Flow Variables

Question 1

In which 3 situations could you need flow variables?
1. You want to reduce the number of manual configurations of nodes.
2. You want to adjust the same workflow for multiple, slightly different tasks.
3. You want to document your workflow.
4. You want to reduce mistakes and inconsistencies.

Answer 1

1, 2, and 4.

Question 2

How are Flow Variables shared between nodes?

Answer 2

Flow variables are transferred to downstream nodes without an explicit flow variable connection.

Question 3

Which of the following are TRUE for flow variables?
1. All nodes have flow variable input and output ports
2. Flow variables are only transferred via the red connections.
3. Flow variables can be used and created in the flow variables tab and, if available, via the flow variable button.

Answer 3

1 and 2

Question 4

Which task could you solve by exporting a configuration setting as a flow variable?

1. You filter data by date and visualize the data. You’d like to show the end date of the time range in the subtitle of the view.
2. You want to perform the same analysis on a selected group of data identified by a group ID.

Answer 4

1.