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Microsoft 070-778 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI |
| Exam Number: | 70-778 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Short Answer, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a scale of 1000) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: BI Reporting (requires 70-778 and other exams) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (Exam retired January 31, 2021; superseded by DA-100 / PL-300) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE testing or online proctored; retired as of January 31, 2021, replaced by role-based exam (e.g., DA-100 / PL-300). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service, data analysis and visualization tasks. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/ |
Microsoft 070-778 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Configure Dashboards, Reports and Apps | - Power BI Service Integration
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| Topic 2: Model and Visualize Data | - Data Modeling and DAX
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| Topic 3: Consume and Transform Data | - Connect to Data Sources
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Common Questions Candidates Ask About 070-778
The 070-778 exam (Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft Power BI certification, a credential at the Associate level. Related certifications include MCSA: BI Reporting (requires 70-778 and other exams). ExamTorrent provides 155 practice questions to help you prepare for it with confidence.
The 070-778 exam contains 40-60 questions and gives you 120 minutes to finish them. Before exam day, divide the total time by the question count so you know the pace you need to keep, and flag difficult items instead of getting stuck on them. Running at least one full timed session in the ExamTorrent test engine is the best way to make that time pressure feel familiar.
You need 700 (on a scale of 1000) to pass, and the official registration fee is USD 165. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so it pays to test yourself first. When your scores on the ExamTorrent timed practice tests stay consistently above the passing line, you are ready to book the exam.
Recommended experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service, data analysis and visualization tasks. Requirements can change over time, so always double-check the latest eligibility rules before you register on the official Microsoft exam page.
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The 070-778 syllabus is organized into 3 exam domains. Among the first three are Model and Visualize Data, Configure Dashboards, Reports and Apps, Consume and Transform Data. For the complete breakdown of topics and subtopics, see the Exam Topics section above.
Microsoft Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI Sample Questions:
Your company plans to use Power BI for 20 users in the sales department. The users will perform the following tasks:
* Access a published Power BI app
* Modify reports in an app workspace
* Share dashboards created in My Workspace
You need to identify which Power BI licenses are required for the tasks. The solution must use the Power BI (free) licenses, whenever possible.
Which license should you identify for each task? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-create-distribute-apps
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-collaborate-power-bi-workspace
You have an app workspace that contains two datasets named dataset1 and dataset2. Dataset1 connects to a Microsoft Azure SQL database. Dataset2 connects to a Microsoft Excel file stored in Microsoft OneDrive for Business.
You create a report named Report1 that uses dataset1.
You pin Report1 to a dashboard named Dashboard1.
You publish the app workspace to all the users in your organization.
You need to delete dataset2 from the app workspace.
What should you do first?
- A. Unpublish the app.
- B. Delete Report1.
- C. Delete Dashboard1.
- D. Configure the refresh settings for Dataset2.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You have a table named Sales. A sample of the data in Sales is shown in the following table.
You created a stacked column chart visualization that displays ProductName by Date.
You discover that the axis for the visualization displays all the individual dates.
You need to ensure that the visualization displays ProductName by year and that you can drill down to see ProductName by week and day.
What should you do first?
- A. Create a new hierarchy in the Sales table.
- B. Configure a visual filter for the Date column that uses an advanced filter.
- C. Create a new table that has columns for the date, year, week, and day.
- D. Format the virtualization and set the type of the X-Axis to Categorical.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You have a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that contains a table named Sales.
You need to add the Sales table to a Power BI dashboard as a tile.
How should you configure the tile?
- A. From the Power BI service, import the data from the Excel workbook.
- B. From the Power BI service, upload the Excel workbook.
- C. From Excel, publish the workbook to the Power BI service.
- D. From the Power BI tab in Excel, pin the table.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You plan to deploy a Power BI app workspace that will be viewed by 10,000 users.
You need to ensure that dashboard data can be updated every 30 minutes.
What should you do?
- A. Configure the app workspace for Premium capacity.
- B. Assign each user a Power BI Pro license.
- C. Create the app workspace by using an account that is assigned a Power BI Pro license.
- D. Store the dataset in Microsoft Azure Storage that uses the Premium storage tier.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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