Tableau Prep Flashcards
What is Tableau Prep?
A visual tool for data preparation, simplifying shaping and transformation.
How does Tableau Prep handle data preparation?
It uses an intuitive workflow, requiring no coding expertise.
What are Tableau Prep clean steps?
Steps to preview data, create calculated fields, and refine datasets.
What is a virtual connection in Tableau Prep?
A preconfigured connection giving access to multiple tables without needing credentials.
How does Tableau Prep join data?
By visually combining tables with options like inner, left, or right joins.
What is the purpose of aggregation in Tableau Prep?
To summarize data by grouping and calculating metrics, such as order counts.
How does Tableau Prep output results?
By publishing cleaned datasets to projects for analysis or integration.
What is Tableau Prep Conductor?
An add-on for scheduling and managing Tableau Prep workflows.
How does Tableau Prep provide feedback during workflow creation?
Through immediate visual feedback on data modifications and joins.
What integration does Tableau Prep offer for pipelines?
It supports ETL workflows, metadata extraction, and seamless data operations.
ETL refer to the process of Extracting, Transforming & Loading data
How does Tableau Prep simplify large datasets?
By offering previews, clear workflows, and easy-to-use tools for data clarity.
How does Tableau Prep enhance collaboration?
By publishing workflows to projects for shared access and ongoing use.
What does Salesforce add to Tableau Prep?
Features like enhanced scheduling and new capabilities in each update cycle.
How is data flow maintained in Tableau Prep?
Through its seamless integration with the Tableau ecosystem and Prep Conductor.
What is a key benefit of Tableau Prep?
It streamlines data preparation without the need for technical expertise.
