IICS Certification MCQ Flashcards
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In IICS Metadata Manager, what is the primary function of a 'Catalog Source Configuration'?
Answer: It defines the credentials and schedule for scanning a data source to extract metadata
A Catalog Source Configuration specifies the connection, scope, and scan schedule that CLAIRE uses to harvest metadata.
Which transformation in IICS Data Integration allows you to call a stored procedure on a relational database?
Answer: Stored Procedure Transformation
The Stored Procedure transformation calls a database stored procedure and can pass parameters in and out.
What is the role of a 'Connection' object in IICS that is shared across multiple assets?
Answer: It centralizes credential and endpoint configuration so assets don't hard-code them
A shared Connection object stores endpoint, credentials, and driver settings once, allowing many assets to reference it without duplication.
In IICS Application Integration, which artifact type defines the data structure passed between service steps?
Answer: Process Object
A Process Object defines the schema of complex data types used as inputs, outputs, or intermediate data within Application Integration processes.
Which IICS Advanced Cluster option allows mappings to use Apache Spark as the execution engine?
Answer: Advanced Mode mapping with a Serverless Runtime Environment
Advanced Mode mappings run on a Serverless Runtime Environment powered by Spark, enabling distributed processing of large datasets.
In IICS, which schedule type fires a task automatically when a file lands in a monitored cloud storage location?
Answer: File Listener schedule
A File Listener schedule polls or subscribes to a storage location and triggers the task as soon as a matching file is detected.
What does a 'Flat File' source definition's 'Import from File' action do in IICS?
Answer: Reads a sample file to automatically detect column names, delimiters, and data types
Importing from a file lets IICS parse a sample to infer the schema, saving you from manually defining each column.