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Which of the following describes external functions in Snowflake?

A.
They are a type of User-defined Function (UDF).
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A.
They are a type of User-defined Function (UDF).
B.
They contain their own SQL code.
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B.
They contain their own SQL code.
C.
They call code that is stored inside of Snowflake.
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C.
They call code that is stored inside of Snowflake.
D.
They can return multiple rows for each row received
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D.
They can return multiple rows for each row received
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

External functions in Snowflake are a special type of User-Defined Function (UDF) that call code executed outside of Snowflake, typically through a remote service.Unlike traditional UDFs, external functions do not contain SQL code within Snowflake; instead, they interact with external services to process data2.

https://docs.snowflake.com/en/sql-reference/external-functions.html#:~:text=External%20functions%20are%20user%2Ddefined,code%20running%20outside%20of%20Snowflake.

asked 23/09/2024
BRIAN SCULLION
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