SnowPro Core Certification — Question 1110

What are type predicates used for?

Answer options

• A. Extracting data from a VARIANT column
• B. Casting a value in a VARIANT column to a particular data type
• C. Determining if a value in a VARIANT column is a particular data type
• D. Manipulating objects and arrays in a VARIANT column

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Type predicates are specifically designed to check if a value in a VARIANT column corresponds to a certain data type, which is crucial for ensuring data integrity. The other options describe different operations that do not pertain to the functionality of type predicates, such as data extraction or manipulation.