SnowPro Core Recertification — Question 35

What does the LATERAL modifier for the FLATTEN function do?

Answer options

• A. Casts the values of the flattened data
• B. Extracts the path of the flattened data
• C. Joins information outside the object with the flattened data
• D. Retrieves a single instance of a repeating element in the flattened data

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the LATERAL modifier allows for the integration of data from outside the JSON object being flattened, enabling a complex join operation. Options A and B do not accurately describe the function of LATERAL, and option D refers to retrieving instances rather than joining data.