The analytics requirement determines whether the logic belongs in an insight, a semantic metric, or a query-time layer. Use the Profile API because it is optimized for high-speed retrieval of unified profile attributes and calculated insights. matches the need because the business is asking for reusable metrics, dimensions, or aggregation behavior that consumers can filter and analyze. Data 360 separates raw harmonized data from analytical definitions so that dashboards, Tableau experiences, and segment logic remain consistent. The distractors fall short because they either move the problem into the wrong system, add needless duplication, ignore Data 360 object relationships, or rely on a feature built for a different lifecycle stage. In a real implementation, those choices usually create brittle pipelines, stale data, security exposure, or segments that look correct on paper but fail when activated. Thinking like an architect, the selected option places the logic where Data 360 can govern it and reuse it reliably.