The Basics of Caboodle Flashcards
True or False: A column can either be a primary key or a surrogate key, but not both
False. A column can be both a primary key (the column(s) used to uniquely identify a row) and a surrogate key (a key created during ETL that does not exist in the source database). In Caboodle, primary key columns are also surrogate keys.
True or False: Naming conventions are enforced in Caboodle.
True. Naming conventions, such as <name>Fact, are enforced in Caboodle.</name>
It is a process used to extract data from various sources, transform it into a suitable format, and load it into a target database or data warehouse.
ETL
is a temporary storage area where data is transformed, checked for integrity issues, and cleaned before being moved to the reporting database.
staging database
the final destination for data that has been processed and cleaned. It is used by report writers to create and run reports.
reporting database
a set of instructions used to move and transform data during the ETL process. It can extract data from various sources and load it into a target database.
SSIS Package
is a default schema in SQL Server databases. In Caboodle, it is used as the data source for SlicerDicer, Epic’s self-service reporting tool.
dbo schema
contains all the data available in the dbo schema and additional columns. It is the default schema for report writers and provides more detailed data.
FullAccess schema
is similar to the FullAccess schema but includes user-specific filtering based on security settings. It is commonly used with Community Connect organizations.
FilteredAccess schema
a unique identifier for a row in a table that is created during the ETL process. It does not exist in the source database and is used to maintain data integrity in the target database.
surrogate key
a unique identifier from the source database that is used to track and validate data during the ETL process. In Caboodle, these are often stored in columns ending in -EpicId or -EpicCsn.
source identifier
is a unique identifier for a row in a table. It ensures that each row can be uniquely identified and is often used to establish relationships between tables.
primary key
a column in one table that references a row in another table. It is used to establish relationships between tables and typically ends in -Key in Caboodle.
lookup column
What kind of tables make up a DMC (Data Model Component)?
facts, dimensions, bridges, data marts, raw data, or informational tables.
These are the primary tables that contain the many rows of data created in the source system, such as individual encounters, orders, and transactions. They hold al the measures in Caboodle
Fact Tables
a table in Caboodle that contains attributes describing one or more facts
Dimension
a table that stores information where many-to-many relationships are common.
Bridge
a collection of Caboodle data on a topic. can do direct key lookup to retrieve data, which means they can link to other tables using a single Key row instead of two rows for the ID and ID type
Data Mart
where one central fact table will join to many associated lookup or dimension tables.
Star schema
What schema is the data source for SlicerDicer?
dbo schema.
How to see what schema is being used for reports?
select schema_name()
True or False: Caboodle can only store data from Epic sources.
False: Caboodle can store data from both Epic and non-Epic sources.
True or False: The ETL process in Caboodle is simpler than the ETL process from Chronicles to Clarity.
False. The ETL process in Caboodle is more intense than the ETL process from Chronicles to Clarity.
True or False: The FullAccess schema contains more detailed data than the dbo schema.
True: The FullAccess schema contains more detailed data than the dbo schema.
True or False: Caboodle uses a normalized data model.
False: Caboodle uses a dimensional data model, not a normalized data model.
True or False: SlicerDicer is a self-service reporting tool that uses Caboodle data
True: SlicerDicer is a self-service reporting tool that uses Caboodle data.
True or False: All key columns in Caboodle are surrogate keys.
True: All key columns in Caboodle are surrogate keys.
True or False: The Caboodle Console is a web application containing a set of administrative tools.
True: The Caboodle Console is a web application containing a set of administrative tools.
True or False: Dimension tables in Caboodle are often referred to as “dim tables.”
True: Dimension tables in Caboodle are often referred to as “dim tables.”
True or False: Caboodle does not support custom SSIS packages for data extraction.
False: Caboodle supports custom SSIS packages for data extraction.
True or False: The star schema in Caboodle refers to the way reports centered around fact tables appear in a join diagram.
True: The star schema in Caboodle refers to the way reports centered around fact tables appear in a join diagram.
What is the primary purpose of Caboodle?
A) To store only Epic data
B) To store and integrate both Epic and non-Epic data
C) To replace Clarity as the main reporting tool
D) To manage user security settings
B) To store and integrate both Epic and non-Epic data
Which schema in Caboodle is primarily used by SlicerDicer?
A) FullAccess
B) FilteredAccess
C) dbo
D) Admin
C) dbo
What is the main difference between the FullAccess and dbo schemas?
A) FullAccess contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns
B) dbo contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns
C) FullAccess is used for administrative purposes
D) dbo is used for administrative purposes
A) FullAccess contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns
Which of the following is NOT a type of Data Model Component (DMC) in Caboodle?
A) Dim
B) Fact
C) Bridge
D) Node
D) Node
What is the role of the Caboodle Console?
A) To store patient data
B) To provide a set of administrative tools
C) To manage user security settings
D) To replace Clarity as the main reporting tool
B) To provide a set of administrative tools
Which of the following statements about surrogate keys in Caboodle is true?
A) Surrogate keys are created during the ETL process
B) Surrogate keys are the same as primary keys in the source database
C) Surrogate keys are only used in non-Epic data
D) Surrogate keys are not used in Caboodle
A) Surrogate keys are created during the ETL process
What is the purpose of bridge tables in Caboodle?
A) To store dimension data
B) To model many-to-many relationships
C) To store fact data
D) To manage user security settings
B) To model many-to-many relationships
Which of the following is a characteristic of the star schema in Caboodle?
A) It uses a normalized data model
B) It focuses on measurable events and their related entities
C) It does not require joins between tables
D) It is used only for administrative purposes
B) It focuses on measurable events and their related entities
What does the suffix -Dim indicate in Caboodle table names?
A) The table contains fact data
B) The table contains dimension data
C) The table is a bridge table
D) The table is a custom table
B) The table contains dimension data
Which of the following is true about custom SSIS packages in Caboodle?
A) They cannot be created by organizations
B) They are only used for Epic data
C) They can be created to extract additional data sets
D) They replace the need for Clarity
C) They can be created to extract additional data sets
What does caboodle include
The extract, transform, and load (ETL) process that moves data into the data warehouse
The infrastructure and tools used for managing and monitoring the system
The Caboodle Console, a web application containing a set of administrative tools,
True or False: Schemas allow content to be grouped together for many different purposes, such as filtering for service area
True
True or False: surrogate keys and do not store Chronicles identifying information.
True
What 3 things does a DMC consist of?
the table, the packages used to populate the table, and underlying metadata tables
