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Question 1

Which file format is most commonly used with the 'Import File' activity in Automation Studio for loading subscriber records?

Accepted Answer

CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

Answer

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files are the standard format used with the Import File activity for loading subscriber and data records into Marketing Cloud data extensions.

Question 2

An SQL Query Activity in Automation Studio writes its output to which destination?

Accepted Answer

A specified target data extension in Marketing Cloud

Answer

The SQL Query Activity executes SQL against Marketing Cloud data extensions and writes the resulting records to a specified target data extension for use in subsequent automation steps.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between 'automations' and 'activities' in Automation Studio?

Accepted Answer

An automation is a container made up of one or more steps, each containing one or more activities

Answer

In Automation Studio, an automation is the top-level container organized into steps, and each step holds one or more activities that define the actual work performed.

Question 4

What is the key difference between a 'Scheduled' trigger and a 'File Drop' trigger in Automation Studio?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled triggers run at defined time intervals; File Drop triggers start when a file arrives on the FTP site

Answer

A Scheduled trigger fires based on a configured time/recurrence pattern, while a File Drop trigger fires event-based when a file is detected in a specified FTP folder.

Question 5

When an automation in Automation Studio is set to 'Run Once,' what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The automation executes a single time at the scheduled start and does not repeat

Answer

Setting an automation to 'Run Once' means the automation executes exactly one time at the configured start date and time and will not automatically repeat.

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