Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

What is a key characteristic of Transient Tables in Snowflake?

1. They are slower than Permanent Tables

2. They offer unlimited storage

3. They lack Fail-Safe mode

4. They require more management

The correct answer is: They lack Fail-Safe mode

Transient Tables in Snowflake are designed to allow users to manage data that does not require long-term retention. A key characteristic of these tables is that they lack a Fail-Safe mode, which means that once the data in a Transient Table has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. This is particularly relevant for use cases where the data is temporary and does not need to be retained after its initial use, enabling more efficient management of resources. The absence of Fail-Safe means that while transient data can be highly accessible for quick, temporary operations, it also places responsibility on users to ensure they do not need to recover any deleted data, as it will not be retrievable after deletion. This characteristic is distinct from Permanent Tables, which do include Fail-Safe protection, allowing for recovery of deleted data within a certain timeframe. In contrast, options suggesting they are slower than Permanent Tables or that they require more management do not accurately capture the purpose and design of Transient Tables. Additionally, the mention of unlimited storage is also misleading, as storage limitations apply to all table types in Snowflake, though the specific storage characteristics can differ.