What two actions are required to change a content slot to render a specific content asset?

To render a specific content asset within a content slot in Salesforce Commerce Cloud, the appropriate action involves changing the content type for the slot configuration. This action allows the content slot to serve different types of content based on the underlying configuration settings, such as banners, images, or other promotional content. By selecting the correct content type, the content slot can dynamically pull and display the desired asset without needing to be deleted or recreated.

This approach facilitates easier management and flexibility in content delivery, as merchants can simply reconfigure existing slots rather than starting from scratch. It also ensures that the changes take effect immediately in the storefront without additional overhead.

The other options do not directly contribute to effectively changing the content being rendered in the slot. For instance, deleting the existing content slot would be unnecessary and counterproductive, while changing the rendering template could impact the layout or presentation style rather than the specific content being showcased. Adjusting default settings may alter general behavior but would not specify which asset to render. Hence, altering the content type is the most efficient and correct choice for modifying the displayed content.