Test Notes 1 Flashcards
How many contact fields can an install support?
Each install can support 300+ contact fields.
50 standard, 250 custom
Where can you customize a contact field?
Settings - Fields and Views area
How far back are activity records saved?
Activity filters go back 1 year, except for Subscriptions and Bouncebacks which go back 10 years
When will a list change?
Lists are static and will not change unless a process modifies them
What is the difference between soft and hard bounces?
A Hard bounce means the email is invalid and will never deliver. A Soft bounce is a good address that wasn’t delivered, like if the inbox was full.
What are the 3 types of filters?
Contact Field, Activity, Inactivity
What are 3 types of filter exclusions?
System Exclude, Master Exclude, Segment Exclude
What is a system exclude?
Unsubs, Hard Bounces, Spam. Implemented by creating Email Groups and managed automatically by the system.
Will still send auto responder emails
What is a Master Exclude?
Contacts we never want to email, like competitors. Managed by Admin who identifies contacts and adds them in the Master Exclude Area.
Will not receive auto responder emails
What is a Segment Exclude?
Contacts excluded for specific campaigns, like employees. Managed by Eloqua users and implemented by adding an asset and setting it to be excluded from a segment.
What is a Signature Rule?
It allows set up of automated rules for how different signatures are applied in emails based on criteria set
What criteria can the Email Group determine?
Default header/footer, control unsubs, use for reporting, help opt-outs customize their feed.
If the email images are blocked, will it track the open?
No
Why should you customize the footer and header?
Headers help direct to a browser option when images are blocked. Footers provide additional links and compliance through opt-out links.
What are the two methods to track email click-throughs?
Direct and Redirect
Describe the Email Analysis by Email Group report
22 columns of data about deliverability and engagement
Sends, Opens, Click-throughs, Bouncebacks, Form Submits, Delivered, Global Unsubs
Describe the Email Group Analysis report
Subscribed contacts, unsubs, total contacts
What are the 6 Email Send Methods?
Test Send, Email a Contact, Batch Send, Form Processing, Simple Email Campaign, Multi-Step Campaign
If you use ‘Email a Contact’ to test an email, can you send more than one?
Yes
Describe the Email a Contact email method.
Reporting under QuickSend, One-off, Can re-send. Overwrites System fields.
Used by Sales to test and send.
What is different about the Form Processing email method?
Does not follow System Exclude list. Does not work with Signature Layout.
Auto-responder and confirmation emails.
How are External Forms different from Eloqua-hosted Internal Forms?
They include only the processing side inside Eloqua. They are created and hosted outside of Eloqua. They require HTML. They need integration script to pass data to Eloqua.
What are the 3 options to add form fields to an Eloqua form?
- Choose any contact field created in Eloqua - 300+
- Create a new Form Element by selecting a new field type. (10 different types)
- Use Field Groups that are preconfigured or create your own. Field Group ex. Address, Date. A set of fields that combine for a data field.
Give an example of when you would use a hidden field on a form.
To pass the campaign ID. You can use it for reporting but it wouldn’t make sense to customer
What are 4 of the most common processing steps?
Update Contact with Form Data
Add to Shared List
Redirect to Web Page
Send Submitter an Email
What are the 3 general settings processing options for sending a responder email?
Always the same auto-responder
Use a picklist
Use the value of a form field - would need a hidden field
Will the batch send email method re-send?
No. A recipient who has received an email via Quicksend will not receive it again
What does a form need in order to send auto-confirmation, update a contact record, or add to a shared list?
An email address. Make sure you identify and map the email address field to the contact field
Where can you view form submission data that hasn’t been mapped in the Update Contact with Form Data?
Manually navigate to the form in Actions -> Forms
T/F The ‘Send Email Notification’ option for when a form is submitted is only to be used internally
True
What is a microsite?
A domain where Eloqua users can publish content online without assistance from IT. Has custom URLs and all Eloqua landing pages are tracked automatically
How do you set up a secure microsite?
Similar to a basic microsite but it requires getting and configuring an SSL certification
How do you stop a form from accepting submissions?
Disable the ‘Allow Form Submissions’ option. The form will remain visible will not accept further submissions
What is the only campaign status that allows editing?
Draft
T/F You can turn on/activate a campaign even if it has draft errors
False