When ingesting customer data into Data Cloud, it is critical to use the correct data types to ensure proper segmentation and usage. Here’s how the consultant should handle the provided data points:
Propensity to Purchase :
This represents a likelihood or probability value, typically expressed as a percentage (e.g., 75%).
The appropriate data type for this field is Percent , which allows for easy interpretation and use in segmentation.
Has Active Membership :
This is a binary value indicating whether a customer has an active membership (e.g., "Yes" or "No").
The correct data type for this field is Boolean , which supports true/false values.
Work Email Address :
This is a standard email address field.
The appropriate data type is Email , which ensures proper validation and formatting.
Why Not Other Options?
A. Number, Text, URL: These data types are incorrect because "Propensity to Purchase" should be a percentage, not a generic number. Similarly, "Work Email Address" should be an email type, not a URL.
C. Number, Boolean, Text: While "Number" could work for propensity scores, it lacks the semantic meaning of a percentage. Additionally, "Text" is not suitable for email addresses.
D. Percent, Number, Email: Using "Number" for "Has Active Membership" is incorrect because it is a binary value, not a numeric one.
By selecting Percent, Boolean, Email , the consultant ensures that the data is correctly formatted and ready for segmentation and analysis.
