Bird
0
0

What is the primary data type required for the location field in a Power BI map visualization?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Power BI - Basic Visualizations
What is the primary data type required for the location field in a Power BI map visualization?
AText descriptions of products
BNumeric sales values
CDate and time stamps
DGeographical data like city, country, or coordinates
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand map visualization needs

    Maps require location data to plot points on a map.
  2. Step 2: Identify suitable data types

    Geographical data like city names, countries, or latitude/longitude coordinates are needed.
  3. Final Answer:

    Geographical data like city, country, or coordinates -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Location data = Geographical data [OK]
Quick Trick: Maps need location data, not just numbers or text [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using numeric sales values as location
  • Using date/time fields for location
  • Using product descriptions instead of locations

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free

Free Signup - Practice All Questions
More Power BI Quizzes