What is the passing score for the Snowflake SnowPro Core exam?

The SnowPro Core (COF-C03) certification exam passing score is 750 or higher on a scaled score range of 0 to 1000.

Is CloudPrep affiliated with Snowflake Inc.?

No. Snowflake® and SnowPro® are registered trademarks of Snowflake Inc. CloudPrep is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Snowflake Inc.

When evaluating incoming connection IP addresses against a Network Policy, what is the evaluation order?

Blocked IP list is evaluated first; if matched, connection is denied immediately. — Snowflake evaluates BLOCKED_IP_LIST first. If the client IP matches any blocked range, access is denied even if the IP is also in ALLOWED_IP_LIST.

If a Network Policy is applied at both the Account level and the User level, which policy takes precedence when that user logs in?

The User-level network policy overrides the Account-level policy. — A user-level network policy takes precedence over the account-level network policy, allowing granular IP allowlisting for specific service accounts or users.

Which Snowflake edition is the minimum required to support private cloud network connectivity such as AWS PrivateLink or Azure Private Link?

Business Critical Edition — Private connectivity over AWS PrivateLink, Azure Private Link, and GCP Private Service Connect requires Business Critical Edition or higher.

Domain: Account Management & Governance (Pro Study Module)

September 2026 · 491 words · 10 min read

Network Policies and Security

Overview

Securing the perimeter and protecting data at rest and in transit are foundational concepts for the SnowPro Core exam. Snowflake uses a multi-layered approach to security, including network policies, end-to-end encryption, and private connectivity.

Key Concepts

Network Policies

Network policies restrict access to your Snowflake account based on user IP addresses. They consist of:

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