Tableau Core Tableau Concepts Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the primary distinction between a dimension and a measure in Tableau?

Accepted Answer

Dimensions are qualitative and used to segment data, while measures are quantitative and are typically aggregated.

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Dimensions are always text or dates, while measures are always numbers.

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Dimensions generate headers in the view, while measures generate axes, with no exceptions.

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Dimensions must be placed on the Rows shelf, and measures must be placed on the Columns shelf.

Question 2

A colleague has asked you to share a Tableau workbook that includes all necessary data, custom images, and calculations so they can open and view the dashboard without needing access to the original data source. Which file type should you send them?

Accepted Answer

Tableau Packaged Workbook (.twbx)

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Tableau Workbook (.twb)

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Tableau Data Source (.tds)

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Tableau Data Extract (.hyper)

Question 3

In the Tableau interface, a field on a shelf is colored green. What does this color signify about the field?

Accepted Answer

The field is being treated as a continuous value, which generates an axis in the view.

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The field is a dimension.

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The field is a calculated field.

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The field has been added to the context.

Question 4

Which of the following visual encodings is controlled directly from the Marks card in a Tableau worksheet?

Accepted Answer

Encoding the color, size, and shape of data points.

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Adding a reference line to an axis.

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Changing the size of the entire dashboard.

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Creating a calculated field.

Question 5

You are building a dashboard for specific departments. You want to ensure that each user, upon opening the workbook, sees only the data for their department and cannot view data from other departments. This filter must be applied before any worksheet-level filters. Which type of filter is most appropriate for this requirement?

Accepted Answer

A Data Source Filter.

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A Dimension Filter on [Department].

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A Context Filter.

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A Measure Filter.

Question 6

When a quantitative field (a measure) is first dragged into the view, what is the default aggregation Tableau applies to it?

Accepted Answer

SUM() (Summation)

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AVG() (Average)

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MEDIAN() (Median)

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ATTR() (Attribute)