Databricks Certified Data Engineer - Associate

Explanation

In Databricks, when a user leaves the organization and no longer has access, the workspace administrator is the appropriate individual to transfer ownership of Delta tables. Here's why:

1. Workspace Administrator Role: Workspace administrators have elevated privileges that allow them to manage user permissions and object ownership within the workspace.

2. Data Explorer Ownership Transfer: In Data Explorer, ownership of Delta tables can be transferred by:

   • The current owner of the table
   • A workspace administrator
   • Users with appropriate permissions (like MODIFY on the table)

3. Scenario Constraints: Since the original data engineer no longer has access, they cannot perform the transfer. The new lead data engineer cannot transfer ownership because they don't own the tables yet.

4. Account Representative vs Workspace Administrator:

   • Databricks account representatives manage account-level settings and billing, not workspace-level object ownership.
   • Workspace administrators manage workspace-level resources, including user permissions and object ownership.

5. Transfer is Possible: The transfer is indeed possible through workspace administrator intervention, making option B incorrect.

Correct Answer: C - Workspace administrator

Key Takeaway: In Databricks governance scenarios, workspace administrators serve as the fallback for ownership transfers when original owners are unavailable, ensuring business continuity and data governance compliance.