Match each Power BI component to its description.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Single page of visualizations from one or more reports
Multi-page collection of visualizations
Collection of data used to create visuals
Single visualization pinned to a dashboard
Container for dashboards, reports, and datasets
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Power BI Desktop: A Windows application used to create reports and visualizations.
The correct matches are: Power BI Desktop is a Windows application for report creation; Power BI Service is a cloud-based sharing platform; Power BI Mobile is for viewing reports on mobile devices; Power BI Report Server is an on-premises deployment solution. Common confusions include swapping the Desktop and Service definitions or confusing Report Server with the cloud service.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Power BI Desktop: A Windows application used to create reports and visualizations.
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of Power BI Desktop.
Power BI Service: A cloud-based service for sharing and collaborating on reports.
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of Power BI Service.
Power BI Mobile: Mobile apps for viewing reports on phones and tablets.
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of Power BI Mobile.
Power BI Report Server: An on-premises server for deploying Power BI reports behind a firewall.
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition of Power BI Report Server.
Power BI Desktop: A cloud-based service for sharing reports.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Power BI Service, not Desktop.
Power BI Service: An on-premises server for deploying reports.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Power BI Report Server, not Service.
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