Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

Does data replication only need to happen once per cloud/region?

1. Yes, it can be shared multiple times afterward

2. No, it needs to be replicated every time

3. Only for specific data types

4. It depends on the source data

The correct answer is: Yes, it can be shared multiple times afterward

The correct answer highlights that data replication is primarily a process that, once executed, allows the replicated data to be shared multiple times thereafter. In the context of Snowflake, when data is replicated from one region or cloud environment to another, that data is made available for access and use without needing to continuously repeat the replication process for the same data set. Once the initial replication is completed, the data can be accessed and utilized in different ways, such as querying and sharing with other accounts. This efficient model helps in minimizing data transfer costs and maximizing access speed since the data can be easily shared within the same cloud region or across regions after the initial replication without having to replicate the same dataset again every time it is accessed by other users or applications. The other choices do not accurately reflect the efficiency of Snowflake's replication capabilities. Continuous replication would imply unnecessary overhead and consumption of resources, while restricting replication to specific data types creates constraints that do not align with the flexible nature of Snowflake’s architecture. Lastly, stating that it depends on the source data overlooks the established framework within which replication operates, indicating that once data is replicated, follow-up access does not require repeated replication.