Which BigQuery feature allows you to query data directly from external sources like Cloud Storage, Bigtable, or Google Drive without loading it into BigQuery first?

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Correct Answer: External Data Sources (Federated Queries)

External data sources allow BigQuery to act as a query engine for data stored elsewhere....

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Which BigQuery feature allows you to query data directly from external sources like Cloud Storage, Bigtable, or Google Drive without loading it into BigQuery first?

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External Data Sources (Federated Queries)

Why This Answer Is Correct

External data sources allow BigQuery to act as a query engine for data stored elsewhere.

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