Which of the following is true about CDT constants referencing a data store entity?

• A. They allow queries to access the data store entity directly
• B. They prevent changes to the CDT
• C. They require a separate database connection
• D. They do not affect query composition

Answer: (A)

CDT constants that reference a data store entity give you a stable handle to the data model stored in the data store. By linking the constant to that specific data store entity, queries can target the data store directly using the constant, and Appian understands which table and fields to use for that query. This makes it possible to compose queries that read from (or interact with) the data store without embedding database details, since the constant carries the linkage to the data store’s structure. In short, referencing the data store entity with a CDT constant enables direct access to that entity in queries, ensuring consistency and reuse across your expressions and reports.