Microsoft Exam PL-300 Topic 1 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's PL-300 exam

Question #: 58
Topic #: 1

You are creating a report in Power BI Desktop.

You load a data extract that includes a free text field named coll.

You need to analyze the frequency distribution of the string lengths in col1. The solution must not affect the size of the model.

What should you do?

AIn the report, add a DAX calculated column that calculates the length of col1

BIn the report, add a DAX function that calculates the average length of col1

CFrom Power Query Editor, add a column that calculates the length of col1

DFrom Power Query Editor, change the distribution for the Column profile to group by length for col1

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kristel at Oct 18, 2024, 06:55 AM

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Carin

1 days ago

Hmm, I was thinking of using a DAX calculated column, but you're right, that might increase the model size. Power Query is definitely the way to go!

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Gilbert

3 days ago

I agree with Tasia. Power Query is the right place to handle this data transformation without impacting the model.

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Tasia

10 days ago

Option C is the way to go! Adding a column in Power Query is the best solution to avoid bloating the model size.

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Valentin

12 days ago

I prefer option A) In the report, add a DAX calculated column that calculates the length of col1. It gives more flexibility in the report.

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Dortha

15 days ago

I agree with Doretha. Adding a column in Power Query Editor is the most efficient way to analyze the frequency distribution.

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Doretha

16 days ago

I think the best option is C) From Power Query Editor, add a column that calculates the length of col1.

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