In this module, you will explore techniques and strategies to enhance both accessibility and user experience in reports. By learning various methods to make reports more accessible, you will ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can easily navigate and comprehend the information presented.
Additionally, you will uncover best practices for improving the overall user experience, focusing on designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that support efficient data consumption. This module will combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, providing you with the skills to create reports that are not only visually appealing but also accessible and easy to use, ultimately improving communication and enabling better decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Apply formatting choices to visuals
- Implement effective navigation and filtering techniques in Power BI reports
- Design accessible and interactive reports
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: THE INCIDENT RESPONSE LIFECYCLE
1. Which issues can you address by implementing accessibility features and practices in Microsoft Power BI reports? Select all that apply.
- Making the report easily understandable to people who use assistive technologies for navigation. (CORRECT)
- Ensuring visually impaired users can understand report visuals. (CORRECT)
- Making Power BI reports easily accessible from the Power BI Service.
- Helping people with cognitive disabilities understand the report easily. (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Features like keyboard navigation and descriptive titles improve the report’s accessibility by assisting assistive technologies, enhancing the user experience for those relying on these tools.
That’s correct! Adding alt text to visuals allows screen readers to describe them to visually impaired users, making the data more accessible and understandable.
That’s correct! Implementing accessibility features such as simplifying information, using clear language, and providing a Focus mode can help individuals with cognitive disabilities better understand the report.
2. A data analyst in your organization cannot use a mouse due to a recent injury. Which feature should you implement in your Microsoft Power BI reports to assist her in navigating and interacting with them?
- Tab order (CORRECT)
- High-contrast colors
- Focus mode
- Alt text
That’s correct! Keyboard navigation with proper tab orders enables users to navigate and interact with Power BI reports without the need for a mouse, making it an essential accessibility feature for individuals who rely on keyboard navigation.
3. Some of the executives in a recent meeting have complained about feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of visuals on your Microsoft Power BI reports. Which feature should you utilize in Power BI to improve their user experience?
- High-contrast colors
- Focus mode (CORRECT)
- Alt text
- Tab order
That’s correct. Focus mode in Power BI allows users to expand a visual to view it individually, which can help users who prefer to concentrate on one visual at a time.
4. One of your team members has low vision and relies on a screen reader to understand the contents of a Microsoft Power BI report. He said it was difficult to distinguish between different elements in the report, and the screen reader did not provide enough context for visuals. Which features should you utilize to improve his experience with your Power BI reports? Select all that apply.
- High-contrast colors (CORRECT)
- Alt text (CORRECT)
- Focus mode
- Show Data Table
That’s correct! High contrast colors improve the visibility of different elements in the report, making it easier for users, including those with visual impairments, to distinguish between them and enhancing their overall experience.
That’s correct! Adding alt text to visuals allows screen readers to provide meaningful context, which helps users with visual impairments better understand the information conveyed by the visuals.
5. Your organization has committed to ensuring all Microsoft Power BI reports are accessible. You have implemented several measures, including adding alt text to all visuals and enabling keyboard navigation. However, feedback from a color-blind user indicates that they’re having difficulty interpreting some visuals due to their color usage. Which of the following steps would be most appropriate to improve accessibility for color-blind users further?
- Enable Focus mode
- Use high-contrast colors, shaded colors, or pattern fills (CORRECT)
- Increase the size of the visuals
- Add more text descriptions to each report
That’s correct! By using high-contrast colors, shaded colors, or pattern fills, you can ensure your visuals are more distinguishable and understandable to color-blind users, improving the overall accessibility of your reports.
6. Which feature in Microsoft Power BI allows a user to view one visual at a time, potentially aiding users who might get overwhelmed with too many visuals?
- High-contrast colors
- Alt text
- Focus mode (CORRECT)
- Show as a table
That’s correct! The Focus mode feature allows users to focus on one visual at a time, making the data easier to read, understand, and process by eliminating distractions.
7. In the context of creating accessible Power BI reports, what does adding alt text to visuals accomplish?
- It provides a description of a visual for screen readers. (CORRECT)
- It displays text on the screen when the visual is not properly loaded.
- It changes the color of the visuals.
- It allows users to interact with visuals using a keyboard.
That’s correct. Alt text is read by screen readers, providing context to visually impaired users and ensuring their understanding.
8. Which of the following are examples of conditional formatting in Power BI? Select all that apply.
- Changing the background color of a cell in a table based on certain conditions (CORRECT)
- Changing the color of data bars based on their values (CORRECT)
- Changing the font size and color of a text field
- Customizing the color of bars in a bar chart based on predefined thresholds (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Conditional formatting enables you to apply specific formatting to cells or rows in a table based on predefined conditions, making the data more visually informative.
That’s correct! With conditional formatting, you can customize the color of data bars based on their values, such as using red for negative values to highlight them effectively.
That’s correct! Conditional formatting also allows you to customize bars in a bar chart based on specific thresholds or conditions, improving the clarity of the data representation.
9. What is the function of themes in Microsoft Power BI? Select all that apply.
- Enhancing the visual consistency across reports (CORRECT)
- Enabling alignment of reports with brand guidelines (CORRECT)
- Changing the colors of each report visual based on various conditions
- Improving the accessibility and readability of reports (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Themes create a cohesive look across a report, enhancing its visual consistency and making it easier to interpret the data.
That’s correct! Customizing themes to align with brand colors and style guides helps reinforce brand identity, making the report visually aligned with the company’s image.
That’s correct! Using distinct, consistent colors and adhering to accessibility guidelines within themes can significantly improve both the readability and accessibility of the report for all users.
10. What is the purpose of custom tooltips in Microsoft Power BI?
- Custom tooltips enable connection to multiple data sources at once.
- Custom tooltips enhance the aesthetic appeal of visuals.
- Custom tooltips enhance user engagement by providing interactive insights. (CORRECT)
- Custom tooltips automatically update report data.
That’s correct! Custom tooltips provide detailed information about specific data points in a visual, making the data more engaging, interactive, and understandable.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK: REPORT NAVIGATION AND FILTERING
1. In a business intelligence dashboard, you have two visuals: the first visual represents sales by region, and the second visual represents sales by product. When you select the North region in the first visual, the sales data in the second visual adjusts to show only sales of products in the North region. What is this interaction called?
- Drill-down
- Drillthrough
- Cross-filtering (CORRECT)
- Cross-highlighting
That’s correct. Cross-filtering allows one visual to change the displayed information in another visual by selecting a data point in the first visual.
2. You’re exploring an interactive business intelligence dashboard that displays two main visuals. The first chart shows monthly sales across regions. The second chart is a stacked column chart depicting the relationship between Month, Order Quantity, and Order Status. When you select the June bar corresponding to the West region in the first chart, you observe that the columns representing June in the second chart start to highlight particular sections within the stacks. These highlighted portions show the Order Quantity and their respective Order Status for products sold in the West region during June. The rest of the data in the stacked column remains visible but less prominent. What is this interaction called?
- Cross-filtering
- Cross-highlighting (CORRECT)
- Drillthrough
- Data visualization
That’s correct. Cross-highlighting emphasizes certain portions or data points in one visual based on the selection in another visual, without necessarily filtering out the non-emphasized data.
3. You are creating a multi-page business intelligence dashboard containing multiple levels of data from a retail chain. The main dashboard presents an overview of total sales across all stores. You want users who select the California section to be taken to another page of the report that provides detailed sales data specific to each store in that state, including top-selling products and customer feedback for each individual store. Which feature would be most useful for this deeper level of data exploration?
- Drillthrough (CORRECT)
- Drill-down
- Cross-filtering
- Cross-highlighting
That’s correct. Drillthrough enables you to select a data point, in this case, the California section, and navigate to a more detailed report page related specifically to that data point, providing in-depth insights.
4. You are working with a business report that displays monthly sales data for an entire year. You want to view only the sales data for the months of July, August, and September. Which feature could you use to narrow down and present only the desired data?
- Filtering (CORRECT)
- Cross-highlighting
- Sorting
- Drillthrough
That’s correct! Filtering helps refine and display only the data that meets certain criteria, effectively narrowing down the information presented in the report for better clarity and focus.
5. Given the provided dataset on employee turnover, order the data points from the broadest (most general) level to the most specific level to establish a proper hierarchy.
- Turnover Rate, Region, Department, Team
- Region, Department, Turnover Rate, Team
- Department, Team, Region, Turnover Rate
- Department, Region, Team, Turnover Rate (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Department is the broadest category, followed by Region. Teams are more specific units within a department, and Turnover Rate provides a specific metric for each team.
6. What is the benefit of using hierarchy in a report? Select all that apply.
- Helps organize data from broad to specific levels (CORRECT)
- Increases the amount of data you can display in a report
- Creates a visual relationship among various data fields (CORRECT)
- Helps to create data drill down (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Using hierarchy allows you to organize data from broad categories down to more detailed information, providing a clear structure for the report.
That’s correct! Hierarchies visually represent the relationship between different data points, making it easier to understand how they are connected and interpret the data effectively.
That’s correct! Hierarchies enable users to begin with a broad overview and progressively explore more specific details, ensuring a smooth and logical journey through the data.
7. What is the primary purpose of using drillthrough in Microsoft Power BI?
- To pivot data and change its orientation in a table
- To create hierarchies for data fields in the same visualization
- To drill down into data in the same visualization
- To navigate from a data point or visual in a main report to a detailed report page (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Using drillthrough enables you to access detailed data information through navigation to a separate focused report page centered on a specific data point or context.
8. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of filtering in data analysis?
- To highlight specific cells or rows in a dataset based on certain criteria or rules
- To arrange data in a sequential manner
- To screen out or focus on parts of the data based on specific conditions (CORRECT)
- To change the graphical representation of the data
That’s correct! Filtering helps in narrowing down data to specific segments, making analysis clearer and more targeted.
9. What best describes the function of cross-filtering in visual reports?
- It displays the raw data of the selected visual.
- It highlights specific cells or rows in a dataset based on certain criteria or rules.
- It allows a selection in one visual to filter out unrelated data in another visual. (CORRECT)
- It highlights the selected data across multiple visuals without changing the displayed data.
That’s correct! Cross-filtering helps focus on specific data by filtering out unrelated parts based on the user’s selection in a different visual.
SELF-REVIEW: CREATING AN INTERACTIVE REPORT
1. After creating the Sales Detail page in Step 1, what was the total sales revenue displayed in the visualization?
- $107,300
- $345,200 (CORRECT)
- $411,900
- $63,500
That’s correct! The total sales revenue is displayed as the sum of all order totals, which is $345,200.
2. True or False: By adding the drillthrough configuration, Microsoft Power BI automatically creates a back arrow button for ease of navigation.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! When the drillthrough configuration for Order Date was applied to the page, Power BI automatically created a back arrow button for ease of navigation.
3. After adding a bookmark for Mountain Bikes sold in March in the final step, what is the total sales revenue displayed when the bookmark is clicked?
- $411,900
- $63,500 (CORRECT)
- $345,200
- $107,300
That’s correct! The filtered state displays the total revenue for all Mountain Bike orders in March, which is $63,500.
4. When synchronizing slicers, which of the following ensures that a slicer synchronizes when other slicers or visualizations are interacted with? Select all that apply.
- Enable Sync filter changes to other slicers (CORRECT)
- Navigate to the View menu and select Sync Slicers
- Ensure that the group name is consistent (CORRECT)
- Enable Sync field changes to other slicers (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Syncing filter changes to other slicers ensures that any filters applied by visualizations will automatically update the slicers within the group, maintaining consistency.
That’s correct! Using a consistent group name ensures that each slicer synchronizes correctly, aligning the filters across the report.
That’s correct! Syncing field changes to other slicers ensures that filters applied in one slicer will update the related slicers within the group, providing a cohesive filtering experience.
5. Which of the following are the benefits of using buttons in a report? Select all that apply.
- Buttons allow viewers to ask natural-language questions about the report data.
- Buttons can apply all slicers and clear slicers. (CORRECT)
- Buttons increase the interactivity of your report. (CORRECT)
- Buttons improve the user experience for page navigation. (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Easily applying and clearing slicers gives viewers more control over filtering, enhancing their ability to focus on the most relevant data.
That’s correct! Adding built-in buttons to your reports boosts interactivity, allowing users to engage more effectively with the data.
That’s correct! Simplifying page navigation in reports greatly enhances the user experience, making it easier for viewers to find and access the information they need.
6. You added new visualizations to a report after previously creating a bookmark with the default options. When you select the bookmark, which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.
- The previous visualizations will have the bookmarked filters applied to it. (CORRECT)
- The current page of the report will change to the bookmarked page. (CORRECT)
- The new visualizations will have the bookmarked filters applied to it.
- The new visualizations will appear in a default state. (CORRECT)
That’s correct! The filters applied at the time of bookmarking will be applied to all visualizations that existed when the bookmark was created, ensuring consistency when revisiting the report.
That’s correct! The current page will switch to the page that was bookmarked, allowing users to view the specific layout and state captured by the bookmark.
That’s correct! The bookmark does not retain the state for new visualizations, so they will appear in their default state when the bookmark is applied.
7. Three visualizations, X, Y, and Z, are present in a report. In the Layer Order tab, X is listed first, Y second, and Z third. When the visualizations overlap in the report, which one appears on top?
- X (CORRECT)
- Y
- Z
That’s correct! The visualization at the top of the Layer Order tab will render on top, as the display order of visualizations and groups in the Layer Order tab is top to bottom.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK: INTERACTIVE REPORT
1. At Adventure Works, products are split into 5 main categories. The CEO wants a way to quickly filter by category in the sales report. It is important that any new categories added in the future can also be filtered. Which of the following is most suitable for this task?
- Drillthrough
- Button
- Slicer (CORRECT)
- Bookmark
That’s correct! A slicer displays a list of filters for all unique values in the configured field.
2. Which of the following are benefits of adding buttons to a report? Select all that apply.
- They capture specific report states
- They increase the interactivity of the report. (CORRECT)
- They improve the user experience (CORRECT)
- They limit filtering data in the report.
That’s correct! Buttons enhance the interactivity of reports by allowing users to navigate, filter, and manipulate data, creating a more dynamic experience.
That’s correct! Adding buttons makes the report feel more app-like, improving user-friendliness and encouraging users to engage more deeply with the content.
3. What is a hyperlink?
- A link to a Power BI report.
- A link to a URL on the World Wide Web. (CORRECT)
- A link to a specific Power BI report page.
- A link to a specific Power BI report state.
That’s correct! A hyperlink is a link to a URL on the World Wide Web, whether a web page, image, or other content.
4. When selecting a bookmark, which of the following are restored by default? Select all that apply.
- Visualizations state (CORRECT)
- Current report page (CORRECT)
- Slicers state (CORRECT)
- Visualization filter interaction configuration
That’s correct! When a bookmark is created, the state of the visualizations is saved, including any filters or selections, and is restored when the bookmark is selected.
That’s correct! The page currently being viewed is saved in the bookmark, so when selected, it takes the user to that exact page.
That’s correct! The state of slicers and the filters applied are also saved in the bookmark, ensuring that the same view and data selection are restored when the bookmark is activated.
5. True or False: When a value in a slicer is selected, the DAX context changes for connected visualizations.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! When a value is selected in the slicer, the filter context changes for all visualizations connected to that Slicer.
6. True or False: Evaluation context influences how calculations are performed in DAX but does not affect the results of the calculations.
- True
- False (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Evaluation context affects calculation results. It determines the data subset and the context in which the calculations are executed, including the filter and row context.
MODULE QUIZ: NAVIGATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
1. As a data analyst at Adventure Works, you’re tasked with creating a Microsoft Power BI report that is accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments. You’re using Power BI to create a report, and you are asked to suggest a tool that provides an accessible way for users to zoom in on a specific visual. Which feature should be used for this purpose?
- Data labels
- Markers
- Focus mode (CORRECT)
- Show data as a table
That’s correct! Focus mode is designed to improve accessibility by providing a simplified and structured view of a report, making it easier for users to understand the content.
2. You’re working on a Microsoft Power BI project for a retail company, and you want to make the line chart in your report more informative. How can you achieve this goal? Select all that apply.
- By adding data labels to the line chart (CORRECT)
- By increasing the line chart’s opacity
- By using a pie chart instead of a line chart.
- By enabling the legend for the line chart (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Adding data labels to a line chart can make it more informative by displaying precise values for data points.
That’s correct! Enabling the legend can improve clarity and understanding of the chart.
3. You’re designing a Microsoft Power BI report that visualizes employee performance. You want to highlight the high-performing employees by changing the background color of their rows in a table visualization. How can you achieve this in Power BI?
- By applying conditional formatting to the table (CORRECT)
- By adding a new column to the table with color codes
- By using a pie chart to represent employee performance.
- By changing the background color for each row
That’s correct! You can use conditional formatting to change the background color of table rows based on specified conditions, such as performance thresholds.
4. You’re designing a Microsoft Power BI report for your company’s annual performance review. You want to create a consistent and branded look for the report. Which feature in Power BI should you use to achieve this?
- Conditional formatting
- Data labels
- Axis titles
- Themes (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Themes in Power BI allow you to create a consistent and branded look for your reports.
5. You’re working on a Microsoft Power BI report for a retail company, and you want to enable users to dive deeper into the sales data by exploring product categories, subcategories, and individual products. Which feature should you use for this interactive exploration?
- Drillthrough (CORRECT)
- Conditional formatting
- Themes
- Legends
That’s correct! The drillthrough feature in Power BI allows users to navigate through different levels of data hierarchy, such as from product categories to subcategories and individual products, for interactive exploration.
6. You’re designing a Microsoft Power BI report for a regional sales team, and you want to help them quickly identify the top-performing salespeople based on revenue. Which feature should you use to sort the salesperson data in descending order to display the highest revenue earners at the top of the table?
- Conditional formatting
- Themes
- Sorting by column (CORRECT)
- Data labels
That’s correct! You should use the Sorting by column feature in Power BI to sort the salesperson data in descending order based on revenue, displaying the highest revenue earners at the top of the table.
7. You want to apply conditional formatting on a table visualization in Power BI. Which of the following are conditional formatting options in Microsoft Power BI? Select all that apply.
- Data bars (CORRECT)
- Bold text
- Font color (CORRECT)
- Underline text
That’s correct! Data bars is one of the available options in Power BI conditional formatting.
That’s correct! Font color is one of the available options in Power BI conditional formatting.
8. What are the benefits of adding slicers to a report? Select all that apply.
- Improved interactivity (CORRECT)
- Improved user experience (CORRECT)
- Faster loading of visualizations
That’s correct! Slicers encourage user engagement with the report data.
That’s correct! Slicers improve the user experience by allowing quick access to common and important filters.
9. You have created a Microsoft Power BI report with several pages. You have added a bookmark to easily navigate to a specific filtered state. A viewer has requested that the report page shouldn’t change when the bookmark is clicked. Which action should you take?
- Replace the bookmark with a button
- Disable the current page option for the bookmark (CORRECT)
- Replace the bookmark with a slicer
That’s correct! When the current page option is disabled for the bookmark, the rest of the saved state will be restored.
10. What is a hyperlink?
- The same as a URL.
- An interactive link to a URL. (CORRECT)
- An interactive link to a web page.
- An interactive link to an image
That’s correct! A hyperlink is an interactive link to a URL. When clicked, the URL will be opened in the web browser.
11. As a data analyst at Adventure Works, you’re working on a sales report that includes a scatter plot. You want to ensure that users can easily identify and click on specific data points on the plot. What feature can you use for this purpose?
- Enabling axis title from the scatter plot
- Adding a pie chart as a secondary visualization
- Enabling data point markers on the scatter plot (CORRECT)
- Enabling the legend in the visualization
That’s correct! Enabling data point markers on a scatter plot can help users identify specific data points more easily.
12. True or False: Themes in Microsoft Power BI are pre-defined or custom sets of design elements such as colors, fonts, and visual styles that can be applied to a report to adjust all visualizations to the theme, without the ability to customize specific colorings.
- True
- False (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Themes in Power BI are highly customizable and can be modified even after they are applied to a report. This flexibility allows you to create and adjust themes to suit your needs.
13. You’re creating a Microsoft Power BI report for a supply chain management team. They need the ability to drill through to detailed information about specific products when clicking on a product category in a visual. Which actions are necessary to set up drillthrough capabilities for this scenario? Select all that apply.
- Change the theme of the report to match the supply chain branding.
- Add conditional formatting to the product category field.
- Create a drillthrough page with relevant visuals and filters. (CORRECT)
- Define drillthrough filters on the product category field. (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Creating a dedicated drillthrough page ensures that users can easily navigate to detailed information, enhancing their ability to analyze the data.
That’s correct! Defining drillthrough filters on the relevant fields, such as product category, enables users to right-click and drill through to a page focused on that field’s details.
14. You’re working on a Microsoft Power BI report and need to arrange the data for better visualization. Which sorting techniques are available in Power BI for this purpose? Select all that apply.
- Sort line
- Sort legend (CORRECT)
- Sort table
- Sort axis (CORRECT)
That’s correct! The Sort legend option helps you organize the legend items in a more logical or meaningful order, improving the overall presentation and readability of the chart.
That’s correct! The Sort axis option ensures that data is displayed in the desired order along the axis, whether it’s alphabetically, numerically, or based on another logical sequence, enhancing the clarity of your visualizations.
15. You have created a sales report with multiple slicers in Microsoft Power BI. Viewers have complained that it is tedious to reset all the slicers when viewing the report. What is the best action to take to resolve this?
- Add a bookmark
- Add a button to clear all slicers (CORRECT)
- Remove the slicers from the page
That’s correct! Adding a button to clear all slicers improves the user experience.
16. By default, which of the following is restored when a bookmark is selected? Select all that apply.
- Current report page (CORRECT)
- Slicer state (CORRECT)
- Visualization state (CORRECT)
That’s correct! The current page will be restored to its state when the bookmark is selected, unless the bookmark settings are configured to exclude page restoration.
That’s correct! The filtered state, including applied filters and slicers, will be restored when the bookmark is selected, unless specified otherwise in the bookmark configuration.
That’s correct! The visualization state, including the layout and formatting, will also be restored unless the bookmark is set up not to capture these aspects.
17. True or False: Selecting a hyperlink in a Microsoft Power BI visualization will navigate the web browser to a URL.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! A hyperlink is an interactive link to a URL. When clicked, the URL will be opened in the web browser.
18. As a Microsoft Power BI developer, you’ve been tasked with customizing the theme for a financial report. Which aspects of the report can be customized using themes in Power BI? Select all that apply.
- Fonts and typography throughout the report (CORRECT)
- The data source and data transformations
- Interaction behavior when clicking on visuals
- Colors used in visualizations (CORRECT)
That’s correct! Themes in Power BI allow you to customize both fonts and typography, ensuring that your reports have a consistent and professional appearance across all visualizations.
That’s correct! Themes also provide a way to customize the colors used in visualizations, ensuring that they align with your brand or specific color guidelines for a more cohesive report design.
19. True or False: The Show as a table tool in Microsoft Power BI provides a text-based representation of the data in a visual, making it more accessible for screen readers.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! The “Show as a table” feature provides a text-based representation of the data in a visual, making it more accessible, especially for users relying on screen readers. This improves the usability and inclusivity of your Power BI reports.
20. You’re building a Microsoft Power BI dashboard to visualize quarterly sales performance for multiple regions. To make the data more accessible, which feature should you use to display the total sales value directly on each column of a column chart?
- Focus mode
- Data labels (CORRECT)
- Legends
- Markers on line charts
That’s correct! Data labels can be used to display the values directly on the columns of a column chart, making it easier for users to interpret the data.
21. You’re working on a Microsoft Power BI report that includes multiple pages and visuals. You want to apply a filter through the filter pane. Which of the following filter options are offered by the filter pane? Select all that apply.
- Filters on this visual (CORRECT)
- Filters on this table
- Filters on this page (CORRECT)
- Filters on all pages (CORRECT)
That’s correct! The Filters on this visual option is available in Power BI, giving you the option to filter just a single visualization of the report.
That’s correct! The Filters on this page option is available in Power BI, giving you the option to filter all visualizations in a single page of a Power BI report.
That’s correct! The Filters on all pages option is available in Power BI, giving you the option to filter all visualization on all pages by a criterion.
22. What is a URL?
- An address to a resource on the World Wide Web. (CORRECT)
- An address to a Power BI report page.
- An address to a web page on the World Wide Web.
That’s correct! A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is an address to a resource on the World Wide Web, such as a web page or an image.
23. In your role as a Microsoft Power BI report creator, you’re mindful of accessibility considerations. Why is it important to provide alternate text (alt text) for visuals in Power BI reports? Select all that apply.
- Alt text improves the visual appeal of the report.
- Alt text complies with accessibility standards and regulations. (CORRECT)
- Alt text is only required for visuals with complex designs.
- Alt text helps users with visual impairments understand the content of visuals. (CORRECT)
Absolutely! Including alt text for visuals is both a best practice and a requirement for meeting accessibility standards and regulations.
You’re right! Alt text is vital for users with visual impairments as it offers a descriptive text alternative for visuals, ensuring compatibility with screen readers.
24. True or False: You’re designing a Microsoft Power BI report that visualizes employee performance. You want to highlight the best-performing employees in a table visualization based on an attribute. Is conditional formatting able to dynamically highlight the top-performing employees on the table.
- True (CORRECT)
- False
That’s correct! Conditional formatting in Power BI enables you to dynamically change the appearance of visuals based on data values or specific rules and conditions.
25. You’re working on a Microsoft Power BI report and need to arrange the data for better visualization. Which sorting techniques are available in Power BI for this purpose? Select all that apply.
- Sort axis (CORRECT)
- Sort table
- Sort line
- Sort legend (CORRECT)
Exactly! The Sort axis option in Power BI helps arrange data along the axis, ensuring that the data is presented more clearly.
And yes, the Sort legend option allows you to sort the items in the legend, which can enhance the overall readability and presentation of the data.
26. You previously shared a Microsoft Power BI report that contained a bookmark. A manager has since added a new visualization to the report and complained that the bookmark isn’t updating the new visualization. Which of the following statements is true? Select all that apply.
- A new bookmark must be created to account for the new visualization. (CORRECT)
- New visualizations added after the creation of the bookmark will appear in a filtered state.
- New visualizations added after the creation of the bookmark will appear in a default state. (CORRECT)
Exactly! When a new visualization is added, it’s important to create a new bookmark to capture its state, ensuring it is properly saved.
And yes, a bookmark will only save the state of the items that are present at the time of its creation. Any new items added after the bookmark is created will not be included unless a new bookmark is made.
27. You’re building a Microsoft Power BI report for a sales analysis, and you want to allow users to view detailed information about sales by year, quarter, and month. Which feature should you use to enable this interactive exploration of data?
- Themes
- Drill-down (CORRECT)
- Conditional formatting
- Legends
Exactly! The drill-down feature in Power BI enables users to navigate through hierarchical data by drilling from a higher level to a more granular level, making it easier to analyze data at various levels of detail.
28. In Microsoft Power BI, when you interactively select a data point in one visual, and other visuals on the same page are filtered to show related data points, which feature is being used?
- Cross-highlighting
- Cross-filtering (CORRECT)
- Drillthrough
- Slicer filtering
That’s correct! Cross-filtering is the feature in Power BI where selecting a data point in one visual filters other visuals to show related data points.
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