In the Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform, the architecture is built upon theExperience Data Model (XDM), which utilizes two primary base classes to represent different types of data:XDM Individual ProfileandXDM ExperienceEvent. To efficiently handle media consumption data in a NoSQL environment, it is critical to distinguish between the "actor" and the "action."

TheXDM Individual Profileclass is designed to store the "record" data, representing the identity and attributes of the user (the actor). This includes theuser IDand other persistent traits like name, email, or preferences. This schema provides the centralized view of the customer. Conversely, theXDM ExperienceEventclass is purpose-built for time-series data (the actions). Media consumption data—such as content IDs, play/pause durations, and timestamps—are inherently behavioral and occur at specific points in time.

By using anExperienceEvent schemafor the media interactions, the system can capture an unlimited stream of events without bloating the profile record itself. Each event is linked to the Individual Profile via a common identity (the user ID). This separation is vital for the NoSQL data model used by theReal-Time Customer Profile, as it allows for high-throughput ingestion and enables real-time segmentation based on recent behaviors (e.g., "users who watched more than 50% of a video in the last 24 hours"). Options A, B, and C incorrectly mix behavioral event data into the profile schema or fail to leverage the standard class structure required for profile enrichment.