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This document provides information on the structure of the exam, along with the knowledge and skills being measured. It will suggest resources to help you prepare for success. This document is not intended to build product knowledge. Awarded Credentials Upon successful completion of this exam, you will be awarded the title of Tableau Desktop Specialist. This title does not expire. Target Audience This exam is for those who have foundational skills and understanding of Tableau Desktop and at least three months of applying this understanding in the product. varies. Recommendations for learning resources and experience with the product are guidelines, not requirements. Learning Resources The best preparation is experience and time with the product. During the exam, you will have access to public, online resources aside from private websites that require a login or websites & applications allowing for communication with others. To be successful, we strongly encourage you to complete the Desktop I: Fundamentals classroom course. We also recommend exploring these additional resources: ŁFr ee How-To Training Videos ŁTa bleau Product Support ŁTab leau Product Help ŁVisual Analysis Best Practices Guidebook Exam Format Time Limit: 60 minutes Question Format: Multiple choice, multiple response, hands-on Number of Questions: 30Scoring: Automatically scored; point value varies per question type with hands-on worth more Passing Score: 70% International Spanish Delivery Platform: Windows Virtual Machine containing Tableau Desktop System Preparation For a successful exam experience, ensure your computer, network, and the physical environment are Required: Exam Setup document for complete details. For questions, email or visit .Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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Skill s Measured Connectin g to & Preparing Data Ł Ł Ł connections versus extracts Ł ŁSave metadata properties in a . TDS ŁModify data connections ŁAdd a join ŁAdd a blend ŁAdd a union ŁManage data properties Ł ŁAssign an alias to a data value Ł Ł date, string, Boolean, etc.) Ł format, etc.) Exploring & Analyzing Data Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł Ł ŁApply analytics to a worksheet ŁAdd a manual or a computed sort ŁAdd a reference line or trend line ŁUse a table calculation ŁUse bins and histograms Ł simple arithmetic) ŁAdd a parameter Sharing Insights ŁFormat view for presentation ŁUse color ŁUse bolding ŁUse shapes Ł Ł ŁSelect fonts Ł Ł ŁAdd interactive or explanatory elements ŁAdd dashboard actions ŁModify existing dashboard layout for mobile devices Ł ŁShare a twbx as a PDF ŁShare a twbx as an image Continued on next page. Desktop Specialist Exam Guide Desktop Specialist Exam Guide Desktop Specialist Exam Guide Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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Skills Measured Understanding Tableau Concepts ŁDimensions and measures ŁExplain what kind of information dimensions usually contain ŁExplain what kind of information measures usually contain Ł Ł Tableau Ł in Tableau Ł parts and continuous date values in Tableau ŁAggregation ŁExplain why Tableau aggregates measures ŁDescribe how an aggregated measure changes when dimensions are added to the view Timeliness employees. This exam is timed because we view time as a critical competency needed to be successful. Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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Sample Questions The questions below are examples intended to give you a sense of how questions will look on the exam. They are not a learning resource for the Desktop product, nor do they provide the experience needed to successfully pass the exam. Which of the following is the best reason to use an extract instead of a live connection?You need the freshest possible data at all times.You need to apply an aggregation that takes too long when using a live connection.You need to join tables that are in the data source.In the view, right-click the group members you want to remove and select Exclude. In the Data pane, right-click the group and select Edit Group. In the view, right-click the group members you want to remove and select Format. On a color legend, right-click a member you want to remove and select Format legends. edit tooltip optionshide and unhide all sheet optionsA discrete date part dimensionA continuous date value dimensionA geographical dimensionAn aggregated measureDesktop Specialist Exam Guide
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The following questions use the tables in the downloaded here. Using the Stocks 2010-2013 table, create a chart to see the monthly change in volumes of stocks, beginningDecember 2011 – January 2012March 2012 – April 2012November 2012 – December 2012January 2012 – February 2012Using the Stocks 2010-2013 add grand totals to the view. What was the total volume for Apple in 2013 and the total volume for Apple for2010 through 2013, respectively?25,606,397,999 and 127,322,019,21625,606,397,999 and 26,695,067,56926,695,067,569 and 134,264,642,523365,212,953 and 134,264,642,523Using the Stocks 2010-2013 volume? 1256Union the Stocks 2010-2013 and Stocks 2014 closing price over $300?0456Using the Flights table, create a bar chart showing the average of Minutes of Delay per Flight broken2,58261.7462.9853.69Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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Using the Stocks 2010-2013 add grand totals to the view. What was the total volume for Apple in 2013 and the total volume for Apple for2010 through 2013, respectively?Th e correct answer is a. 25,606,397,999 and 127,322,019,216. Use the Analysis menu to add a grand total for rows. Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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Union the Stocks 2010-2013 and Stocks 2014 closing price over $300? Th e correct answer is c. 5. Ne w Union. Drag Stocks 2010-2013 into the dialog box. Then drag Stocks 2014 into the dialog box, click OK , and then click Sheet 1. then select Average. Desktop Specialist Exam Guide
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