How is Databricks compute typically billed?

Per-DBU pricing, where DBUs are based on the size and type of compute resources used.

Per-query pricing, where each query execution is billed individually.

A flat monthly fee per workspace, regardless of compute usage.

Per-storage cost only, with no separate compute charges.

A team needs to run a workload that requires a specific version of a Python library that is not available in the default Databricks runtime. They also need to ensure that the workload can scale out to handle large data volumes. Which compute option is most suitable?

A SQL Warehouse with a custom library installed

A serverless cluster with a custom library installed

A job cluster with a custom library installed and autoscaling enabled

An all-purpose cluster with a custom library installed and autoscaling disabled

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Understand Databricks Data Intelligence Platform’s Compute Services, Including Their Characteristics, Limitations, and Cost Models, and Select the Most Suitable Option for Each Workload Use Case. DATA-ENGINEER-ASSOCIATE Practice Questions (Page 2)

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Questions 6–10

6foundation · easy
Which of the following is a compute service in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform that is specifically designed for running SQL queries on a data warehouse?
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7foundation · easy
How is Databricks compute typically billed?
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8application · medium
A data science team needs to run ad-hoc exploratory analysis on a small dataset. They want to minimize costs and avoid managing cluster infrastructure. Which compute option is most suitable?
Select an answer first
9foundation · easy
Which Databricks compute service is a general-purpose option that supports both interactive notebooks and automated job runs?
Select an answer first
10application · medium
A team needs to run a workload that requires a specific version of a Python library that is not available in the default Databricks runtime. They also need to ensure that the workload can scale out to handle large data volumes. Which compute option is most suitable?
Select an answer first

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Questions 6–10

Which of the following is a compute service in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform that is specifically designed for running SQL queries on a data warehouse?

How is Databricks compute typically billed?

A data science team needs to run ad-hoc exploratory analysis on a small dataset. They want to minimize costs and avoid managing cluster infrastructure. Which compute option is most suitable?

Which Databricks compute service is a general-purpose option that supports both interactive notebooks and automated job runs?

A team needs to run a workload that requires a specific version of a Python library that is not available in the default Databricks runtime. They also need to ensure that the workload can scale out to handle large data volumes. Which compute option is most suitable?

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