TIBCO Data Connections and Data Sources

Question 1

What is the native file format for saving TIBCO Spotfire analyses?

Accepted Answer

.dxp

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.spf

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.tbx

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.sfa

Question 2

Which data storage mode in TIBCO Spotfire embeds data directly inside the analysis file?

Accepted Answer

Embedded mode

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In-database mode

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Linked mode

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On-demand mode

Question 3

What does 'in-database' analysis mode mean in TIBCO Spotfire?

Accepted Answer

Queries are executed directly against the source database without importing data into Spotfire

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Data is stored inside a local SQLite file

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A dedicated Spotfire database server processes all requests

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Data is encrypted inside the analysis file

Question 4

Which TIBCO Spotfire tool allows administrators to define reusable, shareable data source connections and queries?

Accepted Answer

Information Designer

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Data Canvas

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Spotfire Analyst

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Node Manager

Question 5

Which standard driver interface does TIBCO Spotfire commonly use to connect to relational databases?

Accepted Answer

ODBC/JDBC

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REST API

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GraphQL

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SOAP

Question 6

What is a 'linked' data connection in TIBCO Spotfire?

Accepted Answer

A data source reference stored externally that can be refreshed to load updated data

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A connection that joins two data tables on a common key

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A hyperlink inside a visualization to an external URL

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A connection shared between multiple users simultaneously

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Data Canvas in TIBCO Spotfire?

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To provide a visual interface for managing and transforming data flows between data tables

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To design the layout of visualizations on an analysis page

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To draw custom chart types using a drag-and-drop canvas

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To configure server-side data caching rules