Free Marketing-Cloud-Developer Practice Exam Questions

Which activity is required before a compressed file can be imported?

A. Import File

B. Data Extract

C. Decompress File

D. File Transfer

Explanation:

Before importing a compressed file into Marketing Cloud, a File Transfer activity is required to move and decompress the file. The File Transfer activity allows you to specify the source and destination locations and to decompress the file, making it ready for the import process.

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Which of the followingis a valid comment within an AMPscript code block? Choose 1.

A. --comment

B. // comment

C. - comment -->

D. /* comment */

Explanation:

In AMPscript, the valid syntax for comments is /* comment */. This allows you to add comments within your AMPscript code for documentation or clarification purposes.

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A developer needs to import a file nightly that will be used for multiple SQL Query Activities. The file could arrive any time between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., and one of the requirements is that there is a unique file name for each import, rather than overwriting the file on the FTP site. Which action should be configured?

A. File Drop Automation

B. Scheduled Automation

C. Dynamic File Import

A. File Drop Automation

Explanation:

A File Drop Automation should be configured to handle files that arrive at varying times and have unique filenames. This type of automation triggers when a file is dropped into a specific folder on the Enhanced FTP site, allowing the system to handle imports as soon as the file arrives. [: Salesforce File Drop Automations, , , , ]

Which AMPscript function returns the result of interpreted code within a code block and includes the result in the rendered content, where the code block is located?

A. V

B. Output

C. TreatAsContentArea

B. Output

Explanation:

The Output function in AMPscript is used to include the result of interpreted code within a code block in the rendered content. This function ensures that the evaluated result of the code is included directly where the Output function is called.

Example:

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Which action could the RaiseError AMPscript function be configured to perform?

A. Delete the subscriber record

B. Update the subscriber's status

C. Log the source of theerror

Explanation:

The RaiseError AMPscript function can be configured to log the source of the error (C). This functionality is useful for error handling and debugging, allowing administrators to identify the cause of an issue and take appropriate action.

References:

Salesforce Marketing Cloud AMPscript Guide: RaiseError

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