DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A data analyst is creating a dashboard in Tableau to monitor sales performance. The dashboard will be used by executives to quickly identify trends. Which THREE design principles should the analyst apply?
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Clear labels and titles
Visual hierarchy ensures key metrics stand out; consistent color coding aids interpretation; clear labels prevent confusion. Data-ink ratio is important but not as critical for executive dashboards as clarity; including many interactive filters may clutter.
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Maximize data-ink ratio
Why it's wrong here
While important, it is more about minimizing chartjunk; not a top priority for executive dashboards.
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Clear labels and titles
Why this is correct
Makes the dashboard easy to understand at a glance.
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Visual hierarchy
Why this is correct
Helps executives find the most important information first.
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Consistent color coding
Why this is correct
Ensures colors are used meaningfully across charts.
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Include as many interactive filters as possible
Why it's wrong here
Too many filters can overwhelm users; focus on essential ones.
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