DA0-002 · Question #21
A data analyst deployed a report for public access. A user states that the report is not showing the latest information, even though the user updated the source an hour ago. Which of the following…
The correct answer is C. Database connection. When a deployed report does not display the latest information despite recent source updates, the data analyst should first investigate the database connection. An outdated report often indicates a failure in the data refresh process from the source system.
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A data analyst deployed a report for public access. A user states that the report is not showing the latest information, even though the user updated the source an hour ago. Which of the following should the data analyst check first?
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- AEvent log
- BUser privileges
- CDatabase connection
- DReport corruption
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(35 responses)- A9% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C83% (29)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
When a deployed report does not display the latest information despite recent source updates, the data analyst should first investigate the database connection. An outdated report often indicates a failure in the data refresh process from the source system.
An event log might contain details about refresh failures, but checking the direct database connection status or refresh schedule is a more immediate diagnostic step for 'not showing latest info'.
User privileges affect access to the report or data, but not typically the timeliness of the data presented within a report that a user can already access.
A report that is not showing the latest information typically indicates an issue with data refresh. The report's ability to fetch updated data depends on a live or scheduled connection to its source, and a problem with the database connection would prevent it from retrieving current information.
Report corruption could prevent the report from rendering or functioning correctly, but it's less likely to selectively cause only outdated data compared to a data refresh issue.
Concept tested: Data refresh troubleshooting
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