Alteryx Foundation Micro-Credential Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a configuration option in the Input Data tool for .yxdb files?

1. Record limit

2. Search subdirs

3. Output file name as field

4. Filter by date

The correct answer is: Filter by date

In the context of the Input Data tool for .yxdb files in Alteryx, the configuration options available are designed to help users customize how data is read and processed. The option regarding filter by date is not a configuration available specifically in the Input Data tool for .yxdb files. The tool allows for a record limit to be set, which lets users control how many records to import from the dataset, providing efficiency in managing large datasets. The ability to search subdirectories helps users locate .yxdb files within nested folders, making it easier to retrieve data without having to manually navigate through each folder structure. Additionally, the option to output a file name as a field enables users to include the name of the source file as part of the output data, which can be useful for tracking or auditing purposes. In contrast, the feature to filter by date is typically not associated with .yxdb file configurations in the Input Data tool. The filtering by date usually applies to other types of data sources and processing methods, where users might want to limit the data based on specific time frames. Thus, this option does not align with what can be configured for .yxdb file imports in Alteryx.