DAA-C01 Question #160: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What is the primary benefit of connecting BI tools to Snowflake for dashboard creation?

Options

• AImproved data security in dashboards
• BSeamless integration and data visualization
• CBI tools restrict dashboard customization
• DSimplified data access for all users

Explanation

Connecting BI tools (like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker) to Snowflake is primarily valued for seamless integration and data visualization - BI tools are purpose-built to query cloud data warehouses like Snowflake and render results as interactive dashboards with minimal friction, making B correct.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (security) - Security is managed at the Snowflake layer (roles, policies, encryption), not enhanced by connecting a BI tool on top.
• C (restricts customization) - The opposite is true; BI tools expand customization options beyond what SQL queries alone provide.
• D (simplified access for all users) - While BI tools can democratize data access, this is a secondary outcome, not the primary benefit of the integration itself.

Memory tip: Think of Snowflake as the engine and BI tools as the dashboard of a car - the primary reason you add a dashboard is to see and interact with what the engine is doing, i.e., visualization and integration.

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