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Final PowerBI Interview Questions Answers

The document contains a comprehensive list of Power BI interview questions and answers covering basic concepts, data loading and transformation, data modeling, DAX functions, visualizations, service deployment, advanced topics, real-world scenarios, administration, and integration with other technologies. Key topics include the benefits of Power BI, types of relationships, DAX functions like CALCULATE and FILTER, and security measures like Row-Level Security. It serves as a valuable resource for preparing for Power BI-related job interviews.

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Final PowerBI Interview Questions Answers

The document contains a comprehensive list of Power BI interview questions and answers covering basic concepts, data loading and transformation, data modeling, DAX functions, visualizations, service deployment, advanced topics, real-world scenarios, administration, and integration with other technologies. Key topics include the benefits of Power BI, types of relationships, DAX functions like CALCULATE and FILTER, and security measures like Row-Level Security. It serves as a valuable resource for preparing for Power BI-related job interviews.

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Power BI Interview Questions and Answers

1. Basic Power BI Interview Questions

Q: What is Power BI?


A: Power BI is a business intelligence tool by Microsoft that enables data visualization, reporting,
and sharing insights across an organization.

Q: What are the key components of Power BI?


A: Power BI consists of Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service (Cloud), Power BI Mobile, Power
Query, and Power Pivot.

Q: What are the benefits of using Power BI?


A: Power BI offers interactive dashboards, real-time data access, cloud integration, AI-powered
insights, and easy sharing of reports.

2. Data Loading & Transformation

Q: What is Direct Query vs. Import Mode?


A: DirectQuery connects live to the data source, while Import Mode loads data into Power BI for
faster performance but requires refresh.

Q: How do you remove duplicate values in Power BI?


A: Use Power Query: Select column Click Remove Duplicates under the Home tab.

3. Data Modeling & Relationships

Q: What are the different types of relationships in Power BI?


A: One-to-One, One-to-Many, and Many-to-Many relationships define how tables relate in the data
model.

Q: What is the difference between calculated columns and measures?


A: Calculated columns are computed at the row level, while measures are dynamic calculations
performed during report rendering.

4. DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)


Q: What is CALCULATE() in DAX?
A: CALCULATE modifies the filter context of a calculation. Example:
CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[Amount]), Sales[Category] = 'Electronics').

Q: How does FILTER() work in DAX?


A: FILTER returns a subset of a table based on a condition. Example: FILTER(Sales, Sales[Amount]
> 1000).

5. Power BI Visualizations

Q: What is a Waterfall Chart, and when is it used?


A: A Waterfall Chart shows incremental changes in data, useful for financial analysis like profit/loss
statements.

Q: What is a Tree Map in Power BI?


A: A Tree Map visualizes hierarchical data using nested rectangles.

6. Power BI Service & Deployment

Q: What is Row-Level Security (RLS)?


A: RLS restricts data access based on user roles, implemented using DAX filters in Power BI.

Q: How do you share Power BI reports?


A: Reports can be shared via Power BI Service by publishing to workspaces or sharing dashboards.

7. Advanced Power BI Topics

Q: What is Incremental Refresh?


A: It updates only new or modified data instead of refreshing the entire dataset, improving
performance.

Q: How do you optimize DAX calculations?


A: Use SUMX instead of SUM, avoid iterators where possible, and optimize filter context.

8. Advanced DAX & Performance Optimization

Q: What is the difference between EARLIER() and VAR in DAX?


A: EARLIER() is used for row context reference, while VAR is used to store intermediate
calculations for efficiency.

Q: What is the difference between SUMX() and SUM() in DAX?


A: SUM() aggregates a column, while SUMX() iterates row by row, allowing dynamic calculations.

Q: How do you improve Power BI performance?


A: Reduce the data model size, optimize DAX queries, use aggregations, and avoid unnecessary
calculated columns.

9. Real-world Scenario Questions

Q: How would you handle a slow Power BI report?


A: Check data model complexity, reduce data volume, optimize DAX calculations, and enable Query
Folding.

Q: How do you create a dynamic Top N report in Power BI?


A: Use RANKX() in DAX with slicers to filter the top N values dynamically.

10. Power BI Administration & Security

Q: What is the difference between Row-Level Security (RLS) and Object-Level Security
(OLS)?
A: RLS filters data based on user roles, while OLS restricts access to entire tables or columns.

Q: How do you manage permissions in Power BI Service?


A: Using Workspaces, App Permissions, Role-based access, and RLS.

11. Power BI Integration (SQL, Python, Azure)

Q: How does Power BI integrate with SQL Server?


A: Using DirectQuery, Import Mode, or Live Connection for real-time updates.

Q: How do you use Python or R in Power BI?


A: By using the Python/R script visual to perform advanced analytics and machine learning.

Q: What is the use of Power BI with Azure Synapse?


A: It allows large-scale analytics, data warehousing, and real-time BI processing.

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