SnowPro Core Recertification — Question 6

What is the PRIMARY factor that determines the cost of using a virtual warehouse in Snowflake?

Answer options

• A. The type of SQL statements executed
• B. The number of tables or databases queried
• C. The amount of data stored in the warehouse
• D. The length of time the compute resources in each cluster run

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the cost of a virtual warehouse in Snowflake is primarily based on the time the compute resources are active. The other options may affect performance or resource usage, but they do not directly influence the cost as significantly as the compute time does.