SnowPro Core Certification — Question 68

Which of the following terms best describes Snowflake's database architecture?

Answer options

• A. Columnar shared nothing
• B. Shared disk
• C. Multi-cluster, shared data
• D. Cloud-native shared memory

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as Snowflake uses a multi-cluster architecture that allows for concurrent access to shared data among various clusters. Option A describes a different architecture type, while B refers to a model where multiple servers access the same storage, and D does not accurately represent Snowflake's design.