. They allow the marketing team to reuse filters and maintain consistency in their data by using an existing segment to build a new one. For example, the marketing team can create a nested segment that includes High Investment Balance Customers and excludes customers who have opted out of email marketing. This way, they can leverage the foundational segment and apply additional criteria without duplicating the rules. The other options are not the best features to ensure consistency because:

• B. A calculated insight is a data object that performs calculations on data lake objects or CRM data and returns a result. It is not a segment and cannot be used for activation or personalization.
• C. A data kit is a bundle of packageable metadata that can be exported and imported across Data Cloud orgs. It is not a feature for creating segments, but rather for sharing components.
• D. Cloning a segment creates a copy of the segment with the same rules and filters. It does not allow the marketing team to add or remove criteria from the original segment, and it may create confusion and redundancy. References: Create a Nested Segment - Salesforce, Save Time with Nested Segments (Generally Available) - Salesforce, Calculated Insights - Salesforce, Create and Publish a Data Kit Unit | Salesforce Trailhead, Create a Segment in Data Cloud - Salesforce

Data Cloud handles an individual’s Right to be Forgotten by deleting the specified Individual and records from any data model object/data lake object related to the Individual. This means that Data Cloud removes all the data associated with the individual from the data space, including the data from the source objects, the unified individual profile, and any related objects. Data Cloud also deletes the Unified Individual Link record that links the individual to the source records. Data Cloud uses the Consent API to process the Right to be Forgotten requests, which are reprocessed at 30, 60, and 90 days to ensure a full deletion.

The other options are not correct descriptions of how Data Cloud handles an individual’s Right to be Forgotten. Data Cloud does not delete the records from all data source objects, as this would affect the data integrity and availability of the source systems. Data Cloud also does not delete only the specified Individual record and its Unified Individual Link record, as this would leave the source records and the related records intact. Data Cloud also does not delete only the specified Individual and records from any data source object mapped to the Individual data model object, as this would leave the related records intact.

References:

• Requesting Data Deletion or Right to Be Forgotten
• Data Deletion for Data Cloud
• Use the Consent API with Data Cloud
• Data and Identity in Data Cloud

A calculated insight is a multidimensional metric that is defined and calculated from data using SQL expressions. A calculated insight can include dimensions and measures. Dimensions are the fields that are used to group or filter the data, such as customer ID, product category, or region. Measures are the fields that are used to perform calculations or aggregations, such as revenue, quantity, or average order value. A calculated insight can be modified by editing the SQL expression or changing the data space. However, the consultant needs to be aware of the following limitations and considerations when modifying a calculated insight12:

• Existing dimensions cannot be removed. If a dimension is removed from the SQL expression, the calculated insight will fail to run and display an error message. This is because the dimension is used to create the primary key for the calculated insight object, and removing it will cause a conflict with the existing data. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
• New dimensions can be added. If a dimension is added to the SQL expression, the calculated insight will run and create a new field for the dimension in the calculated insight object. However, the consultant should be careful not to add too many dimensions, as this can affect the performance and usability of the calculated insight.
• Existing measures can be removed. If a measure is removed from the SQL expression, the calculated insight will run and delete the field for the measure from the calculated insight object. However, the consultant should be aware that removing a measure can affect the existing segments or activations that use the calculated insight.
• New measures can be added. If a measure is added to the SQL expression, the calculated insight will run and create a new field for the measure in the calculated insight object. However, the consultant should be careful not to add too many measures, as this can affect the performance and usability of the calculated insight. References: Calculated Insights, Calculated Insights in a Data Space.

Data Cloud is a data platform that can help customers connect, prepare, harmonize, unify, query, analyze, and act on their data across various Salesforce and external sources. Some of the common use cases that can be addressed with Data Cloud are:

• Understand and act upon customer data to drive more relevant experiences. Data Cloud can help customers gain a 360-degree view of their customers by unifying data from different sources and resolving identities across channels. Data Cloud can also help customers segment their audiences, create personalized experiences, and activate data in any channel using insights and AI.
• Harmonize data from multiple sources with a standardized and extendable data model. Data Cloud can help customers transform and cleanse their data before using it, and map it to a common data model that can be extended and customized. Data Cloud can also help customers create calculated insights and related attributes to enrich their data and optimize identity resolution.

The other two options are not common use cases for Data Cloud. Data Cloud does not provide data governance or backup and disaster recovery features, as these are typically handled by other Salesforce or external solutions.

References:

• Learn How Data Cloud Works
• About Salesforce Data Cloud
• Discover Use Cases for the Platform
• Understand Common Data Analysis Use Cases

The Data Rights Subject Request tool is a feature that allows Data Cloud users to manage customer requests for data access, deletion, or portability. The tool provides a user interface and an API to create, track, and fulfill data rights requests. The tool also generates a report that contains the customer’s personal data and the actions taken to comply with the request. The consultant should use this tool to accommodate the customer’s request for data deletion in Data Cloud. References: Data Rights Subject Request Tool, Create a Data Rights Subject Request

A “NO FILE FOUND” error message indicates that Data Cloud cannot access or locate the file from the Amazon S3 source. There are two possible reasons for this error and two corresponding steps that a consultant should take to troubleshoot it:

• The Data Cloud user does not have the correct permissions to read the file from the Amazon S3 bucket. This could happen if the user’s permission set or profile does not include the Data Cloud Data Stream Read permission, or if the user’s Amazon S3 credentials are invalid or expired. To fix this issue, the consultant should check and update the user’s permissions and credentials in Data Cloud and Amazon S3, respectively.
• The file does not exist in the specified bucket location. This could happen if the file name or path has changed, or if the file has been deleted or moved from the Amazon S3 bucket. To fix this issue, the consultant should check and verify the file name and path in the Amazon S3 bucket, and update the data stream configuration in Data Cloud accordingly. References: Create Amazon S3 Data Stream in Data Cloud, How to Use the Amazon S3 Storage Connector in Data Cloud, Amazon S3 Connection

Data Cloud is a data platform that can help customers connect, prepare, harmonize, unify, query, analyze, and act on their data across various Salesforce and external sources. Some of the use cases that are considered a good fit for Data Cloud are:

• To ingest and unify data from various sources to reconcile customer identity. Data Cloud can help customers bring all their data, whether streaming or batch, into Salesforce and map it to a common data model. Data Cloud can also help customers resolve identities across different channels and sources and create unified profiles of their customers.
• To use harmonized data to more accurately understand the customer and business impact. Data Cloud can help customers transform and cleanse their data before using it, and enrich it with calculated insights and related attributes. Data Cloud can also help customers create segments and audiences based on their data and activate them in any channel. Data Cloud can also help customers use AI to predict customer behavior and outcomes.

The other two options are not use cases that are considered a good fit for Data Cloud. Data Cloud does not provide features to create and orchestrate cross-channel marketing messages, as this is typically handled by other Salesforce solutions such as Marketing Cloud. Data Cloud also does not eliminate the need for separate business intelligence and IT data management tools, as it is designed to work with them and complement their capabilities.

References:

• Learn How Data Cloud Works
• About Salesforce Data Cloud
• Discover Use Cases for the Platform
• Understand Common Data Analysis Use Cases

Building a trust-based, first-party data asset means collecting, managing, and activating data from your own customers and prospects in a way that respects their privacy and preferences. It also means providing them with clear and honest information about how you use their data, what benefits they can expect from sharing their data, and how they can control their data. By doing so, you can create a mutually beneficial relationship with your customers, where they trust you to use their data responsibly and ethically, and you can deliver more relevant and personalized experiences to them. A trust-based, first-party data asset can help you improve customer loyalty, retention, and growth, as well as comply with data protection regulations and standards. References: Use first-party data for a powerful digital experience, Why first-party data is the key to data privacy, Build a first-party data strategy

To configure an activation to a Marketing Cloud activation target, you need to choose a segment and select contact points. Choosing a segment allows you to specify which unified individuals you want to activate. Selecting contact points allows you to map the attributes from the segment to the fields in the Marketing Cloud data extension. You do not need to add additional attributes or add the calculated insight in the activation, as these are already part of the segment definition. References: Create a Marketing Cloud Activation Target; Types of Data Targets in Data Cloud

 Engagement-based related attributes are attributes that describe the interactions of a person with an email message, such as opens, clicks, unsubscribes, etc. These attributes are stored in the Engagement data model object (DMO) and can be added to an activation to send more personalized communications. However, there are some considerations and limitations when using engagement-based related attributes, such as:

• For engagement data, activation supports a 90-day lookback window. This means that only the attributes from the engagement events that occurred within the last 90 days are considered for activation. Any records outside of this window are not included in the activation payload. Therefore, the consultant should review the event time of the related engagement events and make sure they are within the lookback window.
• The correct path to the related attributes must be selected for the activation. A path is a sequence of DMOs that are connected by relationships in the data model. For example, the path from Individual to Engagement is Individual -> Email -> Engagement. The path determines which related attributes are available for activation and how they are filtered. Therefore, the consultant should review the path selection and make sure it matches the desired related attributes and filters.

The other two options are not relevant for this issue. The activations can reference segments that segment on profile data rather than engagement data, as long as the activation target supports related attributes. The activated profiles do not need to have a Unified Contact Point, which is a unique identifier for a person across different data sources, to activate engagement-based related attributes. References: Add Related Attributes to an Activation, Related Attributes in Data Cloud activation have no values, Explore the Engagement Data Model Object

A formula field is a field that calculates a value based on other fields or constants. When using the S3 Connector to ingest data from an Amazon S3 bucket, Data Cloud supports creating and updating formula fields on the data lake objects (DLOs) that store the data from the S3 source. However, the formula field updates are not applied immediately, but rather at the next incremental upsert refresh of the data stream. An incremental upsert refresh is a process that adds new records and updates existing records from the S3 source to the DLO based on the primary key field. Therefore, the consultant should keep in mind that the formula field updates will affect both new and existing records, but only after the next incremental upsert refresh of the data stream. The other options are incorrect because Data Cloud does not initiate a full refresh of data from S3, does not update the formula only for new records, and does support formula field updates for data streams of type upsert. References: Create a Formula Field, Amazon S3 Connection, Data Lake Object

 The error “Segment references too many data lake objects (DLOs)” occurs when a segment query exceeds the limit of 50 DLOs that can be referenced in a single query. This can happen when the segment has too many filters, nested segments, or exclusion criteria that involve different DLOs. To remedy this issue, the consultant can try the following troubleshooting tips:

• Split the segment into smaller segments. The consultant can divide the segment into multiple segments that have fewer filters, nested segments, or exclusion criteria. This can reduce the number of DLOs that are referenced in each segment query and avoid the error. The consultant can then use the smaller segments as nested segments in a larger segment, or activate them separately.
• Use calculated insights in order to reduce the complexity of the segmentation query. The consultant can create calculated insights that are derived from existing data using formulas. Calculated insights can simplify the segmentation query by replacing multiple filters or nested segments with a single attribute. For example, instead of using multiple filters to segment individuals based on their purchase history, the consultant can create a calculated insight that calculates the lifetime value of each individual and use that as a filter.

The other options are not troubleshooting tips that can help remedy this issue. Refining segmentation criteria to limit up to five custom data model objects (DMOs) is not a valid option, as the limit of 50 DLOs applies to both standard and custom DMOs. Spacing out the segment schedules to reduce DLO load is not a valid option, as the error is not related to the DLO load, but to the segment query complexity.

References:

• Troubleshoot Segment Errors
• Create a Calculated Insight
• Create a Segment in Data Cloud

A streaming insight is a type of insight that analyzes streaming data in real time and triggers actions based on predefined conditions. A data action is a type of action that executes a flow, a data action target, or a data action script when an insight is triggered. By using a streaming insight paired with a data action, a consultant can accommodate Cumulus Financial’s request to track the daily transaction volume of each customer and send out a notification when the volume is outside the normal range. A calculated insight is a type of insight that performs calculations on data in a data space and stores the results in a data extension. A streaming data transform is a type of data transform that applies transformations to streaming data in real time and stores the results in a data extension. A flow is a type of automation that executes a series of actions when triggered by an event, a schedule, or another flow. None of these options can achieve the same functionality as a streaming insight paired with a data action. References: Use Insights in Data Cloud Unit, Streaming Insights and Data Actions Use Cases, Streaming Insights and Data Actions Limits and Behaviors

 The Ignore Empty Value option in identity resolution allows customers to ignore empty fields when running reconciliation rules. Reconciliation rules are used to determine the final value of an attribute for a unified individual profile, based on the values from different sources. The Ignore Empty Value option can be set to true or false for each attribute in a reconciliation rule. If set to true, the reconciliation rule will skip any source that has an empty value for that attribute and move on to the next source in the priority order. If set to false, the reconciliation rule will consider any source that has an empty value for that attribute as a valid source and use it to populate the attribute value for the unified individual profile.

The other options are not correct descriptions of what the Ignore Empty Value option does in identity resolution. The Ignore Empty Value option does not affect the custom match rules or the standard match rules, which are used to identify and link individuals across different sources based on their attributes. The Ignore Empty Value option also does not ignore individual object records with empty fields when running identity resolution rules, as identity resolution rules operate on the attribute level, not the record level.

References:

• Data Cloud Identity Resolution Reconciliation Rule Input
• Configure Identity Resolution Rulesets
• Data and Identity in Data Cloud

The Party Identification object is the correct object to use in identity resolution to perform exact match rules on the Loyalty ID. The Party Identification object is a child object of the Individual object that stores different types of identifiers for an individual, such as email, phone, loyalty ID, social media handle, etc. Each identifier has a type, a value, and a source. The consultant can use the Party Identification object to create a match rule that compares the Loyalty ID type and value across different sources and links the corresponding individuals.

The other options are not correct objects to use in identity resolution to perform exact match rules on the Loyalty ID. The Loyalty Identification object does not exist in Data Cloud. The Individual object is the parent object that represents a unified profile of an individual, but it does not store the Loyalty ID directly. The Contact Identification object is a child object of the Contact object that stores identifiers for a contact, such as email, phone, etc., but it does not store the Loyalty ID.

References:

• Data Modeling Requirements for Identity Resolution
• Identity Resolution in a Data Space
• Configure Identity Resolution Rulesets
• Map Required Objects
• Data and Identity in Data Cloud

To honor a Request to be Forgotten by a customer, a consultant should use Data Cloud in two ways:

• Add the Individual ID to a headerless file and use the delete from file functionality. This option allows the consultant to delete multiple Individuals from Data Cloud by uploading a CSV file with their IDs1. The deletion process is asynchronous and can take up to 24 hours to complete1.
• Use the Consent API to suppress processing and delete the Individual and related records from source data streams. This option allows the consultant to submit a Data Deletion request for an Individual profile in Data Cloud using the Consent API2. A Data Deletion request deletes the specified Individual entity and any entities where a relationship has been defined between that entity’s identifying attribute and the Individual ID attribute2. The deletion process is reprocessed at 30, 60, and 90 days to ensure a full deletion2. The other options are not correct because:
• Deleting the data from the incoming data stream and performing a full refresh will not delete the existing data in Data Cloud, only the new data from the source system3.
• Using Data Explorer to locate and manually remove the Individual will not delete the related records from the source data streams, only the Individual entity in Data Cloud. References:
• Delete Individuals from Data Cloud
• Requesting Data Deletion or Right to Be Forgotten
• Data Refresh for Data Cloud
• [Data Explorer]

The correct answer is B and C because calculated insights and segments are both dependent on the data ingestion process. Calculated insights are derived from the data model objects and segments are subsets of data model objects that meet certain criteria. Therefore, both of them need to be updated after the data is ingested to reflect the latest changes. Data transformations are optional steps that can be applied to the data streams before they are mapped to the data model objects, so they are not relevant to the issue. Reviewing calculated insights to make sure they’re run after the segments are refreshed (option D) is also incorrect because calculated insights are independent of segments and do not need to be refreshed after them. References: Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant Exam Guide, Data Ingestion and Modeling, Calculated Insights, Segments

 After ingesting data from different sources into Data Cloud, the additional configuration that is required before segmenting and acting on that data is Identity Resolution. Identity Resolution is the process of matching and reconciling source profiles from different data sources and creating unified profiles that represent a single individual or entity1. Identity Resolution enables you to create a 360-degree view of your customers and prospects, and to segment and activate them based on their attributes and behaviors2. To configure Identity Resolution, you need to create and deploy a ruleset that defines the match rules and reconciliation rules for your data3. The other options are incorrect because they are not required before segmenting and acting on the data. Data Activation is the process of sending data from Data Cloud to other Salesforce clouds or external destinations for marketing, sales, or service purposes4. Calculated Insights are derived attributes that are computed based on the source or unified data, such as lifetime value, churn risk, or product affinity5. Data Mapping is the process of mapping source attributes to unified attributes in the data model. These configurations can be done after segmenting and acting on the data, or in parallel with Identity Resolution, but they are not prerequisites for it. References: Identity Resolution Overview, Segment and Activate Data in Data Cloud, Configure Identity Resolution Rulesets, Data Activation Overview, Calculated Insights Overview, [Data Mapping Overview]

 The Sales Order subject area defines the details of an order placed by a customer for one or more products or services. It includes information such as the order date, status, amount, quantity, currency, payment method, and delivery method. The Sales Order subject area also allows you to track the revenue or quantity for an opportunity by product family, which is a grouping of products that share common characteristics or features. For example, you can use the Sales Order Line Item DMO to associate each product in an order with its product family, and then use the Sales Order Revenue DMO to calculate the total revenue or quantity for each product family in an opportunity. References: Sales Order Subject Area, Sales Order Revenue DMO Reference

The best option to map the data to be used for both segmentation and identity resolution is to create custom fields on the standard Individual DMO. This way, the consultant can leverage the existing fields and functionality of the Individual DMO, such as identity resolution rulesets, calculated insights, and data actions, while adding the additional fields that are specific to the beauty company’s data1. Creating a custom DMO from scratch or duplicating the standard Individual DMO would require more effort and maintenance, and might not be compatible with the existing features of Data Cloud. Creating a custom DMO with only the additional fields and mapping it to the standard Individual DMO would create unnecessary complexity and redundancy, and might not allow the use of the custom fields for identity resolution. References:

• 1: Data Model Objects in Data Cloud