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Question#1

Which of the following are forecast quality metrics available in Tableau?

A. RMSE
B. MAPE
C. AISE
D. MASE

Explanation:
Refer section "Quality Metrics" athttps://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/enus/ forecast_describe.htm

Question#2

You have connected to an excel sheet that has two tables "orders" and "returns". You need to create a data extract and store it as Multiple Tables. But multiple tables option is greyed out.
What is the possible reason for this?

A. It will only be enabled once you perform the union
B. It will only be enabled once you perform the join
C. It will only be enabled once you perform the data blending
D. It will only be enabled once you save the visualization to Tableau Server

Explanation:
Select the Extract connection and click on Edit as shown:



If you have single table on the canvas, then Multiple tables option remain disabled:



If you create a join, only then Multiple tables option will be enabled:


Question#3

Use custom geocoding, when you need ___________ locations to map your data.

A. Default
B. States
C. User-defined
D. Tableau generated

Explanation:
Custom geocoding means that you assign latitude and longitude coordinates toyour locations so
Tableau can plot them accurately.
Refer:https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/custom_geocoding.htm

Question#4

Connect to the "Significant Volcano Eruption" data source.
How many volcano eruptions took place in Luzon island of the Philippines in the 21st century in the first six months of each year?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Explanation:
Add year and location filter as:
Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated



Graphical user interface, text, application Description automatically generated



Drop Name, year, month to the rows. Change year and month to discrete from continuous. A picture containing chart Description automatically generated



So, 3 volcano eruptions took place in Luzon island of the Philippines in the 21st century in the first six months of each year.
You can also use the map view to get the results, here I added the month filter as well and drop the count of records to the text.
Map Description automatically generated


Question#5

__________ function rounds a number to the nearest integer of equal or lesser value.

A. FLOOR
B. ROUND
C. CEILING
D. BUFFER

Explanation:


Exam Code: Desktop Certified Associate
Q & A: 110 Q&As         Updated:  Oct 17,2026

 

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