Databricks-DA-Assoc Creating Dashboards and Visualizations Practice Question
A data analyst has created a Databricks SQL dashboard with a visualization that uses a query with a parameter. The analyst wants to share the dashboard with a colleague who should be able to view the dashboard but not modify the queries or the dashboard itself. The colleague also needs to be able to change the parameter values to explore the data. What should the analyst do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse view and edit permissions, or assuming that sharing the query is equivalent to sharing the dashboard.
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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Grant the colleague CAN VIEW permission on the dashboard and ensure the parameter is not set to a fixed value.
To allow a colleague to view the dashboard and change parameter values without modifying it, the analyst should grant CAN VIEW permission. This permission level permits viewing and interacting with parameters but restricts editing. Ensuring the parameter is not fixed allows the colleague to adjust it as needed.
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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Grant the colleague CAN EDIT permission on the dashboard.
Why it's wrong here
CAN EDIT permission would allow the colleague to modify the dashboard and its queries, which violates the requirement that they should not be able to modify it. The colleague only needs to view and change parameter values, so CAN EDIT is too permissive.
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Share the underlying query with the colleague and ask them to run it with different parameter values.
Why it's wrong here
Sharing the underlying query does not share the dashboard. The colleague would need to run the query separately, which does not meet the requirement of viewing the dashboard. Additionally, this might grant them access to edit the query, which is not desired. The dashboard should be shared with appropriate permissions.
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Grant the colleague CAN MANAGE permission on the dashboard.
Why it's wrong here
CAN MANAGE permission includes the ability to change permissions, transfer ownership, and delete the dashboard. This is far beyond what the colleague needs and would allow them to modify or delete the dashboard. It is not appropriate for a viewer who should only interact with parameters.
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Grant the colleague CAN VIEW permission on the dashboard and ensure the parameter is not set to a fixed value.
Why this is correct
Granting CAN VIEW permission allows the colleague to view the dashboard and interact with parameters, but not edit the queries or dashboard. Parameters that are not fixed can be changed by viewers. This meets the requirements of viewing without modification while allowing parameter exploration.
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