SnowPro Core Certification — Question 969

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 using a virtual warehouse in Snowflake is primarily based on the compute resources consumed over time. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not directly impact the billing related to compute usage, which is determined by the time the resources are active.