Understanding the Scenario:
* The regional office lacks access toArcGIS Enterprise,ArcGIS Online accounts, or anenterprise geodatabase.
* Data must be distributed in a format that the regional office can use independently of enterprise-level systems.
Data Distribution Solutions Overview:
* Geodatabase Replication:
* Geodatabase replication allows data to be exported and shared with external systems, such as file or personal geodatabases.
* Replicas can be set up in adisconnected mode, enabling regional offices to work with the data offline.
* Distributed Collaboration:Distributed collaboration facilitates sharing data and content between ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments. It is unsuitable for offices without these systems.
* Partnered Collaborations:Partnered collaborations extend distributed collaboration to partner organizations, but they also require ArcGIS Online accounts, making them incompatible with this scenario.
Steps to Implement Geodatabase Replication:
* Create aone-way replicaof the data in a format compatible with the regional office's systems (e.g., file geodatabase).
* Transfer the replica to the regional office via portable media or secure file sharing.
* Set up periodic updates if the data needs to be refreshed.
References:
* Esri Documentation: Geodatabase Replication.
* Disconnected Workflows: Best practices for sharing data in offline environments.
Why the Correct Answer is A:Geodatabase replication is the most suitable solution for sharing data with a regional office that lacks enterprise-level systems. Distributed and partnered collaborations require ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online accounts, which are unavailable in this scenario.