You should use FME Options to filter log messages when you want to reduce log file size and don't mind restricting the record of the translation.

• A. False
• B. Only affects the initial run
• C. You must edit the data sources
• D. True

Answer: (D)

You can control logging in FME by using FME Options to filter which messages are written to the log. This lets you reduce log file size by limiting output to only the information you need, such as errors or critical warnings, while suppressing verbose details about each translation step. In practice, you can set the log level and select which categories to record, so you don’t capture every informational note from the translation process. The trade-off is that you’ll have less detail about how the translation proceeded, which can make troubleshooting harder if something goes wrong. This adjustment isn’t tied to editing data sources and isn’t limited to the initial run; it applies to how logs are generated during translations.