dbt - Performance OptimizationWhich of these best explains how dbt model optimization lowers warehouse costs?ABy reducing the amount of data scanned during queriesBBy increasing the number of joins in SQL modelsCBy duplicating data across multiple tablesDBy running queries more frequentlyCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Identify cost drivers in warehouse queriesData scanned during queries directly impacts compute cost in warehouses.Step 2: Link optimization to data scannedOptimized models select only needed columns and filter data, reducing scanned data and costs.Final Answer:By reducing the amount of data scanned during queries -> Option AQuick Check:Less data scanned = lower cost = A [OK]Quick Trick: Scan less data to save warehouse costs [OK]Common Mistakes:MISTAKESThinking more joins reduce costsAssuming data duplication saves moneyBelieving more frequent queries lower costs
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