DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A data analyst is using Tableau to build a dashboard. Which THREE features are available in Tableau for creating interactive dashboards?
⚠ Common exam trap
DA0-002 often tests whether candidates can distinguish Tableau-native features (actions, parameters, calculated fields) from Power BI/Excel features (DAX, Power Query) — remember DAX and Power Query belong to Microsoft, not Tableau.
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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Dashboard actions
Dashboard actions (A) are a Tableau feature that lets a dashboard respond to user interaction—such as filter, highlight, URL, or go-to-sheet actions—making the dashboard interactive. Calculated fields (B) are Tableau expressions (using functions like IF, SUM, and LOD expressions) that create new derived data, and they can be exposed as interactive controls through parameters or actions. Parameters (D) are Tableau's user-controlled input values (for example, a slider or dropdown) that can drive calculated fields, filters, and reference lines, directly enabling interactivity. DAX measures (C) belong to Microsoft Power BI, not Tableau, and Power Query (E) is a Power BI/Excel data-transformation tool, so neither is available in Tableau for building dashboards.
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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Dashboard actions
Why this is correct
Dashboard actions add interactivity by triggering behaviour from user clicks, such as filter, highlight, URL, or parameter actions. This satisfies the stem's requirement for interactive dashboard features, letting viewers drive exploration rather than viewing a static image.
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Calculated fields
Why this is correct
Calculated fields create new measures or dimensions from existing data using formulas, and their results can feed filters, parameters, and actions. This satisfies the stem's interactivity requirement because calculated fields dynamically recalculate as users change selections.
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DAX measures
Why it's wrong here
DAX is the expression language of Power BI and Analysis Services, not Tableau, so it cannot create Tableau dashboard interactivity. It is tempting because DAX does define calculated measures in Microsoft BI tools, and would be the right answer had the question specified Power BI rather than Tableau.
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Parameters
Why this is correct
Parameters are user-controlled values, such as a selected region or date, that feed calculations, filters, and reference lines. This satisfies the stem's requirement for interactive dashboard features, letting viewers swap dimensions or thresholds without editing the workbook.
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Power Query
Why it's wrong here
Power Query is Microsoft's ETL engine in Excel and Power BI, so it cannot build Tableau dashboard interactions. It is tempting because Power Query genuinely shapes and transforms data for analytics, and would be correct if the scenario involved preparing source data in a Microsoft tool instead.
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