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Which two connectors can be used to connect to a Microsoft Excel file in a OneDrive folder for Power BI? (Select all that apply)

  • Web
  • Excel Workbook (correct)
  • Folder (correct)
  • Text/CSV
  • SharePoint folder

    • The Folder connector cannot be used to import a file from Microsoft OneDrive to Power BI.

    False

    What is the primary purpose of using the Excel Workbook connector in Power BI?

    To import data from an Excel file into a Power BI dataset.

    To connect to an Excel file in Power BI, you first select the ______ option in the connector selection.

    <p>Excel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Power BI connectors with their descriptions:

    <p>Excel Workbook = Used to import data from Excel files Folder = Connects to a folder path to load multiple files Text/CSV = Imports data from text or CSV files SharePoint folder = Accesses files stored in a SharePoint site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you select if visiting the site for the first time?

    <p>Authentication method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    File information about subfolders is displayed only if specifically selected.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you do before selecting 'Connect' when accessing a SharePoint folder?

    <p>Enter your credentials and choose the level to apply the settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After selecting the SharePoint folder, information about ________ is displayed.

    <p>all files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the relationship between a dataset and a data source?

    <p>A dataset can support multiple data sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their definitions:

    <p>Authentication Method = Identifies user credentials SharePoint Folder = Source of files for analysis Data Source = Origin of data for a dataset Dataset = Collection of data used in reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action to take after entering credentials in a SharePoint connection?

    <p>Select Connect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When reusing a dataset, an existing one should always be preferred.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of merging queries in Power BI?

    <p>To add additional columns from one query to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should append queries when you have additional columns to add to an existing query.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the resulting table after combining the queries?

    <p>Product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ensure certain queries do not load into Power BI, you should ______ the query load.

    <p>disable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the columns with their corresponding files:

    <p>ProductID = Products file CategoryName = Categories file SupplierID = Products file CategoryDescription = Categories file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which column does NOT belong in the Product table created after combining the queries?

    <p>SalesAmount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disabling the query load is only necessary for queries that will be permanently removed from the project.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option was selected by GPerez73 regarding the best practice for creating a calculated column?

    <p>Using Power Query's M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saurinkhamar believes that option D is the correct answer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two primary ways are there to combine queries in Power BI?

    <p>Merging and appending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature in Power Query allows users to analyze the distribution of text lengths in a column?

    <p>Column Profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Column profile shows information about the column in ________.

    <p>Power Query</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the correct individuals with their selected answers:

    <p>GPerez73 = C RichardOgoma = C Saurinkhamar = D fdsdfgxcvbdsfhshfg = A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to GPerez73, which method must be used for report analysis?

    <p>Power Query's M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a calculated column is considered the best practice according to GPerez73.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To group by text length distribution in Power Query, you need to highlight the________.

    <p>column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent report recipients from reading the analyzed emails?

    <p>Remove the Subject and Body columns during the import.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Removing the Subject and Body columns minimizes the model.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for implementing row-level security (RLS)?

    <p>To restrict report recipients to see only the results based on the emails they sent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The correct method to enable users to identify rows in Excel easily is by using the _____ column as the Row label field.

    <p>Cost Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following table properties with their definitions in Excel:

    <p>Cost Center = Row label field value for easy identification ID = Unique identifier for linking a cell to a row Yes = Allows users to find data in the Data Types Gallery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of removing the Subject and Body columns?

    <p>Increases the size of the dataset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Excel, the Key column field value can only contain numeric IDs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of a 'Yes' in a specific box enable users to do in the Data Types Gallery?

    <p>Find data from featured tables in Power BI datasets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function should be used to calculate the total sales from the equivalent month of the previous year in Power BI?

    <p>PARALLELPERIOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR function shifts dates one month back in time from the specified dates column.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the PARALLELPERIOD function in Power BI?

    <p>It shifts dates by a specified interval either forward or back in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Power BI, the measure for total sales is named ___.

    <p>Total Sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Power BI functions to their correct descriptions:

    <p>CALCULATE = Changes the context in which data is evaluated SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR = Returns a table shifted one year back DATESMTD = Returns dates for the month to date PARALLELPERIOD = Returns a column of dates shifted by a specified interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid interval value for the PARALLELPERIOD function?

    <p>Week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DATESMTD function is used to shift dates to previous months in Power BI.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of table does the PARALLELPERIOD function return?

    <p>A table that contains a column of dates shifted by a specified interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    PL-300 Exam - Question Set 1

    • This document contains questions and answers related to the Microsoft PL-300 exam.
    • The questions cover various topics related to Power BI, including data modeling, data transformation, data analysis, and report creation.
    • The answers provide specific guidance on how to approach and solve these problems.
    • The questions and answers appear to be related to creating and managing solutions for business reporting needs within the context of Microsoft Power BI.

    PL-300 Exam - Question Set 2

    • Questions and answers related to using Power BI for project management in Microsoft Teams.
    • This question set covers topics such as data source connections (e.g., Dataverse, SharePoint), storage modes (e.g., Import, DirectQuery, Dual), and minimizing report development effort.
    • The solutions focus on maximizing model performance and minimizing data model size while maintaining required data integrity and refresh capabilities.

    PL-300 Exam - Question Set 3

    • Questions related to querying SharePoint folders and data sources.
    • The questions and answers emphasize efficient data loading from SharePoint folders and different types of data sources, such as Excel workbooks.
    • Users need to connect to the right data source and to select the necessary columns/visualizations when analyzing data from SharePoint folders.
    • This set focuses on minimizing development effort while ensuring proper data import.

    PL-300 Exam - Question Set 4

    • Questions cover data modelling and configurations within Power BI.
    • The questions typically involve importing, merging and combining data and creating new measures or calculated columns to support reporting in Power BI.
    • Some questions address the use of row-level security (RLS) to grant specific access to reports and data.

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    Test your knowledge on connecting Microsoft Excel files stored in OneDrive to Power BI. This quiz covers various connectors, their purposes, and related functionalities in Power BI. Ideal for users looking to enhance their data integration skills.

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