DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A data analyst is building a dashboard that includes a filter for 'Region'. The dashboard also contains a table showing sales by product category. The analyst wants to ensure that when a user selects a region from the filter, the table updates to show only sales for that region. Which feature should the analyst configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse action filters with parameters or calculated fields, which are used for different purposes in dashboard interactivity.
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Action filter
An action filter is the correct feature to enable cross-visual filtering. It allows a selection in one visual (the region filter) to dynamically filter another visual (the table). This creates an interactive dashboard where users can explore data by region without manually adjusting multiple filters.
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Action filter
Why this is correct
An action filter allows one visual to filter another when a user interacts with it. In this case, selecting a region in the filter should filter the table. Action filters are designed for this kind of interactivity, enabling dynamic updates based on user selections. Configuring an action filter ensures the table reflects the chosen region.
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Calculated field
Why it's wrong here
A calculated field creates new data based on existing fields, but it does not provide interactivity between dashboard elements. It is used for computations, not for filtering visuals. While a calculated field could be used in a filter, it would not automatically link the region filter to the table. The requirement is about dynamic filtering, not data calculation.
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Data blending
Why it's wrong here
Data blending combines data from multiple sources based on common fields, but it does not control interactivity between dashboard elements. It is used to merge data, not to filter one visual based on another. The requirement is about dynamic filtering, not data integration. Therefore, data blending is not the correct feature to configure here.
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Parameter
Why it's wrong here
A parameter is a dynamic value that can be used in calculations or to replace constants, but it does not automatically filter other visuals. While parameters can drive filters, they require additional setup and are not the direct mechanism for cross-visual filtering. The scenario describes a direct filter action, so a parameter is not the primary feature to use.
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