Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

Which command can be used to check the current state of a warehouse?

1. SHOW WAREHOUSES

2. DESCRIBE WAREHOUSE warehouse_name

3. SELECT WAREHOUSE_STATUS()

4. LIST WAREHOUSE warehouse_name

The correct answer is: DESCRIBE WAREHOUSE warehouse_name

The command designed specifically to check the current state of a specific warehouse is "DESCRIBE WAREHOUSE warehouse_name." This command provides a comprehensive summary of a warehouse's properties, including its current status, size, and resource allocation. When you use this command, Snowflake returns details about the warehouse, which allows you to understand its current operational state, whether it's running, suspended, or undergoing any modifications. In contrast, while "SHOW WAREHOUSES" can provide an overview of all warehouses and their statuses, it doesn't offer the detailed insights specific to a single warehouse that "DESCRIBE WAREHOUSE" does. The function "SELECT WAREHOUSE_STATUS()" might sound relevant, but it’s not an actual command in Snowflake's SQL syntax; hence, it wouldn't retrieve any warehouse status information. Lastly, "LIST WAREHOUSE warehouse_name" is not a valid command syntax in Snowflake and does not pertain to the task of checking a warehouse’s status. Thus, "DESCRIBE WAREHOUSE warehouse_name" is the most suitable choice for obtaining the detailed status of a specific warehouse.