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Which of the following are valid ways to add Totals to a view?

A.
Using the Data Pane
A.
Using the Data Pane
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B.
Using the Analytics Pane
B.
Using the Analytics Pane
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C.
From the Analysis Tab in the Menu bar on top
C.
From the Analysis Tab in the Menu bar on top
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D.
Using the Marks shelf
D.
Using the Marks shelf
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Suggested answer: B, C

Explanation:

To add totals to a view using the Analytics pane:

Also, you can add totals from the Analytics tab in the Menu above:

Which of the following are valid ways to show Mark Labels in the visualisation?

A.
Click on the Show mark labels icon in the Toolbar
A.
Click on the Show mark labels icon in the Toolbar
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B.
Drag the measure to the Text label in the Marks Card
B.
Drag the measure to the Text label in the Marks Card
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C.
Click on Data in the Menu bar and Choose Show Mark Labels
C.
Click on Data in the Menu bar and Choose Show Mark Labels
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D.
Click on Analysis in the Menu bar and choose Show Mark Labels
D.
Click on Analysis in the Menu bar and choose Show Mark Labels
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Suggested answer: A, B, D

Explanation:

The following showcase how you can show mark labels. Using the Sample Superstore dataset:

1) Let's create a Bar chart showing the sales for each sub-category:

2) Now you can show labels by:

2.1) Click on Show Mark Labels Icon in the Toolbar ( easiest )

2.2) Drag Sales to the Text icon in the Marks Card:

2.3) Click on Analysis -> Show mark labels from the Tableau menu bar:

When using the manage metadata option, we can create custom names for columns where _____________ is the original name of the column whereas _____________ is the custom name we created in Tableau.

A.
Remote Field Name, Field Name
A.
Remote Field Name, Field Name
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B.
Local Name, Actual Name
B.
Local Name, Actual Name
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C.
Column Name, Actual Name
C.
Column Name, Actual Name
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D.
Local Field, Global Field
D.
Local Field, Global Field
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Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

Using the Sample superstore as a reference, click on the manage metadata icon as follows:

We can rename a particular column name to make it easier to remember and use in Tableau. Let's change Order ID to oID as shown:

Now, we'll see oID when using this data source in Tableau. This WILL NOT affect the original data source. The remote field name let's us see what the name of the column is in the ORIGINAL Data source.

What does the following icon do in Tableau?

Larger image

A.
Create a Story
A.
Create a Story
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B.
Create a Story and Dashboard both
B.
Create a Story and Dashboard both
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C.
Create a Worksheet
C.
Create a Worksheet
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D.
Create a Dashboard
D.
Create a Dashboard
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Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

The icon shown is used to add a new Dashboard! From the official documentation:

What is the one critical difference between normal calculated fields, and the calculated fields created after Data blending?

A.
No difference, calculated fields cannot be created in Blends
A.
No difference, calculated fields cannot be created in Blends
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B.
Fields used in Blends must first be aggregated
B.
Fields used in Blends must first be aggregated
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C.
The calculated fields created in Blends cannot be edited once created
C.
The calculated fields created in Blends cannot be edited once created
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D.
The calculated fields created in Blends cannot use more than 2 fields
D.
The calculated fields created in Blends cannot use more than 2 fields
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Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

Yes, due to the nature of blends, there are some conditions as follows from the official documentation that must be kept in mind while working with blends:

In addition to handling calculations slightly differently, there are some limitations on secondary data sources. You may not be able to sort by a field from a secondary data source, and action filters may not work as expected with blended data. For more information, see Other data blending issues.

How can you MANUALLY assign geographic roles to a dimension from the data pane?

A.
Edit the config file in My Documents -> MyTableauRepository for a quick fix
A.
Edit the config file in My Documents -> MyTableauRepository for a quick fix
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B.
Right click it -> Geographic role -> and then assign the appropriate geographic role
B.
Right click it -> Geographic role -> and then assign the appropriate geographic role
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C.
Edit the data source manually for a quick resolution
C.
Edit the data source manually for a quick resolution
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D.
Right click it -> Edit Default properties -> Assign geographic roles
D.
Right click it -> Edit Default properties -> Assign geographic roles
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Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

From the data pane, simply right click on the dimension, choose geographic role, and then select the appropriate role as follows:

________________ files are shortcuts for quickly connecting to the original data that you use often. Data source files do not contain the actual data but rather the information necessary to connect to the actual data as well as any modifications you've made on top of the actual data such as changing default properties, creating calculated fields, adding groups, and so on.

A.
.tbm
A.
.tbm
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B.
.tds
B.
.tds
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C.
.tde
C.
.tde
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D.
.twb
D.
.twb
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Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

According to the official Tableau documentation:

Tableau data source files have the .tds file extension. Data source files are shortcuts for quickly connecting to the original data that you use often. Data source files do not contain the actual data but rather the information necessary to connect to the actual data as well as any modifications you've made on top of the actual data such as changing default properties, creating calculated fields, adding groups, and so on. For more information, see Save Data Sources.

When using Animations in a Tableau, which of the following is the default duration for animations?

A.
0.4s
A.
0.4s
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B.
0.3s
B.
0.3s
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C.
0.5s
C.
0.5s
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D.
0.2s
D.
0.2s
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Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The LATEST Tableau Desktop Sepcialist exam blueprint now requires you to know some basics about animations as well!

NOTE: Animations are DISABLED by default and must be manually enabled.

You can also reset all settings to default by clickin on 'Reset All'

The View Data window displays as much of the data as possible by default, up to _______________ rows.

A.
20,000
A.
20,000
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B.
5,000
B.
5,000
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C.
10,000
C.
10,000
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D.
15,000
D.
15,000
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Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

The View Data window displays as much of the data as possible by default, up to 10,000 rows. This can be increased though, if you wish to.

Read more: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-gb/inspectdata_viewdata.htm

Data blending simulates a traditional _________________ Join

A.
Inner
A.
Inner
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B.
Right
B.
Right
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C.
Full Outer
C.
Full Outer
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D.
Left
D.
Left
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Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

Data blending simulates a traditional left join. The main difference between the two is when the aggregation is performed. A join combines the data and then aggregates. A blend aggregates and then combines the data.

From the official website:

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