DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A data analyst is building a narrative around a quarterly sales decline. The story should follow a narrative arc. Which THREE elements should be included in the story?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Resolution: By diversifying suppliers, sales recovered in November.
A narrative arc in data storytelling typically includes situation (context), complication (problem), and resolution (recommendation or action).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Random color scheme for every chart
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to narrative structure.
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Resolution: By diversifying suppliers, sales recovered in November.
Why this is correct
Resolution shows how the issue was addressed.
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Situation: Q3 sales were on track to meet targets.
Why this is correct
Situation sets the context.
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Detailed description of each product's sales breakdown
Why it's wrong here
Too granular for a high-level narrative.
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Complication: A supply chain disruption caused a drop in October.
Why this is correct
Complication introduces the challenge.
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