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Tableau Fundamentals Flashcards
Tableau Desktop Foundations Flashcards
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| How do you add a filter to a view in Tableau? | Drag a field to the Filters shelf or right-click a field and select "Add to Filters." |
| How do you combine multiple sheets into one view in Tableau? | Use a dashboard to combine multiple sheets into one view. |
| How do you create a calculated field in Tableau? | Right-click in the data pane and select "Create Calculated Field." |
| How do you create a hierarchy in Tableau? | Drag a field on top of another in the data pane to create a hierarchy. |
| How do you rename a worksheet in Tableau? | Right-click the worksheet tab and select "Rename." |
| What are dimensions in Tableau? | Dimensions are categorical fields that slice and organize data. |
| What are measures in Tableau? | Measures are numerical fields that can be aggregated or used for calculations. |
| What does the "Show Me" feature in Tableau do? | The "Show Me" feature displays recommended chart types based on the selected data. |
| What does the marks card control in Tableau? | The marks card is used to control the appearance of visual elements, such as color, size, and label. |
| What is a dashboard in Tableau? | A dashboard is a collection of multiple worksheets presented together. |
| What is a data pane in Tableau? | The data pane displays fields from the connected data source, divided into dimensions and measures. |
| What is a parameter in Tableau? | A parameter is a user-defined control that allows for variable input into calculations or filters. |
| What is a story in Tableau? | A story is a sequence of dashboards and worksheets shared in a narrative format. |
| What is a worksheet in Tableau? | A worksheet is a single view or visualization within Tableau. |
| What is an aggregation in Tableau? | Aggregation is the process of summarizing data, such as calculating the sum, average, or count. |
| What is Tableau Desktop used for? | Tableau Desktop is used for data visualization and analysis to create interactive dashboards and reports. |
| What is the Columns shelf used for in Tableau? | The Columns shelf is used to display fields vertically in a worksheet. |
| What is the Data Source tab used for in Tableau? | The Data Source tab is used for setting up and managing connections to data sources. |
| What is the default data file type in Tableau? | Tableau's default data file type is a Tableau Data Extract (.hyper). |
| What is the difference between a live connection and an extract in Tableau? | A live connection connects directly to the live database, while an extract is a static snapshot of data stored locally. |
| What is the purpose of filters in Tableau? | Filters are used to limit or refine the data displayed in visualizations. |
| What is the purpose of sorting data in Tableau? | Sorting is used to organize data values in ascending or descending order for better visualization. |
| What is the Rows shelf used for in Tableau? | The Rows shelf is used to display fields horizontally in a worksheet. |
| Where can you connect to data sources in Tableau? | You can connect to data sources in the "Data Source" tab. |
This deck covers the core concepts of Tableau, including the interface, connecting to data sources, and basic navigation within Tableau Desktop.