General Practice Flashcards
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Which Tableau file type packages the workbook together with its data extracts and images into a single shareable file?
Answer: .twbx
A .twbx is a packaged workbook that bundles the workbook plus its data sources and resources.
In Tableau, what is the default aggregation applied to a numeric measure dragged onto the view?
Answer: SUM
Tableau aggregates measures with SUM by default.
Which shelf must a field be on to create a small-multiple grid of separate charts?
Answer: Rows and Columns
Placing dimensions on both Rows and Columns creates a grid of small multiples.
What color are continuous fields in Tableau?
Answer: Green
Continuous fields appear green, while discrete fields appear blue.
Which Tableau product is used to publish and share dashboards with others on a self-hosted environment?
Answer: Tableau Server
Tableau Server is the on-premises platform for sharing and managing content internally.
What does a dual-axis chart allow you to do?
Answer: Overlay two measures on the same view with separate scales
A dual axis layers two measures in one pane, each with its own axis.
Which function returns the running total of a measure across a partition?
Answer: RUNNING_SUM
RUNNING_SUM is a table calculation that accumulates values along the addressing direction.