DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
An executive dashboard must display high-level KPIs such as current revenue, profit margin, and customer count. Which visualization type is most appropriate for each KPI?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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KPI card showing value and variance
KPI cards (or tiles) are designed to display a single key metric, such as revenue, profit margin, or customer count, along with its variance (e.g., change over time or vs. target), making them ideal for executive dashboards where quick comprehension of high-level KPIs is critical. Pie charts are poor for showing individual values and cannot display variance; sparklines show trends but not the current value prominently; gauge charts are less precise for exact numbers. Therefore, KPI cards are the most appropriate choice.
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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Pie chart
Why it's wrong here
Pie charts are not suitable for single metric display.
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Sparkline for each KPI
Why it's wrong here
Sparklines show trends over time, not the current value prominently.
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KPI card showing value and variance
Why this is correct
KPI cards provide an immediate, straightforward view of a key metric.
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Gauge chart
Why it's wrong here
Gauge charts show performance relative to a target but take up space and can be cluttered.
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