Question 1

Data is the contextualization of information, that is, information set in context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Benefits of the latest visual analytics tools, such as SAS Visual Analytics, include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  mobile platforms such as the iPhone are supported by these products. 
B)  it is easier to spot useful patterns and trends in the data. 
C)  they explore massive amounts of data in hours, not days. 
D)  there is less demand on IT departments for reports.

Question 3

In the Delta Lloyd Group case study, the ________ is the stage of the reporting process in which consolidated figures are cited, formatted, and described to form the final text of the report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Delta Lloyd Group case study,...

Question 4

In the Expedia case study, what three steps were taken to convert drivers of departmental performance into a scorecard?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Expedia case study, what three...

Question 5

Which type of visualization tool can be very helpful when a data set contains location data?

Accepted Answer

A)  bar chart 
B)  geographic map 
C)  highlight table 
D)  tree map

Question 6

________ charts are useful in displaying nominal data or numerical data that splits nicely
into different categories so you can quickly see comparative results and trends.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ charts are useful in displaying nominal...

Question 7

One comparison typically made when data is presented in business intelligence systems is a comparison against historical values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Information density is a key characteristic of performance dashboards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and describe five distinguishing features of key performance indicators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe five distinguishing features of...

Question 10

Travel and Transport created an online BI self-service system that allowed ________ to access information directly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Travel and Transport created an online BI...

Question 11

Business performance management comprises a ________ set of processes that link strategy to execution with the goal of optimizing business performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business performance management comprises a ________ set...

Question 12

The main difference between service level agreements and key performance indicators is the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When you tell a story in a presentation, all of the following are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a story should make sense and order out of a lot of background noise. 
B)  a well-told story should have no need for subsequent discussion. 
C)  stories and their lessons should be easy to remember. 
D)  the outcome and reasons for it should be clear at the end of your story.

Question 14

Performance dashboards enable ________ operations that allow the users to view underlying data sources and obtain more detail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance dashboards enable ________ operations that allow...

Question 15

What is the management feature of a dashboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  operational data that identify what actions to take to resolve a problem 
B)  summarized dimensional data to analyze the root cause of problems 
C)  summarized dimensional data to monitor key performance metrics 
D)  graphical, abstracted data to monitor key performance metrics

Question 16

For best results when deploying visual analytics environments, focus only on power users and management to get the best return on your investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ charts or network diagrams show precedence relationships among the project activities/tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ charts or network diagrams show precedence...

Question 18

________ are typically used together with other charts and graphs, as opposed to by themselves, and show postal codes, country names, etc.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are typically used together with other...

Question 19

In the Dallas Cowboys case study, the focus was on using data analytics to decide which players would play every week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the basic ingredients of a good collection of performance measures?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the basic ingredients of a...

Exam 4: Business Reporting, Visual Analytics, and Business Performance Management

Data is the contextualization of information, that is, information set in context.

Benefits of the latest visual analytics tools, such as SAS Visual Analytics, include all of the following EXCEPT

In the Delta Lloyd Group case study, the ________ is the stage of the reporting process in which consolidated figures are cited, formatted, and described to form the final text of the report.

In the Expedia case study, what three steps were taken to convert drivers of departmental performance into a scorecard?

Which type of visualization tool can be very helpful when a data set contains location data?

________ charts are useful in displaying nominal data or numerical data that splits nicely into different categories so you can quickly see comparative results and trends.

One comparison typically made when data is presented in business intelligence systems is a comparison against historical values.

Information density is a key characteristic of performance dashboards.

List and describe five distinguishing features of key performance indicators.

Travel and Transport created an online BI self-service system that allowed ________ to access information directly.

Business performance management comprises a ________ set of processes that link strategy to execution with the goal of optimizing business performance.

The main difference between service level agreements and key performance indicators is the audience.

When you tell a story in a presentation, all of the following are true EXCEPT

Performance dashboards enable ________ operations that allow the users to view underlying data sources and obtain more detail.

What is the management feature of a dashboard?

For best results when deploying visual analytics environments, focus only on power users and management to get the best return on your investment.

________ charts or network diagrams show precedence relationships among the project activities/tasks.

________ are typically used together with other charts and graphs, as opposed to by themselves, and show postal codes, country names, etc.

In the Dallas Cowboys case study, the focus was on using data analytics to decide which players would play every week.

What are the basic ingredients of a good collection of performance measures?