IBM Cognos Analytics Developer V11.1.x Questions and Answers
Question 17
In an Exploration 'Data relationships' view, what does the thickness of the lines between data items represent?
Options:
A.
the statistical strength of the relationship between the data items
B.
the flow of information between categories, ie. money transfers between countries
C.
the cardinality of one data item when grouped by another, ie. thicker signifies more unique values
D.
the weighted average of each measure value compared with other measures
Answer:
A
Explanation:
In the Exploration 'Data relationships' view in IBM Cognos Analytics, the thickness of the lines between data items represents the statistical strength of the relationship. Here’s a detailed explanation:
Exploration View: The Exploration view is used to analyze and visualize data relationships in a more interactive manner.
Data Relationships: The lines between data items indicate relationships or correlations between different data points.
Line Thickness: The thickness of these lines visually represents the strength of these relationships. Thicker lines indicate stronger statistical relationships.
Statistical Analysis: This helps users quickly identify significant relationships and patterns in the data, aiding in deeper analysis and better decision-making.
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Question 18
Which of the following is done for a report to use a Data set as a data source?
Options:
A.
Ask the administrator to add the file as an external data source.
B.
Add the Data set to a Data Module.
C.
Add the Data set to a Framework Manager package.
D.
Add the Data set as a source on the report.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Using Data Sets: To use a Data set as a data source in a report, it needs to be added to a Data Module.
Data Module Integration: Adding the Data set to a Data Module integrates it into the Cognos environment, making it accessible for report development.
Procedure: Developers can create or modify a Data Module to include the Data set, which then becomes available for use in reports.
Reference: The IBM Cognos Analytics V11.1.x documentation explains the process of adding Data sets to Data Modules, enabling their use as data sources in reports.
