TIBCO Trivia 3

Question 1

In TIBCO Spotfire, which scripting language is natively embedded for writing custom scripts?

Accepted Answer

IronPython

Answer

IronPython is the natively embedded scripting language in Spotfire for automation and customization.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Spotfire 'Information Link'?

Accepted Answer

A reusable data query definition connecting Spotfire to a data source

Answer

Information Links are named, reusable query definitions stored in the Spotfire library that connect to databases.

Question 3

Which Spotfire feature allows end users to view and interact with analyses through a web browser without installing the full client?

Accepted Answer

Spotfire Web Player

Answer

Spotfire Web Player enables browser-based access to analyses without requiring the full Analyst client installation.

Question 4

What does the 'OVER' function do in Spotfire custom expressions?

Accepted Answer

Computes an aggregation over a specified subset or grouping of data

Answer

The OVER clause in Spotfire expressions computes aggregations scoped to a specified grouping, similar to SQL window functions.

Question 5

Which Spotfire feature enables real-time data refresh from a streaming source?

Accepted Answer

Live connection

Answer

Live connections in Spotfire allow visualizations to query the data source in real time without importing data.

TIBCO - Spotfire Practice Test