Power BI Data Modelling MCQS

Q. What is data modeling in Power BI?

A
Designing visual layouts for report pages
B
Organizing tables and defining relationships so visuals return correct results
C
Writing DAX formulas for calculated columns
D
Connecting Power BI to cloud data sources
Solution:

Data modeling is the process of structuring tables and their relationships so that reports, DAX calculations, and filters work correctly across the dataset.

Q. Which schema layout is recommended for Power BI data models?

A
Flat table
B
Snowflake schema
C
Star schema
D
Network schema
Solution:

The star schema — a central fact table surrounded by dimension tables — is recommended for performance and DAX predictability.

Q. Can you create a full data model in Power BI online (the Service)?

A
Yes, with full Model View
B
Yes, but only with Premium
C
No — full modeling is in Desktop; the Service has only basic measure creation and dataflows
D
No — the Service cannot modify data at all
Solution:

Full data modeling requires Power BI Desktop. The Service is primarily for publishing and viewing.

Q. What is a composite model in Power BI?

A
A model using only calculated tables
B
A model combining Import and DirectQuery storage modes
C
A model with 10+ dimension tables
D
A model connecting to the Common Data Model
Solution:

Composite models mix Import and DirectQuery, letting large tables stay live while smaller ones are imported.

Q. What is the most common relationship type in Power BI?

A
Many-to-Many
B
One-to-One
C
One-to-Many
D
Self-referencing
Solution:

One-to-Many is the standard in a star schema.

Q. How do you create a relationship between two tables in Power BI ?

A
Write a DAX formula
B
Drag a field from one table onto the matching field in Model View
C
Merge tables in Power Query
D
Add both fields to the same visual
Solution:

In Model View, drag a column from one table onto the corresponding column in another.

Q. How many active relationships can exist between the same two tables in Power BI ?

A
Unlimited
B
Two
C
One
D
Depends on license
Solution:

Only one active relationship per table pair. Additional connections must be inactive.

Q. What does an inactive relationship look like in Model View in Power BI ?

A
Solid line with no arrows
B
Dashed line
C
Red line
D
Not visible
Solution:

Inactive relationships appear as dashed lines.

Q. Which DAX function activates an inactive relationship?

A
RELATED()
B
CROSSFILTER()
C
USERELATIONSHIP()
D
TREATAS()
Solution:

USERELATIONSHIP() activates an inactive relationship inside CALCULATE.

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