DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A data analyst is presenting a story about declining sales. The narrative arc should include which three elements in order?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the narrative order with a simple 'problem-solution' structure, mistakenly placing Complication first (Option D) or skipping the Situation entirely, but the exam requires the full Situation → Complication → Resolution sequence to ensure a complete and logical data 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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Situation → Complication → Resolution
A compelling data story about declining sales follows the classic narrative arc: Situation (establish context, e.g., 'Sales were steady in Q1'), Complication (introduce the conflict, e.g., 'Then a 20% drop occurred in Q2'), and Resolution (present the insight or action, e.g., 'We identified the cause and implemented a new pricing strategy'). This order mirrors the 'Situation-Complication-Resolution' framework used in data storytelling to guide the audience logically from context to problem to solution.
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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Resolution → Complication → Situation
Why it's wrong here
The resolution typically comes last.
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Situation → Complication → Resolution
Why this is correct
This is the standard narrative arc.
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Situation → Resolution → Complication
Why it's wrong here
The complication should precede the resolution.
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Complication → Situation → Resolution
Why it's wrong here
The situation should be established first.
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