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Power BI Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master Power BI with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Power BI concepts. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q121

Q121 A DAX measure is slowing down the report. What could be the issue?

A

Using too many variables

B

Inefficient filter context

C

Not using SUMX

D

Low memory allocation

Q122

Q122 What is the primary purpose of paginated reports in Power BI?

A

To create interactive dashboards

B

To generate pixel-perfect, printable reports

C

To replace Power BI Desktop

D

To perform real-time analytics

Q123

Q123 Which tool is used to create paginated reports in Power BI?

A

Power BI Desktop

B

Power BI Report Builder

C

Power Query

D

Power Automate

Q124

Q124 How does a paginated report differ from a standard Power BI report?

A

It supports interactive visuals

B

It supports detailed tabular layouts

C

It does not use SQL queries

D

It cannot be exported to PDF

Q125

Q125 What is required to publish a paginated report in Power BI Service?

A

Power BI Pro license

B

Power BI Premium capacity

C

SQL Server license

D

Power BI Embedded

Q126

Q126 Which query language is primarily used for paginated reports?

A

DAX

B

SQL

C

M Language

D

Python

Q127

Q127 How can you filter data in a paginated report?

A

Using slicers

B

Using SQL parameters

C

Using DAX expressions

D

Using Excel formulas

Q128

Q128 How do you export a paginated report in Power BI Service?

A

By using the Export Data option

B

By publishing the report

C

By using the Export button in Power BI Report Builder

D

By converting it to a Power BI Dashboard

Q129

Q129 A paginated report is not displaying data after publishing. What should be checked?

A

Dataset connection

B

Power BI Service license

C

DAX measures

D

Table relationships

Q130

Q130 A paginated report is taking too long to render. What could be the issue?

A

Too many DAX calculations

B

Complex SQL queries

C

Too many slicers

D

Report theme settings

Q131

Q131 What is the primary purpose of integrating Power Automate with Power BI?

A

To automate workflows and trigger actions based on data changes

B

To create advanced DAX measures

C

To replace Power BI Service

D

To store large datasets

Q132

Q132 Which type of trigger is commonly used to start a Power Automate flow based on Power BI data?

A

Scheduled trigger

B

Instant trigger

C

Data-driven trigger

D

API trigger

Q133

Q133 How can Power Automate be used to refresh a Power BI dataset?

A

By using the "Refresh Dataset" action in Power Automate

B

By modifying Power Query

C

By writing a DAX script

D

By using a Power BI visual

Q134

Q134 What Power Automate action can be used to send a report via email?

A

Send HTTP Request

B

Export Report

C

Get Dataset

D

Create Dataflow

Q135

Q135 How can Power Automate be used to trigger a Power BI alert-based workflow?

A

By creating a scheduled flow

B

By using the "When a data-driven alert is triggered" action

C

By embedding a Power BI tile

D

By modifying DAX calculations

Q136

Q136 A Power Automate flow linked to Power BI is failing. What should be checked first?

A

Dataset permissions

B

Power Automate license

C

Data Gateway settings

D

Report filters

Q137

Q137 A Power Automate flow is not triggering based on Power BI data changes. What could be the issue?

A

Incorrect trigger configuration

B

Too many visuals on the report

C

Database performance issues

D

Incorrect Power BI theme

Q138

Q138 What is the purpose of Power BI Embedded?

A

To integrate Power BI reports into custom applications

B

To automate data refresh in Power BI Service

C

To store large datasets

D

To create DAX measures

Q139

Q139 Which authentication method is commonly used for Power BI Embedded?

A

API Key

B

OAuth

C

SAML

D

Basic Authentication

Q140

Q140 How does Power BI REST API help developers?

A

It allows programmatic access to Power BI resources

B

It improves DAX calculations

C

It speeds up Power BI visual rendering

D

It replaces Power Query

Q141

Q141 Which Power BI REST API endpoint is used to refresh a dataset?

A

/reports/update

B

/datasets/refresh

C

/workspaces/refresh

D

/dataflows/update

Q142

Q142 What is required to embed a Power BI report into a custom web application?

A

A Power BI Pro license

B

An Azure Active Directory App registration

C

A SQL Server database

D

A Power BI Template App

Q143

Q143 A Power BI Embedded report is not loading in a web application. What should be checked first?

A

API authentication settings

B

Dataset refresh schedule

C

Power Query steps

D

DAX formulas

Q144

Q144 A Power BI REST API request is returning a "403 Forbidden" error.
What could be the cause?

A

Incorrect API permissions

B

Power BI Pro license is missing

C

DAX query error

D

Dataset is too large

Q145

Q145 What is a key benefit of using Power BI in business intelligence implementations?

A

Faster data visualization

B

Stronger database security

C

Reduced cloud storage costs

D

Elimination of SQL dependencies

Q146

Q146 How did Power BI help a retail company optimize sales performance?

A

By automating SQL queries

B

By providing real-time sales tracking and predictive analytics

C

By replacing Excel spreadsheets

D

By reducing employee training costs

Q147

Q147 In a financial services case study, how did Power BI improve reporting?

A

By reducing reporting time and automating compliance tracking

B

By eliminating all manual data entry

C

By integrating with email services

D

By creating database backups

Q148

Q148 A manufacturing company needed to integrate IoT data with Power BI. Which approach was most effective?

A

Using REST API integration

B

By manually importing CSV files

C

By using PowerPoint for reporting

D

By embedding reports in Excel

Q149

Q149 A Power BI implementation for HR analytics is showing incorrect employee attrition trends. What could be the cause?

A

Data model relationships

B

Incorrect DAX formulas

C

Report filters

D

Visualization type

Q150

Q150 A Power BI dashboard for supply chain management is loading too slowly. What optimization should be considered?

A

Reducing visuals on the report

B

Using DirectQuery mode

C

Optimizing DAX measures

D

Increasing dataset size

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