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Certified Data Engineer Associate Exam - Question 104


What is a benefit of creating an external table from Parquet rather than CSV when using a CREATE TABLE AS SELECT statement?

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Correct Answer: CD

Parquet files have the ability to be optimized because they are columnar storage formats designed for large-scale data processing frameworks. This optimization can lead to improved performance, especially in terms of query execution times and storage efficiency. The ability to partition files, have a well-defined schema, and the conversion to Delta tables are useful features, but the key benefit when using a CREATE TABLE AS SELECT statement is the capability of optimization which enhances performance and efficiency.

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mgariOption: D
May 14, 2024

D partquet file are columnar and otimised

MDWPartnersOption: C
May 25, 2024

Parquetare columnar and can be optimized. However, I think the key part is " when using a CREATE TABLE AS SELECT statement?", that's C