DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
An analyst is creating a report in Power BI and needs to calculate year-to-date total sales compared to the same period last year. Which TWO DAX functions should be used? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
TOTALYTD computes year-to-date, and SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR shifts context to the prior year. CALCULATE modifies filter context, often used with time intelligence.
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FILTER
Why it's wrong here
FILTER returns a filtered table, not a time intelligence function.
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RELATED
Why it's wrong here
RELATED retrieves a related field, not time intelligence.
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SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
Why this is correct
Correct. SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR shifts dates back one year.
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SUMX
Why it's wrong here
SUMX iterates over a table, not time intelligence.
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TOTALYTD
Why this is correct
Correct. TOTALYTD calculates year-to-date values.
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