Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

A cloned database or schema's child objects retain privileges of the source objects. True or False?

1. True

2. False

3. Only for public schemas

4. Depends on the configuration

The correct answer is: True

When a database or schema is cloned in Snowflake, the privileges associated with the original source objects are indeed retained by the cloned child objects. This means that when you clone a database or schema, all the roles and privileges associated with it are carried over, allowing for seamless continuation of access and control at the cloned level. This feature is beneficial for scenarios where a development or testing environment needs to have the same access levels as the production environment without having to redetermine and reassign all of the privileges manually, thus ensuring consistency and security. The other options don't accurately reflect how cloning works in Snowflake. For instance, stating that privileges are only preserved for public schemas would be misleading, as the cloning process applies uniformly across all schemas and databases regardless of ownership or designation. Additionally, suggesting that it depends on configuration suggests variability that does not exist, as the cloning operation in Snowflake functions consistently in this regard. This uniformity in privilege retention reinforces the efficiency and reliability of the cloning process within the Snowflake architecture.