Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $4.99 payment

Prepare for the Snowflake SnowPro Certification exam with flashcards and multiple choice questions. Understand each question with detailed hints and explanations. Ace your test!

Practice this question and more.

Which option is NOT a state a warehouse can be in?

Running
Suspended
Stopped
Starting

The correct answer is: Stopped

A data warehouse in Snowflake can exist in various states that reflect its operational status. The states include "Running," which indicates that the warehouse is actively processing queries and handling requests as needed. "Suspended" signifies that the warehouse is temporarily paused and not currently executing any operations, but can be resumed when needed without needing a complete restart. "Starting" refers to the initial process of the warehouse becoming operational after it has been either suspended or previously stopped. This state indicates that the warehouse is in the process of transitioning to the "Running" state. The state referred to as "Stopped" is not an official state that Snowflake uses to describe data warehouses. Snowflake does not have a "Stopped" state designation, because when a warehouse is not in use, it can either be suspended or in the process of starting up. Hence, selecting "Stopped" correctly identifies an option that does not represent a valid state for a Snowflake warehouse.