Sample Question - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
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Sample Question - Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
You import an Excel file into Power BI Desktop and begin to analyze the data in Power Query Editor. You need to identify outliers in a text column within the data source. Which information should you use from Power Query Editor?
- A. the min and max values in Column profile
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- B. the top and bottom entries in Value distribution
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- C. the value of the Distinct entry in Column statistics
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- D. the value of the Unique entry in Column statistics
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What does the 'Remove Duplicates' feature do in Power BI?
- A. Deletes all data from the dataset
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- B. Finds and removes duplicate rows in the dataset
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- C. Cleans up the visualizations
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- D. Optimizes data model performance
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You have multiple Excel files stored in a folder synced with OneDrive for Business. You need to import data from the files. The solution must NOT use a data gateway. Which type of connector should you use?
- A. Excel workbook
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- B. Folder
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- C. SharePoint folder
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- D. SharePoint list
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From the Power Query Editor, you import data from a .csv file. The data includes a column named ZIP that contains postal codes from the United States. You notice that Power Query Editor automatically applies the Whole Number data type to the ZIP column. You need to ensure that the ZIP column uses the Text data type and that all values remain 5 characters long. What should you do?
- A. From the data view in Power BI Desktop, change the column data type from number to text.
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- B. From Power Query Editor, add a new applied step at the end of the query to convert the ZIP column from number back to text.
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- C. From Power Query Editor, delete the changed type step.
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Your company has a SharePoint server located in a datacenter in Montreal. You plan to create a report in the Power BI service that will use Microsoft Excel files stored on the SharePoint server. You need to recommend a solution to ensure that the dataset for the report can automatically refresh daily. What should you include in the recommendation?
- A. a Point to Site virtual private network (VPN)
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- B. a Site-to-Site virtual private network (VPN)
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- C. an on-premises data gateway
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- D. Azure Data Box
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From Power BI Desktop, you create a data source by importing an Excel file. You plan to identify data anomalies within the data source. Which interface should you use to display the column distribution and column quality graphs?
- A. Advanced Editor in Power Query Editor
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- B. Power Query Editor
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- C. the Data view
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- D. the Model view
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What is the purpose of unpivoting columns in Power BI?
- A. To remove duplicate values from a column
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- B. To convert rows into columns
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- C. To convert columns into rows for better analysis
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- D. To summarize data using aggregate functions
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What type of relationship cardinality is most common in Power BI models?
You plan to create a report in Power BI Desktop that will display the relationship between the number of orders and the number of orders shipped by product category. You need to identify the visual that will clearly identify outliers in the data set by displaying them away from the bulk of data. Which visual should you use?
What does "granularity" refer to in a Power BI data model?
- A. The number of visuals on a report page
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- B. The level of detail represented in the data
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- C. The number of relationships in the model
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- D. The size of the Power BI file
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You are designing a data model in Power BI. You need to avoid introducing ambiguity into your data model design. Which type of cardinality should you avoid?
- A. many-to-many
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- B. many-to-one
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- C. one-to-many
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- D. one-to-one
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You need to ensure that a Power BI dataset refreshes automatically every day without requiring manual intervention. Which feature should you configure?
- A. Data source credentials in Power BI Desktop
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- B. Scheduled refresh in the Power BI service
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- C. Query folding in Power Query
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- D. Incremental refresh in Power BI Desktop
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You need to reduce the cardinality of a column in a Power BI dataset. What should you do?
- A. Add a prefix to each value in the column.
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- B. Add a suffix to each value in the column.
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- C. Replace null values with a value of 0.
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- D. Reduce the number of distinct values
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What does a one-to-many relationship signify in data modeling?
What happens when you pin a live report page to a dashboard?
- A. The visuals become static snapshots
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- B. The visuals are no longer interactive
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- D. The report is deleted after pinning
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Which tool in Power BI helps identify which visuals or queries are causing performance issues?
- A. Query Editor
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- B. Data Profiler
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- C. Performance Analyzer
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- D. DAX Studio
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You are using Power BI Desktop to edit a stacked column chart that displays gross sales data with a date hierarchy that contains year, quarter, month, and day. You need to prevent users from viewing the hierarchy based on the year. What should you do?
- B. In the Filters pane, add a filter based on the year.
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- C. In the Format pane, modify the Maximum Range setting.
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You are modifying a report in Power BI Desktop. The report contains a single report page that has three card visuals and one clustered bar chart. You need to create a bookmark that displays only the clustered bar chart and hides the cards. The solution must minimize development effort. What should you do first?
- A. Add a bookmark in the Bookmarks Pane.
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- B. Hide the three cards in the Selection Pane.
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- C. Publish the report to the Power BI Service.
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- D. Select the Spotlight option on the clustered bar chart.
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Which visual is most suitable for identifying outliers in a dataset?
You plan to create a report in Power BI Desktop. You need to create a visualization to display a running total. The solution must meet the following requirements: The initial and the final value columns must start on the horizontal axis. The intermediate values must be floating columns. Which type of visualization should you use?
You plan to create a report in Power BI Desktop. You need to create a visualization to display a running total. The solution must meet the following requirements: The initial and the final value columns must start on the horizontal axis. The intermediate values must be floating columns. Which type of visualization should you use?
You plan to run Power BI Desktop Performance Analyzer. You need to ensure that the data engine cache will NOT impact the test results without restarting Power BI Desktop. What should you do first?
- A. Add a blank page to the .pbix file and select it.
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- B. Connect DAX Studio to the data model.
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- C. Invoke the Clear Cache function.
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- D. Invoke the Refresh Metadata function.
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Which DAX function is used to override the default filter context in a calculation?
Which DAX function is commonly used in time intelligence calculations to compare values from the current period to the previous period?
- A. USERELATIONSHIP
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- B. PREVIOUSMONTH
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- C. SWITCH
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- D. RELATEDTABLE
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You plan to use Power BI Desktop to analyze sales data for products sold by your company. You need to create a DAX formula that will list 10 best-selling products sorted by their total sales. Which DAX function should you use?
What is a calculated column in Power BI?
- C. A column that summarizes data for each category
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- D. A column that is hidden from report view
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Which type of on-premises data gateway allows multiple users to connect to multiple data sources?
- A. Personal mode
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- B. Shared mode
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- C. Organization mode
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- D. Admin mode
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You manage a Power BI workspace that includes a dataset with your company's sales data. You create a report that displays the sales data grouped by department. You need to use row-level security to ensure that, once the report is published, employees in each department can only see the sales data for their department. What should you do first?
- A. Deploy the report to the Power BI service.
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- B. In Power BI Desktop, create a role.
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- C. In Power BI Desktop, define filter parameters.
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- D. Upgrade the Power BI workspace to the Premium SKU.
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Which of the following roles in a Power BI workspace has the ability to remove users?
Which tool in Power BI enables you to identify bottlenecks that exist in code?
- A. Query Editor
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- B. Data Profiler
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- C. Performance Analyzer
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- D. DAX Studio
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