DA0-002 · Question #78
A data analyst needs to provide a weekly sales report for the Chief Financial Officer. Which of the following delivery methods is the most appropriate?
The correct answer is D. A high-level email. When reporting to an executive like a CFO, the delivery method should prioritize conciseness and high-level summaries.
Question
A data analyst needs to provide a weekly sales report for the Chief Financial Officer. Which of the following delivery methods is the most appropriate?
Options
- AA granular daily report in a dashboard
- BA detailed text document
- CA spreadsheet with raw data
- DA high-level email
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A9% (3)
- B18% (6)
- C3% (1)
- D70% (23)
Why each option
When reporting to an executive like a CFO, the delivery method should prioritize conciseness and high-level summaries.
A granular daily report in a dashboard might provide too much detail for a weekly CFO report, potentially overwhelming them with unnecessary data points.
A detailed text document, while informative, can be time-consuming to read and may not present the most critical information as efficiently as a summary.
A spreadsheet with raw data is far too detailed and requires the CFO to perform their own analysis, which is not suitable for a high-level executive report.
A high-level email provides a concise summary of key sales figures and insights, which is appropriate for a CFO who needs quick, actionable information without extensive detail.
Concept tested: Data communication and stakeholder reporting
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