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SnowPro Core Exam - Question 25


True or False: Snowflake's data warehouse was built from the ground up for the cloud in lieu of using an existing database or a platform, like Hadoop, as a base.

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Correct Answer: A

Snowflake's data warehouse was built from the ground up specifically for the cloud, rather than being based on an existing database or platform like Hadoop. This unique architecture allows Snowflake to fully leverage cloud features such as scalability, elasticity, and performance, offering distinct advantages and functionality native to cloud environments.

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sdnv89Option: A
Nov 18, 2022

'in lieu of' == 'instead of'. Yes, Snowflake was built from the ground up, without using something else as a base. So the statement is true and the answer is A.

PrithviPatil
Jan 8, 2022

Answer should be A. Snowflake is build for cloud.

HansmagnetronOption: B
May 16, 2022

True or False: Snowflake's data warehouse was built from the ground up for the cloud instead of of using an existing database or a platform, like Hadoop, as a base. So A is the correct answer

William_20Option: A
Aug 26, 2022

in lieu of = instead of

bharathmvOption: A
Sep 7, 2022

key word is in lieu of...its build ground up like big data , hadoop etc etc...A is correct answer

EmiBOption: A
Mar 6, 2023

in lieu of == instead of

grabc
Feb 2, 2022

Definitely B

Josa2
Mar 1, 2023

The question is very poorly formulated, why don't use more assertive english words, why 'in liu of' and not 'instead of', 'whereas', or any other?

jonathanb21Option: A
Apr 22, 2023

A is the correct answer. REF: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts Snowflake docs: The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud. To the user, Snowflake provides all of the functionality of an enterprise analytic database, along with many additional special features and unique capabilities.

KnightVictorOption: A
May 25, 2023

for sure its true

BobFar
Oct 10, 2023

A is true. In lieu = instead of The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html

jjordan
Jan 1, 2022

The answer is wrong!

Tapsinha
Mar 13, 2022

Ans is B https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html

jujujuOption: A
May 23, 2022

"The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud." https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html

MTAD
Sep 30, 2022

The Answer is B -False. Because, "The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop" https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html#key-concepts-architecture

ColleenH218
Oct 6, 2022

I think you're missing the "in lieu of"...meaning *instead of*. So the statement is true.

SilversRayleigh
Oct 18, 2022

The question statement and the answer is very debatable. I think they should rephrase it for future exams. https://community.snowflake.com/s/article/Hadoop-Vs-Snowflake

SnoviceOption: B
Apr 4, 2023

The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud. To the user, Snowflake provides all of the functionality of an enterprise analytic database, along with many additional special features and unique capabilities.

oscarglob
Sep 26, 2023

ok, but you should correct your vote, then

zephyrvzOption: A
Oct 22, 2023

A is correct

sambathchandran
May 30, 2024

Snowflake's data warehouse was built from the ground up specifically for the cloud, rather than being based on an existing database or platform like Hadoop. This design allows Snowflake to fully leverage the scalability, elasticity, and performance benefits of cloud infrastructure, offering unique features such as automatic scaling, data sharing, and a multi-cluster architecture. A.true

ABRocks
Aug 16, 2024

True, it's a mix of shared nothing and shared disk.

al.kepnerOption: A
Sep 3, 2024

Why is the Correct answer claimed to be False?

lostri
Jan 17, 2022

Answer is clearly A. "The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud."

aqmdla2002Option: A
Mar 20, 2022

https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html "Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud"

Sriram32
Mar 24, 2022

Ans is B, its not built with hadoop as base

DK69
Apr 20, 2022

So the answer is A

learnazureportal
Apr 27, 2022

Answer is correct. The confusing is for " in lieu of" keyword!

learnazureportal
Apr 27, 2022

I meant A is correct.

learnazureportal
Apr 27, 2022

I meant A is correct.

Prafull141
Jul 22, 2022

Please correct the answer list . Right answer is A. Because snowflake is built for cloud is right but not built from any existing technology.

elvancedonzyOption: A
Jul 27, 2022

A is correct

SysWizOption: A
Aug 10, 2022

A is the answer.

Percy2112Option: B
Aug 14, 2022

"The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud."

RKSBBSR
Aug 16, 2022

A is the answer .It was built grounds up.

stornati
Sep 5, 2022

B - The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud. To the user, Snowflake provides all of the functionality of an enterprise analytic database, along with many additional special features and unique capabilities. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html

Tapasgup007Option: A
Dec 3, 2022

A is correct

Madhavan71Option: A
Dec 30, 2022

in lieu = instead of

[Removed]Option: A
Jan 16, 2023

A is correct

ajay_1233456
Feb 14, 2023

False is correct

mighty_kaftaOption: A
Feb 16, 2023

Answer is A

papi97
Apr 21, 2023

https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts#:~:text=The%20Snowflake%20data%20platform%20is%20not%20built%20on%20any%20existing%20database%20technology%20or%20%E2%80%9Cbig%20data%E2%80%9D%20software%20platforms%20such%20as%20Hadoop.%20Instead%2C%20Snowflake%20combines%20a%20completely%20new%20SQL%20query%20engine%20with%20an%20innovative%20architecture%20natively%20designed%20for%20the%20cloud. Answer is False.

BobFar
Oct 10, 2023

Answer is true. It says it was built from the ground up in lieu (instead of) using existing database like Hadoop, ….

Mayuri917233Option: B
May 11, 2023

B is the answer i think

BobFar
Oct 10, 2023

No Answer is A. It says it was built from the ground up in lieu (instead of) using existing database like Hadoop, ….

singhks
Aug 18, 2023

B : False. It is not based on Hadoop : 'Hadoop as base'.

BobFar
Oct 10, 2023

A, True is correct It says it was built from the ground up in lieu (instead of) using existing database like Hadoop, ….

Sandip_032
Sep 12, 2023

True A...

QiratKhan
Oct 2, 2023

B, its not based on hadoop. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts.html

BobFar
Oct 10, 2023

It says it was built from the ground up in lieu (instead of) using existing database like Hadoop, ….

Isio05Option: A
Nov 9, 2023

For sure A

sandy91Option: A
Jan 15, 2024

in lieu = instead of

rekibjec10
Feb 6, 2024

B https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-key-concepts

56d43d6
Dec 28, 2024

that link says this in the second paragraph: "The Snowflake data platform is not built on any existing database technology or “big data” software platforms such as Hadoop. Instead, Snowflake combines a completely new SQL query engine with an innovative architecture natively designed for the cloud. "

_yyuktaOption: B
Feb 23, 2024

b False

AnireddySaikiranReddy
Feb 25, 2024

b False

PrashantGupta1616Option: A
Jun 6, 2024

**True.** Snowflake's data warehouse was built from the ground up specifically for the cloud, rather than using an existing database or platform like Hadoop as a base. This design allows Snowflake to leverage the cloud's scalability, elasticity, and performance features, providing a modern data warehousing solution tailored for cloud environments.

pranalig
Jun 16, 2024

correct answer:A

Mallikharjuna452
Jul 17, 2024

B.False

hpsk71
Aug 15, 2024

Option B- False- snowflake was not built in lieu of platforms like hadoop

pia33
Aug 17, 2024

A is correct

jeny12138Option: B
Apr 7, 2025

unsure about this