Microsoft Power BI Flashcards
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Which Power BI component is used to author reports and connect to data on the desktop?
Answer: Power BI Desktop
Power BI Desktop is the free Windows application for building data models and authoring reports.
What language is used to create calculated columns and measures in Power BI?
Answer: DAX
DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) is used for calculated columns, measures, and tables.
Which engine is used in Power Query to transform and shape data?
Answer: M (Power Query Formula Language)
Power Query uses the M formula language to perform data transformation steps.
What is the default storage mode that imports data into Power BI's in-memory model?
Answer: Import
Import mode loads data into the VertiPaq in-memory engine for fast performance.
Which feature lets users ask questions in natural language to generate visuals?
Answer: Q&A
The Q&A feature interprets natural-language questions and produces visuals automatically.
Where do you publish a finished Power BI Desktop report for sharing?
Answer: Power BI Service (app.powerbi.com)
Reports are published to the Power BI Service cloud workspace for sharing and collaboration.
What visual is best for showing a part-to-whole relationship of a single category?
Answer: Pie or donut chart
Pie and donut charts display how categories contribute to a whole.