Data Visualization and Analytics Flashcards

What is the purpose of a context filter in Tableau?

Answer: Create a temporary subset that other filters operate on, improving performance

Context filters generate a temporary table that subsequent filters and top-N calculations reference.

Which dashboard object lets users navigate between dashboards or open a URL?

Answer: Navigation/Button object

Navigation buttons let users jump to other dashboards or external links within a workbook.

What is a dashboard action in Tableau?

Answer: An interactive trigger like filter, highlight, or URL based on user selection

Actions enable interactivity such as filtering, highlighting, or navigating when users click marks.

Which layout option in Tableau dashboards automatically resizes objects to fit the window?

Answer: Tiled with 'Automatic' sizing

Tiled layouts with automatic sizing let the dashboard scale to the available screen space.

What does Tableau's 'Story' feature primarily enable?

Answer: A sequence of sheets/dashboards to present an analytical narrative

Stories arrange captioned sheets into a guided, sequential narrative of insights.

Which feature allows end users to filter a dashboard without editing it, by selecting from a dropdown or slider?

Answer: Interactive filter (Show Filter)

Showing a filter exposes a control so viewers can interactively change what data appears.

What is the benefit of using device-specific dashboard layouts in Tableau?

Answer: Optimize the same dashboard for desktop, tablet, and phone

Device layouts let you tailor object arrangement and sizing for different screen types.