1. Question 1

How can you filter on a particular data field in Cognos Analytics?

• ❌ Type the name in the Filters area

• ❌ Drag the field to “All tabs”

• ✅ Drag the data field to the This tab area at the top of the page

• ❌ Drag the “Filter” field onto the data field

Explanation:
To apply a filter to the current tab, you drag the field to This tab → Filters.

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2. Question 2

In Cognos Analytics, what is the first thing you must do when creating a new dashboard?

• ❌ Provide questions to the assistant

• ❌ Upload a spreadsheet/workbook

• ❌ Select visualizations

• ✅ Choose a template layout for your dashboard

Explanation:
Cognos requires selecting a layout template before adding data or visuals.

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3. Question 3

Which methods can be used to create visualizations? (Select all that apply)

• ✅ By automatic recommended visualizations

• ❌ By using widgets (widgets are for shapes/infographics, not charts)

• ✅ By manually populating using drag-and-drop

• ✅ By using the Assistant to suggest visualizations

Explanation:
Cognos allows visuals via:

• Auto recommendations

• Drag-and-drop from data pane

• Natural-language Assistant

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4. Question 4

How can you create infographics in Cognos Analytics?

• ❌ Modify navigation paths

• ❌ Ask the Assistant questions

• ❌ Use Exclude to filter data

• ✅ Drag and drop a widget shape icon onto a visualization

Explanation:
Infographics are made by adding widgets (shape icons) on top of visuals.

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