SNOW-CSA Trend analysis Practice Question
A user wants to view a daily trend of incidents created over the past month. Which report type is most appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates may confuse 'report type' with 'chart type' and incorrectly select a list report, thinking it can effectively display trends. However, list reports are for tabular data, not visual trend analysis.
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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Line chart with date series on x-axis and count on y-axis
A line chart with date series on the x-axis and count on the y-axis is the most appropriate report type for viewing a daily trend of incidents over the past month. Line charts are specifically designed to display data points over time, making trends clearly visible. While a bar chart could also show daily counts, line charts are more effective for trend analysis. List reports show raw data in tabular form and do not visualize trends. Pie charts are unsuitable because they represent proportions at a single point in time.
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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Bar chart grouped by day
Why it's wrong here
A bar chart grouped by day aggregates incident counts into discrete daily bars, but the stem requires a continuous trend line across the past month to show daily progression. This option is tempting because bar charts effectively compare discrete category totals, such as incidents per department, where a grouped bar chart would be correct.
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List report
Why it's wrong here
List report: Displays data in a tabular format with exact counts, but does not provide a visual trend. It is not suitable for viewing trends directly.
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Pie chart
Why it's wrong here
Pie chart: Shows proportions of a whole at a single point in time, not changes over time. It cannot represent a daily trend.
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Line chart with date series on x-axis and count on y-axis
Why this is correct
Line chart with date series on x-axis and count on y-axis: This is the most appropriate report type for viewing a daily trend, as it clearly shows how the number of incidents changes over the month.
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