CSA Reporting & Analytics Flashcards

In Pega, what is a 'Report Definition' rule primarily used for?

Answer: To define queries that retrieve and display case or data class records from the database

A Report Definition in Pega specifies the data source, filters, columns, and sorting for retrieving records to display in lists or charts.

Which Pega tool allows business users to create and modify their own reports without developer assistance?

Answer: Report Browser with user-customizable report definitions

Pega's Report Browser enables business users to build and adjust reports using a guided interface without needing to write code.

In Pega, which type of report definition displays data as bar charts, pie charts, or line graphs?

Answer: Summary report with chart rendering

Pega summary reports can be configured to render data visually as bar charts, pie charts, or line graphs using chart options.

What does a 'List view' report display in Pega?

Answer: Individual records as rows with their property values in columns

A list view report in Pega retrieves and displays individual case or data records in a tabular row-and-column format.

In Pega, what is the purpose of adding 'filters' to a Report Definition?

Answer: To restrict which records are returned by specifying conditions on property values

Filters in a Pega Report Definition add WHERE-clause conditions that limit the returned dataset to records matching specific criteria.

In Pega, which database is queried by default when a Report Definition is executed?

Answer: The PegaRULES database (or configured application database)

By default, Pega Report Definitions query the PegaRULES database where case and data class records are stored.