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Power BI and SQL

The document provides an overview of integration features when combining SQL and Power BI, including covering the entire data analysis pipeline from data extraction to visualization, maintaining data security, and ensuring data changes are instantly reflected in Power BI. It also discusses connecting Power BI to SQL databases, transforming data in Power BI, creating reports and dashboards, and updating data in Power BI.

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Power BI and SQL

The document provides an overview of integration features when combining SQL and Power BI, including covering the entire data analysis pipeline from data extraction to visualization, maintaining data security, and ensuring data changes are instantly reflected in Power BI. It also discusses connecting Power BI to SQL databases, transforming data in Power BI, creating reports and dashboards, and updating data in Power BI.

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INTEGRATION FEATURES OVERVIEW

1. What does the text emphasize as a cornerstone for data professionals?


a) Mastering only Power BI for data visualization.
b) Complex data analysis techniques.
c) Combining SQL's data operations with Power BI's visualization
capabilities.
d) Eliminating SQL from the data analysis process.

2. How does SQL contribute to enhancing data analysis with Power BI?
a) SQL only provides a convenient data export/import feature.
b) SQL allows Power BI to work with only the data it needs.
c) SQL performs advanced visualizations within Power BI.
d) SQL automatically creates Power BI dashboards.

3. How does combining SQL and Power BI impact data security?


a) It reduces data security.
b) It has no impact on data security.
c) It maintains the security protocols of the SQL server, ensuring data
remains secure.
d) It exposes data to security vulnerabilities.

4. Why is combining SQL and Power BI beneficial?


a) To make data analysis more complicated.
b) To eliminate the need for SQL.
c) To cover the entire data analysis pipeline, from extraction to visualization.
d) To replace SQL with Power BI completely.

5. What benefit does direct integration with SQL databases offer in terms of data
accuracy?
a) It doesn't impact data accuracy.
b) It ensures that data changes in SQL databases are reflected almost
instantly in Power BI.
c) It automatically corrects any inaccuracies in the data.
d) It makes data less secure.
CONNECTING TO THE DATABASE
1. What type of connectivity is recommended for real-time analytics or dealing
with massive datasets when connecting Power BI to SQL?
a) Import data.
b) Direct query.
c) Power Query.
d) Data transformation.

2. Why is it important to provide authentication credentials when connecting to an


SQL database?
a) It's not necessary for SQL database connections.
b) To speed up the data import process.
c) To ensure data security and access rights.
d) To choose between 'Load' and 'Edit' options.

3. When should you choose the 'Load' option after selecting tables from an SQL
database?
a) When you need to perform data transformations.
b) When the SQL data is already cleaned and structured as required.
c) When you want to edit the SQL server settings.
d) When you want to access Power Query.

4. What is the primary focus of the text regarding Power BI and SQL?
a) Discussing the history of Power BI.
b) Exploring advanced data visualization techniques.
c) Providing practical guidance on connecting Power BI to an SQL database.
d) Analyzing complex data integration scenarios.

5. In which tab of Power BI Desktop can you access the 'Get Data' option?
a) Visualization.
b) Modeling.
c) Transform Data.
d) Home.
DATA TRANSFORMATION
1. What should you ensure before using the 'Merge Queries' function in Power BI?
a) Ensure that you have a backup of your original data.
b) Ensure that your SQL database is properly configured.
c) Ensure that all tables have different keys.
d) Ensure that tables have common keys or fields to base the merge on.

2. What is the primary goal of data transformation in Power BI?


a) To create complex data structures.
b) To make data more complicated.
c) To make data understandable and relevant.
d) To increase data size.

3. What is one of the primary reasons for using the 'Filter Rows' operation in
Power Query Editor?
a) To speed up data transformation.
b) To remove data from the SQL database.
c) To focus on relevant data points and exclude unnecessary ones.
d) To merge tables with common keys.

4. Which editor in Power BI provides a range of functions to help reshape your


data?
a) Visualization Editor.
b) SQL Editor.
c) Power Query Editor.
d) Data Modeling Editor.

5. Why is it important to maintain a backup of your original data when performing


data transformations?
a) To reduce the size of the data.
b) To speed up data transformation.
c) To ensure data security.
d) To compare against the transformed dataset for validation.
CREATING REPORTS AND DASHBOARDS
1. What is the role of aesthetics in creating Power BI reports and dashboards?
a) To make them visually appealing but not clear.
b) To prioritize complexity over clarity.
c) To enhance clarity while making them visually appealing.
d) To minimize the use of colors and labels.

2. When designing dashboards in Power BI, what should you aim for to ensure
they are user-friendly?
a) Complexity.
b) Clutter.
c) Simplicity, clarity, and relevance.
d) Bright colors.

3. How can you add visuals to a dashboard in Power BI?


a) By importing images.
b) By clicking the 'pin' icon on visuals in a report.
c) By copying and pasting from Excel.
d) By drawing them directly on the dashboard canvas.

4. What should be the top priority when customizing the appearance of a chart in
Power BI?
a) Aesthetics.
b) Complexity.
c) Clarity.
d) Size.

5. What is one advantage of Power BI dashboards regarding data exploration?


a) They make data analysis complex and time-consuming.
b) They don't allow interaction with data points.
c) They provide deep-dive options to explore detailed reports.
d) They only show high-level summaries
DATA UPDATE (4/5)
1. What is the purpose of a data gateway in Power BI?
a) To import data from SQL.
b) To publish reports to Power BI Service.
c) To bridge data transfer between on-premises SQL databases and Power BI
Service.
d) To create dashboards.

2. What is a limitation in the number of data refreshes per day for Power BI Pro
users?
a) 24 refreshes per day.
b) 12 refreshes per day.
c) 8 refreshes per day.
d) Unlimited refreshes.

3. What should you periodically check even after setting up automated data
updates in Power BI?
a) The aesthetics of the visuals.
b) The type of visuals used.
c) The accuracy and integrity of imported data.
d) The complexity of data transformations.

4. What does configuring scheduled refresh in Power BI Service allow you to do?
a) Customize the appearance of visuals.
b) Import data from Excel.
c) Define update frequencies for SQL data.
d) Keep reports and dashboards up-to-date with SQL data.

5. Why is it essential to strike a balance when deciding the update frequency for
data in Power BI?
a) To ensure the reports are visually appealing.
b) To save on data storage costs.
c) To avoid overwhelming the system and performance issues.
d) To maximize the use of complex visuals.

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