Alteryx Foundation Micro-Credential Practice Exam

In which scenario would you typically apply the 'Output file name as field' option in Alteryx?

1. When merging data

2. When exporting analytics

3. When creating a metadata field

4. When aggregating data

The correct answer is: When creating a metadata field

The 'Output file name as field' option is typically applied when creating a metadata field. This feature allows you to include the name of the output file as a field in the data being processed. By doing this, you can maintain a record of which output file corresponds to which set of data. This can be especially useful for tracking purposes or when the workflow might produce multiple outputs that need to be differentiated based on their filenames. In contrast, merging data typically involves combining multiple datasets where the focus is on the data content rather than the filenames. When exporting analytics, the primary concern is generally the analysis results rather than incorporating the names of files. Aggregating data involves summarizing information, which is data-centric and does not typically include the filename as part of the output. Thus, the 'Output file name as field' option is specifically relevant for cases where the output file's name plays a vital role in the context of metadata creation.