SnowPro Core Certification — Question 279

Query parsing and compilation occurs in which architecture layer of the Snowflake Cloud Data Platform?

Answer options

• A. Cloud services layer
• B. Compute layer
• C. Storage layer
• D. Cloud agnostic layer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Cloud services layer is responsible for query parsing and compilation, which involves interpreting the SQL queries and preparing them for execution. The Compute layer is focused on executing the queries, while the Storage layer deals with data storage and management. The Cloud agnostic layer refers to the platform's ability to operate across different cloud environments, but it is not involved in query processing.