DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
An analyst needs to create a report in Power BI that shows year-to-date sales compared to the same period last year, with the ability to drill down from year to quarter. Which DAX function combination is most appropriate for the year-to-date calculation?
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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TOTALYTD and SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
TOTALYTD calculates year-to-date values, and SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR shifts the comparison to the prior year. Together they allow YTD vs prior YTD comparison.
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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CALCULATE and ALL
Why it's wrong here
CALCULATE and ALL can modify filter context but don't provide YTD logic.
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SUM and FILTER
Why it's wrong here
SUM and FILTER can filter but don't automatically handle time intelligence.
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TOTALYTD and SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
Why this is correct
These time intelligence functions compute YTD and compare to the same period last year.
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RANKX and TOPN
Why it's wrong here
These are for ranking, not time intelligence.
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