[Solved] What is the result of indexing this document with a binary field?{"file_content": "SGVsbG8gd29ybGQ="}Assuming file_content is mapped as binary type. | Elasticsearch

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What is the result of indexing this document with a binary field?

{"file_content": "SGVsbG8gd29ybGQ="}

Assuming file_content is mapped as binary type.

AThe string is stored as plain text

BThe field is ignored during indexing

CThe document fails to index due to invalid binary

DThe base64 string is stored as binary data

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand binary field storage
Binary fields expect base64 encoded strings and store them as binary data internally.
Step 2: Check given input
The string "SGVsbG8gd29ybGQ=" is valid base64 for "Hello world" and will be stored correctly.
Final Answer:
The base64 string is stored as binary data -> Option D
Quick Check:
Binary fields store base64 strings as binary [OK]

Quick Trick: Binary fields store base64-encoded strings as binary data [OK]

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