GCP-ADP Data Analysis And Presentation Practice Question
Your team wants to visualize BigQuery data in Looker Studio. What is the most efficient way to ensure the dashboard reflects fresh data without manual refreshes?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the data source to use 'Direct Query'.
Looker Studio supports query caching settings, but for live data, using the 'Direct Query' connection method is best.
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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Export the data to Google Sheets every hour.
Why it's wrong here
This adds latency and unnecessary data duplication.
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Enable 'Automatic Refresh' in the Looker Studio browser extension.
Why it's wrong here
Browser extensions are not reliable enterprise solutions for data freshness.
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Configure the data source to use 'Direct Query'.
Why this is correct
Direct Query sends every request to BigQuery, ensuring data is as fresh as the underlying table.
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Use a scheduled extract refresh.
Why it's wrong here
Extracts are snapshots and will not reflect real-time updates.
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