DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
In Power BI, an analyst wants to create a measure that calculates the total sales for the current year up to the latest date in the data. Which DAX function should be used?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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TOTALYTD
TOTALYTD is a time intelligence function that sums values for the year up to the last date in the filter context (or specified end date).
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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SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR
Why it's wrong here
SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR compares to the same period in the previous year, not YTD.
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CALCULATE
Why it's wrong here
CALCULATE modifies filter context but needs a time intelligence function for YTD.
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SUMX
Why it's wrong here
SUMX is an iterator function, not used for year-to-date calculations.
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TOTALYTD
Why this is correct
Correct. TOTALYTD computes the year-to-date total.
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