An analyst places a date field on the Columns shelf to see total sales by quarter. The view displays four distinct columns labeled 'Q1', 'Q2', 'Q3', and 'Q4', showing sales aggregated across all years. How is the date field configured?
As a discrete date part.
As a continuous date value.
As a continuous measure.
As a date attribute.
The correct answer is that the date field is configured as a discrete date part. In Tableau, discrete date parts treat portions of a date as separate and distinct categories. When 'Quarter' is used as a discrete date part, it creates a header for each unique quarter (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) and aggregates the measure (e.g., Sales) for that quarter across all years in the data.
A continuous date value would create a single, continuous axis showing the progression of time, such as 'Q1 2024', 'Q2 2024', 'Q3 2024', and so on, rather than aggregating all Q1s together. A date attribute is an aggregation type (ATTR) used to check for unique values and is not the primary configuration for this type of view. A date field is a dimension, not a measure, making 'continuous measure' incorrect.
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
All IT & Cybersecurity Package plans include the following perks and exams .
Our pricing is simple. Full access to all certifications and exams in each package, for one price.
As many practice tests for as many topics as you want.
Use study mode non-stop, no limits.
Access to our AI assistant, Bash, trained to help you pass your exam.
Track your scores over time in study mode and report cards.
See how you improve over time, and where you need to focus.
Access our store with even bigger discounts than before.
Unlimited access to all performance questions and be prepared for the real thing.
All IT & Cybersecurity Package plans include unlimited access to the following study materials.
Create an account or sign in to access our study materials.