- A
Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Click New Measure, Step 3: Write the DAX formula, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
This is the correct order because measures are defined in the Modeling tab by selecting New Measure, then writing a DAX expression, and finally using the measure in a visual to display aggregated values.
- B
Step 1: Write the DAX formula, Step 2: Open the Modeling tab, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you must first open the Modeling tab and click New Measure to create a measure before writing a DAX formula; writing the formula first would have no context.
- C
Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Write the DAX formula, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you need to click 'New Measure' to create a measure object before entering the DAX formula; otherwise, you are just typing without a target.
- D
Step 1: Use the measure in a visual, Step 2: Open the Modeling tab, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Write the DAX formula.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you cannot use a measure before it is created; the measure must first be defined with a DAX formula via New Measure in the Modeling tab.
PL-300 Deploy and maintain assets Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and maintain assets. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Drag and drop the steps to create a measure in Power BI Desktop into the correct order.
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
Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Click New Measure, Step 3: Write the DAX formula, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Measures are created in the Modeling tab, require a DAX formula that calculates aggregations, and are then used in visuals.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Click New Measure, Step 3: Write the DAX formula, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because measures are defined in the Modeling tab by selecting New Measure, then writing a DAX expression, and finally using the measure in a visual to display aggregated values.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Step 1: Write the DAX formula, Step 2: Open the Modeling tab, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must first open the Modeling tab and click New Measure to create a measure before writing a DAX formula; writing the formula first would have no context.
- ✗
Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Write the DAX formula, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you need to click 'New Measure' to create a measure object before entering the DAX formula; otherwise, you are just typing without a target.
- ✗
Step 1: Use the measure in a visual, Step 2: Open the Modeling tab, Step 3: Click New Measure, Step 4: Write the DAX formula.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot use a measure before it is created; the measure must first be defined with a DAX formula via New Measure in the Modeling tab.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this PL-300 question test?
Deploy and maintain assets — This question tests Deploy and maintain assets — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Step 1: Open the Modeling tab, Step 2: Click New Measure, Step 3: Write the DAX formula, Step 4: Use the measure in a visual. — Measures are created in the Modeling tab, require a DAX formula that calculates aggregations, and are then used in visuals.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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