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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

PRACTICE QUIZ

QUESTION 1 OF 19

A data professional working for a large retail chain analyzes customer purchase data to identify trends and patterns. While reviewing a scatterplot of purchase frequency versus amount, the analyst notices a cluster of data points far away from the main trendline. What should they do with this outlier?

Determine whether it is an important observationCorrect Answer

Move it closer to the main trendline

Drop it from the scatterplot

Hide it from the scatterplot

QUESTION 2 OF 19

Fill in the blank: Charts, graphs, and other dashboard elements should be _____, which means they are balanced and make good use of available space.

clean

complete

constant

cohesiveCorrect Answer

QUESTION 3 OF 19

You are building a dashboard in Tableau. To create a single-layer grid that contains no overlapping elements, which layout should you choose?

Layered

Floating

Itemized

TiledCorrect Answer

QUESTION 4 OF 19

A data analyst wants to be able to edit a presentation visual directly. In addition, they do not want it to update automatically in other places. Which method should they use when adding the visual to their presentation?

Copy and pasteCorrect Answer

Embed

Screenshot

Link

QUESTION 5 OF 19

A data analyst at an e-commerce company uses data to identify which customers are most likely to make a purchase. The analyst shares this information with the marketing team in a report that uses data visualizations and storytelling techniques to make the findings clear and actionable. What aspect of data storytelling does this scenario describe?

Setting

Takeaways

Spotlighting

NarrativeCorrect Answer

QUESTION 6 OF 19

What Tableau tool can be used to limit the data displayed on a dashboard in order to reduce clutter and create a simple, clear visual for dashboard users?

Pre-sorting

Pre-sizing

Pre-filteringCorrect Answer

Pre-building

QUESTION 7 OF 19

Which of the following statements correctly describe presentation best practices? Select all that apply.

The characters are the analytics team members.

An effective presentation supports the data storytelling narrative.Correct Answer

The plot creates tension in the current situation.Correct Answer

The setting describes what’s going on, how often it’s happening, what tasks are involved, and other background information.Correct Answer

QUESTION 8 OF 19

You prepare to communicate to stakeholders about an analysis project. You consider how to capture and hold people’s interest and attention. What aspect of data storytelling does this scenario describe?

Takeaways

Discussion

EngagementCorrect Answer

Theme

QUESTION 9 OF 19

A junior data analyst at a manufacturing company analyzes product quality data to identify potential issues. While reviewing a scatterplot of product defect rate versus production batch, the analyst notices a data point far above the average defect rate. What should they do with this outlier?

Drop it from the scatterplot

Hide it from the scatterplot

Move it closer to the main trendline

Determine whether it is an important observationCorrect Answer

QUESTION 10 OF 19

Fill in the blank: Charts, graphs, and other dashboard elements should be cohesive, which means they make good use of _____ and are balanced.

labels and legends

incoming data

data filters

available spaceCorrect Answer

QUESTION 11 OF 19

You are building a dashboard in Tableau. To create a design in which items can be layered over other objects, which layout should you choose?

Tiled

Layered

Itemized

FloatingCorrect Answer

QUESTION 12 OF 19

A data analyst adds a visual to a presentation. They want to be able to edit the visual without affecting the data points from its source file. In addition, they do not want the visual to update within their presentation if the data changes in the source. Which method should they use when adding the visual to their presentation?

Copy and paste

Link

Screenshot

EmbedCorrect Answer

QUESTION 13 OF 19

A data analyst at an investment firm uses data to identify stocks that have the potential to become more valuable. The analyst shares this information with investment managers in a presentation that uses data visualizations and storytelling techniques to make the findings clear and convincing. What aspect of data storytelling does this scenario describe?

Spotlighting

Setting

Takeaways

NarrativeCorrect Answer

QUESTION 14 OF 19

You prepare to communicate to an audience about an analysis project. You consider the roles that your audience members play and their stake in the project. What aspect of data storytelling does this scenario describe?

Discussion

Theme

EngagementCorrect Answer

Takeaways

QUESTION 15 OF 19

What is the key difference between tiled and floating items in Tableau?

Tiled items create a single-layer grid that contains no overlapping elements; floating items can be layered over other objects.Correct Answer

Tiled items can be layered over other objects; floating items create a single-layer grid that contains no overlapping elements.

Tiled items are connected by straight lines; floating items are unconnected.

Tiled items always have a square layout; floating items are always based on circles.

QUESTION 16 OF 19

A data analyst at a hospital uses data to show that patients who receive a certain type of treatment have a significantly better chance of making a full recovery. The analyst shares this information with hospital administrators in a presentation that uses data visualizations and storytelling techniques to make the findings clear and compelling. What aspect of data storytelling does this scenario describe?

Spotlighting

NarrativeCorrect Answer

Setting

Takeaways

QUESTION 17 OF 19

What Tableau tool can be used to limit the data displayed on a dashboard in order to save stakeholders time and effort?

Pre-sizing

Pre-sorting

Pre-building

Pre-filteringCorrect Answer

QUESTION 18 OF 19

Fill in the blank: Charts, graphs, and other dashboard elements should be cohesive, which means they are _____ and make good use of available space.

BalancedCorrect Answer

labeled

colorful

detailed

QUESTION 19 OF 19

A data analyst adds a visual to a presentation. They want to ensure that any changes made to the original file within its source location are automatically updated in the presentation. Which method should they use when adding the visual to their presentation?

Screenshot

Link

EmbedCorrect Answer

Copy and paste

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A data professional working for a large retail chain analyzes customer purchase data to identify trends and patterns. While reviewing a scatterplot of purchase frequency versus amount, the analyst notices a cluster of data points far away from the main trendline. What should they do with this outlier?

Determine whether it is an important observation

Move it closer to the main trendline

Drop it from the scatterplot

Hide it from the scatterplot

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