Which of the following is a reason to use a Conditional block on a report?

Question

Options

• Ato allow users to select values that will filter the report for certain data types
• Bto allow a report to run during certain blocks of time based on conditions set by the user
• Cto show or hide report objects based on prompt selections a user made at run time
• Dto block defined groups of users from accessing a folder of reports based on a condition

• A
  5% (1)
• B
  11% (2)
• C
  5% (1)
• D
  79% (15)

Explanation

Note: The stated correct answer (D) appears to be incorrect for this question. Option C is the standard, accurate answer for what a Conditional block on a report does.

A Conditional block on a report is used to show or hide report objects based on conditions - typically driven by prompt selections a user makes at run time (C). This allows report designers to dynamically display different sections, charts, or data depending on what the user selected when running the report.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A describes a prompt filter - a different feature used to let users filter data by selecting values before the report runs.
• B describes report scheduling - a feature for automating when reports execute, not a conditional block.
• D describes security/access control (folder-level permissions) - this is managed through user groups and roles, not a conditional block on a report itself.

Memory tip: Think "conditional = condition-based display." A Conditional block on a report controls what appears inside that report based on logic - it does not control who can access the report (that's a security setting).

If this question is from a specific platform (e.g., MicroStrategy, Cognos, BusinessObjects), double-check the answer key - it may contain an error, or "Conditional block" may carry a platform-specific meaning worth verifying in your course materials.

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