MCB Data Cloud Certification Practice Exam

Which two factors prevent a data stream from being deleted?

1. The underlying object is used in activation

2. The underlying object is used in a data transform

3. The underlying object is mapped to a data model object

4. The underlying object is used in segmentation

The correct answer is: The underlying object is used in a data transform

The correct answer identifies that the underlying object is used in a data transform as a factor that can prevent a data stream from being deleted. This is because when data streams are utilized in data transformations, they are essential for processing and manipulating data, making their deletion problematic. Data transforms rely on specific data streams to function properly, and removing these streams could disrupt the data processing workflows that depend on their existence. Using data streams in transformations ensures that the integrity and continuity of the data flow are maintained. Therefore, if a data stream is actively tied to a transformative process, it becomes crucial to keep it intact while the transformation logic is in use. The other factors presented might be relevant in different contexts, but they do not directly influence the deletion of data streams in the same way. For instance, while mapping an underlying object to a data model may be important for organization and structure, it does not inherently create a dependency that prevents deletion as is the case with an object being used in a data transform.