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Power BI Basics and Setup Flashcards
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Flashcards
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| Can you connect Power BI to SQL Server | Yes, using the "Get Data" option, choose SQL Server, and configure the connection details. |
| Can you use Power BI for real-time data updates | Yes, streaming datasets in Power BI can enable real-time data updates. |
| How can you refresh data in Power BI Desktop | Click the "Refresh" button in Power BI Desktop to update your visuals with the latest data from your sources. |
| How can you share a Power BI report | Publish the report to the Power BI service and share it with others via a link or within a workspace. |
| How do you connect Power BI to an Excel file | Click on "Get Data," select "Excel," browse to your file, and click "Connect." |
| How do you create a calculated column | In the Fields pane, right-click a table, select "New Column," and enter the DAX formula. |
| How do you install Power BI Desktop | Download Power BI Desktop from the Microsoft website and follow the installation wizard. |
| How do you publish a report to Power BI Service | Click "Publish" in Power BI Desktop and select or log in to your Power BI workspace. |
| What are Power BI data sources | Data sources are the origins of data that can be imported into Power BI, such as Excel, databases, or APIs. |
| What are slicers in Power BI | Slicers are visual elements that allow users to filter their data interactively in reports. |
| What is a dataset in Power BI | A dataset is a collection of imported or connected data used to create visualizations within Power BI. |
| What is a Power BI Dashboard | A dashboard is a single-page, interactive view that consolidates key information from multiple reports. |
| What is a Power BI workspace | A workspace is a collaborative environment in Power BI for organizing and sharing reports, dashboards, and datasets. |
| What is Power BI | Power BI is a business analytics tool by Microsoft for visualizing and sharing insights from data. |
| What is Power BI Pro | A subscription plan that enables users to share and collaborate on Power BI reports and dashboards. |
| What is Power Query | Power Query is a data connection tool in Power BI that helps with data transformation and preparation. |
| What is the difference between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service | Power BI Desktop is for creating reports and visualizations, while Power BI Service is for sharing and viewing them online. |
| What is the purpose of Data Gateway in Power BI | Data Gateway connects on-premises data sources to Power BI Service for scheduled refresh or live queries. |
| What is the purpose of Power BI Templates | Templates save a report’s structure without the data, enabling reuse with different datasets. |
| What is the role of DAX in Power BI | DAX is a formula language used to create calculated columns, measures, and custom calculations. |
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How do you publish a report to Power BI Service
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Back
Click "Publish" in Power BI Desktop and select or log in to your Power BI workspace.
Front
What is Power Query
Back
Power Query is a data connection tool in Power BI that helps with data transformation and preparation.
Front
What is the purpose of Data Gateway in Power BI
Back
Data Gateway connects on-premises data sources to Power BI Service for scheduled refresh or live queries.
Front
How can you refresh data in Power BI Desktop
Back
Click the "Refresh" button in Power BI Desktop to update your visuals with the latest data from your sources.
Front
How can you share a Power BI report
Back
Publish the report to the Power BI service and share it with others via a link or within a workspace.
Front
What are Power BI data sources
Back
Data sources are the origins of data that can be imported into Power BI, such as Excel, databases, or APIs.
Front
How do you create a calculated column
Back
In the Fields pane, right-click a table, select "New Column," and enter the DAX formula.
Front
How do you install Power BI Desktop
Back
Download Power BI Desktop from the Microsoft website and follow the installation wizard.
Front
How do you connect Power BI to an Excel file
Back
Click on "Get Data," select "Excel," browse to your file, and click "Connect."
Front
Can you connect Power BI to SQL Server
Back
Yes, using the "Get Data" option, choose SQL Server, and configure the connection details.
Front
What is a dataset in Power BI
Back
A dataset is a collection of imported or connected data used to create visualizations within Power BI.
Front
Can you use Power BI for real-time data updates
Back
Yes, streaming datasets in Power BI can enable real-time data updates.
Front
What is a Power BI Dashboard
Back
A dashboard is a single-page, interactive view that consolidates key information from multiple reports.
Front
What is the difference between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
Back
Power BI Desktop is for creating reports and visualizations, while Power BI Service is for sharing and viewing them online.
Front
What is Power BI Pro
Back
A subscription plan that enables users to share and collaborate on Power BI reports and dashboards.
Front
What is Power BI
Back
Power BI is a business analytics tool by Microsoft for visualizing and sharing insights from data.
Front
What are slicers in Power BI
Back
Slicers are visual elements that allow users to filter their data interactively in reports.
Front
What is the purpose of Power BI Templates
Back
Templates save a report’s structure without the data, enabling reuse with different datasets.
Front
What is a Power BI workspace
Back
A workspace is a collaborative environment in Power BI for organizing and sharing reports, dashboards, and datasets.
Front
What is the role of DAX in Power BI
Back
DAX is a formula language used to create calculated columns, measures, and custom calculations.
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This deck covers foundational concepts of Power BI, including installation, workspace setup, and connecting to various data sources.