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DA0-001 · Question #151

A data analyst is compiling a report that a Chief Executive Officer needs for an impromptu meeting. The report should include information on the previous day's performance. Which of the following…

The correct answer is B. Ad hoc. An ad hoc report is the most appropriate type for an impromptu meeting because it is generated on demand to address a specific, immediate business question.

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Question

A data analyst is compiling a report that a Chief Executive Officer needs for an impromptu meeting. The report should include information on the previous day's performance. Which of the following reports should the analyst provide?

Options

  • ATactical
  • BAd hoc
  • CDynamic
  • DRecurring

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    13% (4)
  • B
    77% (24)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

An ad hoc report is the most appropriate type for an impromptu meeting because it is generated on demand to address a specific, immediate business question.

ATactical

Tactical reports focus on short-term operational performance and strategy, but the term does not imply the 'impromptu' nature of the request.

BAd hocCorrect

An ad hoc report is created on a one-time basis to answer a specific question or provide information for an immediate, unscheduled need, such as an impromptu meeting. These reports are typically customized for a unique request and not part of a regular reporting schedule.

CDynamic

Dynamic reports can change their content based on user interaction or changing data, but this doesn't specifically address the 'impromptu' or 'one-time' nature of the request.

DRecurring

Recurring reports are generated at regular, scheduled intervals (daily, weekly, monthly) and are not suitable for an unexpected, impromptu meeting.

Concept tested: Report types - Ad hoc reporting

Source: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guidance/report-usage-scenarios#ad-hoc-reports

Topics

#Report types#Ad hoc reports#Business reporting#Data analyst tasks

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