### Q1: What is the primary purpose of the extraction phase in the ETL process?  
### Q2: How does the transformation phase contribute to data consistency for analysis?  
### Q3: What are some advanced features of cloud-based ETL solutions that enhance data processing capabilities?  
### Q4: In what ways can effective data preparation impact decision-making within a business?  
### Q5: How can merging sales data with marketing data provide insights into business performance?  
### Q6: What are the potential consequences of poorly prepared data in business intelligence applications?  
### Q7: How can you effectively communicate the importance of ETL processes to stakeholders who may not be familiar with data management?  
### Q8: What strategies can be utilized to simplify the explanation of ETL tools to non-technical team members?  
### Q9: In what manner can storytelling be used to illustrate the impact of data quality on business outcomes?