Which statement is true regarding Custom Sorts in dashboards?

Question

Options

• AA user can create a custom sort on any type of data.
• BCustom sorts cannot be created on measures.
• CCustom sorts may only be created in a Data Module.
• DCustom sorts may be created by selecting a field in the source pane and going to properties.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  95% (35)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

Custom sorts are restricted to dimensions (categorical/text fields) only - you cannot apply a custom sort to a measure (numerical aggregations like sum, count, average), making B correct. Option A is wrong because not all data types support custom sorts; measures are excluded. Option C is incorrect because custom sorts are not limited to Data Modules - they can be created in other contexts as well. Option D is the tricky distractor: custom sorts are typically created by right-clicking a field or accessing sort settings within a visualization's properties, not by selecting a field in the source pane.

Memory tip: Think "sort the things, not the numbers" - you sort dimensions (categories, names, labels), not measures (the calculated values themselves).

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