Mapping Configuration Tasks allow you to process data based on which components? (Select two)

The correct answer includes mappings, which are fundamental components in Informatica Cloud Data Integration. Mappings define the data transformation logic that dictates how data is retrieved from source systems and transformed before being loaded into target systems. Mappings specify connections between source and target data, the transformations to apply, and any filters to implement. They serve as the blueprint for how data integration tasks are executed within Informatica, allowing users to effectively control and manipulate data flows.

In the context of data processing, focusing on mappings is essential, as they encapsulate the entire workflow of data movement and transformation. This includes defining how to handle different data types, applying business rules, and ensuring data quality throughout the process. Without mappings, one would not have a structured mechanism to dictate how data is handled during integration tasks.

Mapplets, integration templates, and workflows are related, but they serve different purposes. Mapplets are reusable sets of transformations that can be encapsulated within mappings; integration templates help in creating common integration patterns but are not direct components for processing data; workflows orchestrate the execution of tasks but do not define the transformation logic. Thus, while they all play supportive roles, only mappings serve directly to process data through defined transformation rules in Informatica Cloud.