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DA0-002 · Question #92

A manager wants to use the information in a recurring report on incomplete timesheets for the prior month to guide employee outreach. Which of the following report types is the best for this task?

The correct answer is A. Summary. A summary report is ideal for guiding employee outreach on incomplete timesheets because it condenses raw data into key metrics and aggregates, providing a high-level overview that supports decision-making.

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Question

A manager wants to use the information in a recurring report on incomplete timesheets for the prior month to guide employee outreach. Which of the following report types is the best for this task?

Options

  • ASummary
  • BInfographic
  • CSnapshot
  • DAd hoc

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    71% (20)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    18% (5)

Why each option

A summary report is ideal for guiding employee outreach on incomplete timesheets because it condenses raw data into key metrics and aggregates, providing a high-level overview that supports decision-making.

ASummaryCorrect

A summary report condenses large amounts of data into an aggregated, high-level view, providing key metrics and totals relevant for decision-making. For guiding employee outreach on incomplete timesheets, a summary report would quickly show the count of incomplete timesheets, affected departments, or frequency, which is perfect for understanding the scope and planning interventions.

BInfographic

An infographic is a visual representation designed for quick understanding and broad communication, but it might lack the specific, detailed summaries needed for actionable insights in this context.

CSnapshot

A snapshot report captures data at a specific point in time, but the term "snapshot" primarily refers to the data's temporal nature, not necessarily its aggregation or summarization for decision-making.

DAd hoc

An ad hoc report is created for a one-time, specific query, whereas the question implies a recurring need for monitoring incomplete timesheets.

Concept tested: Report types for high-level decision making

Topics

#Report types#Business reporting#Summary reports#Managerial reporting

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