Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

Which of the following is true about Transient Tables?

1. They preserve data after session ends

2. They can be dropped easily without recovery

3. They require a monthly fee to maintain

4. They are created for permanent storage

The correct answer is: They can be dropped easily without recovery

Transient tables in Snowflake are designed to provide a temporary storage solution for data that does not need to be retained indefinitely. One of the key characteristics of transient tables is that they do not retain data after the session ends, which means they are well-suited for scenarios where recovery of data is not needed or desired. The ability to drop transient tables easily without recovery is beneficial for users who want to manage their data lifecycle dynamically. Since transient tables are not protected by Fail-safe and do not incur a monthly storage fee, they offer a cost-effective and flexible solution for temporary data needs. On the other hand, the other options present characteristics that do not apply to transient tables. They do not preserve data after a session ends nor require a monthly fee for maintenance, and they are not meant for permanent data storage, which is a distinguishing feature of permanent tables. Therefore, the statement about easily dropping them without recovery aligns accurately with the nature of transient tables.