Which statement about data sync on a record type is true?

Which statement about data sync on a record type is true?

• A. It enables pulling data from an external source into Appian
• B. It disables security
• C. It requires no modeling
• D. It has no effect on data in Appian

Answer: (A)

Data Sync for a record type is about bringing external data into Appian to be used and displayed from within Appian with fast access. When you configure a data sync, Appian creates a local copy (a synced snapshot) of the external data in Appian’s storage and keeps it updated according to the defined schedule or trigger. This means you can query, sort, and display that data in your record type without repeatedly hitting the external source, while the external source remains the source of truth. Security still applies to access to the data, and you do need to model and configure the data source and the sync mapping to set it up. Because of the local copy, data in Appian is indeed affected by the sync, even though the external source remains authoritative.

Data Sync for a record type is about bringing external data into Appian to be used and displayed from within Appian with fast access. When you configure a data sync, Appian creates a local copy (a synced snapshot) of the external data in Appian’s storage and keeps it updated according to the defined schedule or trigger. This means you can query, sort, and display that data in your record type without repeatedly hitting the external source, while the external source remains the source of truth. Security still applies to access to the data, and you do need to model and configure the data source and the sync mapping to set it up. Because of the local copy, data in Appian is indeed affected by the sync, even though the external source remains authoritative.