Snowflake Certification Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transient tables in Snowflake?

1. Data retention for 24 hours

2. Automatic failover

3. They can be shared between accounts

4. They do not log historical data

The correct answer is: They can be shared between accounts

Transient tables in Snowflake are designed with specific characteristics that differentiate them from other types of tables, such as permanent and temporary tables. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for effective data management within Snowflake. The option referring to the sharing of transient tables between accounts is not valid because transient tables are meant for data that does not need to be retained long-term. Transient tables allow users to manage data that is temporary in nature, and as such, they do not support features like data sharing that are available for permanent tables. This limitation highlights the primary function of transient tables, which is to provide a space for temporary data without incurring the overhead of data retention and availability. On the other hand, transient tables do indeed retain data for a period of 24 hours. This allows users to recover data if needed within that timeframe. Additionally, they do not log historical data, meaning that they won't retain a history of changes made to the data once it is replaced or deleted. However, automatic failover is not typically associated with transient tables in the same way it is with permanent tables that are designed for higher availability and durability. Thus, the primary reason that transient tables are not able to be shared between accounts is that they are specifically designed for handling non-critical,