SQL Warehouse - Databricks: Practice Questions

Learning Objectives

Validate your understanding of SQL Warehouse scaling options including cluster size and max clusters

Test your ability to configure Auto Stop for cost-efficient resource management

Reinforce understanding of alert setup with custom templates and notification destinations

Demonstrate knowledge of dashboard scheduling for automated refresh mechanisms

Overview

This practice set covers SQL Warehouses in Databricks, a key component of the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam. Each question tests your understanding of SQL Warehouse configuration, scalability, dashboard management, and alert setup.

Test your knowledge of SQL Warehouse concepts:

SQL Warehouse scaling strategies including cluster size adjustment and max clusters configuration
Auto Stop functionality for cost optimization during idle periods
Dashboard refresh scheduling and automated update mechanisms
Query scheduling for routine data integrity checks and report generation
Alert configuration with custom templates for threshold monitoring and email notifications
SQL Warehouse performance optimization for handling concurrent users
Integration of SQL queries with Jobs UI and workflow orchestration

What makes this different:

Real-world scenarios from e-commerce and marketing analytics
Practical examples of scaling decisions (scale-up vs scale-out)
Clear explanations of dashboard and alert configuration options

Use this practice set to validate your SQL Warehouse knowledge before exam day.

Prerequisites

Understanding of SQL Warehouse capabilities in Databricks
Familiarity with dashboard and visualization concepts
Understanding of alert mechanisms for monitoring data thresholds