GCP-ADP Data Analysis And Presentation Practice Question
When creating a dashboard in Looker Studio, which connector type allows you to connect to an arbitrary SQL query?
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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Custom query.
The 'Custom Query' option in the BigQuery connector allows users to enter raw SQL.
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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Direct table link.
Why it's wrong here
This connects to the whole table, not a specific query.
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LookML model connector.
Why it's wrong here
This is for Looker, not Looker Studio.
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Spreadsheet connector.
Why it's wrong here
This is for importing files.
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Custom query.
Why this is correct
This allows for complex logic directly in the data source.
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