When using the manage metadata option, we can create custom names for columns where _____________ is the original name of the column whereas _____________ is the custom name we created in Tableau.

When using the manage metadata option, we can create custom names for columns where _____________ is the original name of the column whereas _____________ is the custom name we created in Tableau.
A . Remote Field Name, Field Name
B . Local Name, Actual Name
C . Column Name, Actual Name
D . Local Field, Global Field

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Using the Sample superstore as a reference, click on the manage metadata icon as follows:

We can rename a particular column name to make it easier to remember and use in Tableau. Let’s change Order ID to oID as shown:

Now, we’ll see oID when using this data source in Tableau. This WILL NOT affect the original data source. The remote field name let’s us see what the name of the column is in the ORIGINAL Data source.

Reference: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en­us/environment_datasource_page.htm#Metadata