INTRODUCTION – Deploy and maintain assets
This is the module where you will do indepth review of key concepts associated to the Deploy and Maintain Assets in Power BI as it readies you for the PL-300 exam. You will not only review the basic and advanced concepts that are necessary for effective management and deployment of Power BI assets, but you will also be able to focus on those areas that this module aims to strengthen your understanding and capability in putting into practice in real settings. Such thorough preparation will help you understand better and make you more confident about being well prepared when finally taking the PL-300 examination.
Learning Objectives
- Appraise the collection of resources in preparing for the PL-300 exam, which focuses on deploying and maintaining Power BI assets.
SELF-REVIEW: WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 1
1. What is the purpose of a “Confidential” sensitivity label in Power BI?
- To identify data that should only be accessed by a specific group of authorized personnel with the highest level of security clearance.
- To label data that can be freely shared with anyone.
- To label data as highly sensitive and restrict access to all authorized personnel with specific permissions. (CORRECT)
- To classify data as non-sensitive and suitable for public consumption.
That’s correct! The classification of “confidential” is attached to data that is sensitive and accessible only to those persons authorized to have permission to view it.
2. What is the primary purpose of applying sensitivity labels to data in Power BI?
- To automatically categorize data based on its content.
- To classify and protect data based on its sensitivity or confidentiality level. (CORRECT)
- To make data visually appealing in reports and dashboards.
- To track user activity and generate usage reports.
That’s correct! Touchstone labels are relatively placed to the records according to how sensitive or confidential it is to manage and protect the information.
3. True or False: Besides pinning individual visuals, you can also pin a complete page in a Power BI report to a dashboard.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct. You can pin a full page from a published report in your workspace to either a new or an existing dashboard.
4. What is the key benefit of using Power BI Service dashboards over traditional reports?
- Power BI Service dashboards are primarily designed for data modeling and data preparation tasks.
- Power BI Service dashboards allow for real-time data updates and live connections to data sources.
- Power BI Service dashboards provide an interactive and consolidated view of data visualizations and reports from various datasets. (CORRECT)
- Power BI Service dashboards offer more advanced data visualization options.
That’s correct! Usage of Power BI Service dashboards is that they help to provide an interactive, consolidated view of many data visualizations and reports.
5. In the Power BI service, how do you add a visual from a report to a dashboard?
- Download the visual as an image and upload it to the dashboard.
- Copy and paste the visual into the dashboard.
- Pin the visual using the ‘Pin’ icon on the top right of the visual. (CORRECT)
- Use the “Embed” option on the visual.
That’s correct! Click the ‘Pin’ symbol located at the upper right corner of the visual to pin the visual into a dashboard in Power BI service.
6. Which Power BI role allows users to only view content but not modify or delete items from the workspace?
- Contributor
- Member
- Viewer (CORRECT)
- Admin
That’s correct! Content is accessible to the viewers, but they do not have permission to make edits or modifications in the content nor delete it.
7. What is the primary function of Power BI Workspace Apps?
- To bundle related Power BI dashboards and reports into a single collection for easier sharing. (CORRECT)
- To add new features in Power BI desktop app.
- To upgrade the Power BI software version.
- To connect with third-party applications only.
That’s correct! Workspaces help users bring together and manage Power BI-related content such that it is easy to share with a specific audience.
SELF-REVIEW: WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 2
1. As described in the activity, what is the recommended authentication method and privacy level setting for a data source when configuring a personal data gateway in Power BI?
- Authentication Method: “OAuth 2.0” and Privacy Level Setting: “Private”
- Authentication Method: “Anonymous” and Privacy Level Setting: “None”
- Authentication Method: “Windows without Impersonation” and Privacy Level Setting: “Organization” (CORRECT)
- Authentication Method: “Basic” and Privacy Level Setting: “Public”
That’s correct! It is suggested that authentication type is set to Windows without Impersonation and the privacy level to Organization when configuring personal data gateway in Power BI for advocating safe and efficient data access.
2. Question: What is the primary purpose of installing a personal data gateway in Power BI?
- To design custom visualizations in Power BI reports.
- To create new datasets in Power BI.
- To automate the process of refreshing datasets with the latest data. (CORRECT)
- To share reports with colleagues within the organization.
That’s correct! Main Purpose of Installing a Personal Gateway in Power BI is to Manage Dataset Refreshes Automatically with Current Data so that the Reports and Dashboards are Always Updated.
3. Question: What is the key benefit of configuring a scheduled refresh for a dataset in Power BI using a personal data gateway?
- To create a backup of the dataset.
- To reduce the dataset’s size in Power BI.
- To manually refresh the dataset whenever needed.
- To ensure that reports and dashboards always display the most up-to-date data. (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Besides that, a scheduled refresh accounts for the newest data in reports and dashboards managed using a personal data gateway. Reports, as well as dashboards, will always display the latest information used in making more accurate decisions.
4. Can you set a specific time for scheduled updates every day when configuring a personal data gateway in Power BI?
- Yes, you can set a specific time for scheduled updates every day. (CORRECT)
- No, scheduled updates can only occur once a week.
- Yes, but you can only set a specific time for scheduled updates on weekdays.
- No, scheduled updates can only occur once a month.
That’s correct! To, valuable time for daily scheduled updates for the personal data gateway in Power BI to let the data be refreshed at the preferable time.
5. Which of the following statements are true about schedule refresh in Power BI? Select all that apply.
- Schedule refresh requires the dataset to be published in Power BI service. (CORRECT)
- Schedule refresh is independent of data source location. (CORRECT)
- Schedule refresh can only occur once a week.
- Schedule refresh requires a cloud data source only
That’s correct! Scheduled refresh requires the dataset to be published in the Power BI service.
6. What is the primary purpose of Power BI’s alert feature?
- To receive real-time notifications when data meets certain thresholds. (CORRECT)
- To manually send reports to stakeholders.
- To schedule regular intervals for data refreshes.
- To verify user permissions for specific datasets.
That’s correct! With the alerts, you can notify things just instantly regarding your data limits exceeding the specified levels, which could help you make timely decisions.
7. True or False: In Microsoft Power BI, certifying content indicates that content has undergone a comprehensive vetting process and aligns with the highest organizational standards?
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! Certification in content states that it went through rigorous scrutiny to meet the highest organizational standards.
8. What is the role of the Power BI data gateway?
- Import cloud-based data sources to local machines.
- To act as a connection for on-premises data sources. (CORRECT)
- To create interactive reports and dashboards.
- To store data sources on-premises.
That’s correct! The Power BI Data Gateway acts as a gatekeeper for on-premises data sources and regularly syncs it with the Power BI service.
9. True or False: You can give users access to view a dataset but prevent them from making any changes to the data.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct. Guests are provided with the permit checkbox “Allow recipients to modify this dataset” in the grant text box. If this checkbox is left unreleased, users will not have an access to modify changes in the data they view.
CONCLUSION – Deploy and maintain assets
Thus, what this whole module does is to really furnish you well about your vital concepts on deploying and maintaining assets within Power BI; it is aimed to prepare you for the PL-300 exam. You will strengthen both your basics and advanced techniques by learning robust fundamentals and real applied skills in asset management for using Power BI. Such preparation will surely improve not only the capability but also the self-confidence that makes this person so ready to conquer the PL-300.