SAP C_SACS_2308 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Analytics Cloud Story Design Exam Practice Test

In the Optimized Design Experience, Data Analyzer is a new tool that replaces Explorer. Data Analyzer allows you to quickly create ad hoc analysis based on models or datasets. You can use Data Analyzer to explore data, create charts and tables, apply filters and calculations, and save your analysis as stories. Data Analyzer is similar to Explorer, but with some enhancements and new features, such as:

• Support for both models and datasets
• Support for planning models
• Support for story calculations
• Support for linked analysis
• Support for responsive pages

Therefore, the correct answer is Data Analyzer, as it is the tool that replaces Explorer in the Optimized Design Experience

To improve performance in stories, users should use JPG images instead of PNG images, as JPG images have smaller file sizes and load faster. Users should also minimize the number of linked models in a story, as each linked model adds complexity and increases the loading time. Using unbooked data or exception aggregations does not affect performance in stories. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Performance Optimization]

• Points of Interest Layer - Sets of geographical data that can be added to a geo map and analyzed with reference to business data from a model. For example, you can add points of interest layer that shows the locations of your customers or stores on a geo map.
• Choropleth/Drill Layer - Applies blocks of shading to different geographical locations based on the value of the selected measure. For example, you can add choropleth/drill layer that shows the sales revenue by country or region on a geo map.
• Feature Layer - Uses external data from valid service URLs. This data is layered on top of your existing geo map to provide additional context. For example, you can add feature layer that shows the traffic conditions or weather information on a geo map.
• Flow Layer - Shows the connection between two locations based on the value of the selected measure. For example, you can add flow layer that shows the trade volume or migration patterns between countries or regions on a geo map.
• Heat Map Layer - Uses color to visualize the data density of the selected measure. For example, you can add heat map layer that shows the population density or crime rate by area on a geo map. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Geo Maps]

When you are adding a calculation to a table, you can choose from two options: Single or Multiple. The option determines how many new columns are added to the table based on the calculation. The options are:

• Single: Adds one new column to the table with the calculation result for the selected dimension member. For example, if you select Soft Drinks and choose Single, you will get one new column with the calculation result for Soft Drinks only.
• Multiple: Adds multiple new columns to the table with the calculation result for each dimension member. For example, if you select Soft Drinks and choose Multiple, you will get three new columns with the calculation result for Soft Drinks, Juice, and Alcohol.

Therefore, the correct answer is Selected dimension member, as it is the option that the new column is added to when you choose Single. Verified References:

• : Create Calculations in Tables

Chart scaling is a feature that ensures that you have a meaningful display of values across multiple charts in a story. By default, charts are not scaled, which can lead to incorrect data analysis, particularly if users are not paying attention to the actual values displayed in the chart1.

Chart scaling is applied to the following:

• Specific page: Chart scaling is applied to all of the charts on a page, but the scaling may be different for the same measure on different pages, because the scaling factor is calculated separately for each page1.
• Specific measure: Chart scaling is applied to a specific measure in a chart, and it affects all the charts that contain that measure on the same page. You can exclude charts from the scaling by selecting the chart and choosing Exclude from Scaling in the context menu1.

Chart scaling is not applied to the following:

• All measures: Chart scaling is not applied to all the measures in a story, only to the ones that are selected for scaling. You can select which measures to scale by choosing Scale Measures in the context menu of any chart on a page1.
• All pages: Chart scaling is not applied to all the pages in a story, only to the ones that have scaling enabled. You can enable or disable scaling for a page by choosing Enable Scaling or Disable Scaling in the context menu of any chart on a page1.

 Explanation: According to the SAP Help Portal1, you can configure different add-ons for a chart to enhance its appearance and functionality. Some of the add-ons that are available are:

• Variance: This add-on allows you to compare two measures and show the difference and percentage difference between them. You can also choose to display the variance as a bar, line, or area chart on top of the original chart2.
• Scaling: This add-on allows you to adjust the scale of the chart axes to better fit the data range. You can choose to use a linear, logarithmic, or percentage scale for the axes3.
• Linked Analysis: This add-on allows you to link multiple charts or tables that share the same data source. When you select a data point in one chart or table, the other linked charts or tables will filter accordingly4.
• In-Cell Charts: This add-on allows you to display mini charts within the cells of a table. You can choose from different types of in-cell charts, such as bullet, bar, or sparkline charts5.

Therefore, Variance and In-Cell Charts are add-ons that can be configured for a chart, while Scaling and Linked Analysis are not.

A public dataset is a type of dataset that is shared among different stories. You can use public datasets to create stories or blend data with models. A public dataset has the following properties:

• It can be shared among different stories. You can use public datasets in multiple stories without having to import them again.
• It cannot be converted to a model. You cannot convert a public dataset to a model. If you want to create a model from a public dataset, you have to import it as a private dataset first.
• Its data is not structured in a star schema. A public dataset does not have any predefined dimensions or measures. It only has columns and rows of data.
• Its data source cannot be changed. You cannot change the data source of a public dataset after you import it. If you want to update the data in a public dataset, you have to import a new file.

The calculation types that support input controls are restricted measure, calculated measure, and difference from. A restricted measure is a measure that is filtered by one or more dimensions. A calculated measure is a measure that is derived from an expression using other measures and dimensions. A difference from is a measure that shows the difference between two values based on another dimension. Dimension to measure and aggregation are not calculation types; they are functions that can be used in calculations. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Input Controls]

When you create a new story and select a responsive page, you are offered the choice of Optimized or Classic Design Experience. This choice determines the design mode that you will use to create your story. The Optimized Design Experience is the newer and more advanced design option that offers several usability improvements and performance enhancements compared to the Classic Design Experience. However, the Optimized Design Experience also has some limitations and differences, such as the unavailability of some elements that are present in the Classic Design Experience1. Therefore, you should choose the design mode that best suits your needs and preferences. You can also switch between the design modes later, but you may lose some features or formatting in the process2.

References:

1: Choosing Between Optimized and Classic Design Modes - SAP Learning 2: Switching Between Optimized and Classic Design Modes - SAP Learning

The model setting Optimize Story Building Performance prevents the automatic refresh of data during story design. This means that users can design stories without waiting for the data to load every time they make a change. Users can manually refresh the data when they want to see the updated results. The model setting does not affect the design experience, the parallel processing, or the story editing. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Optimize Story Building Performance]

A data source is an object that contains data that you can use to create stories or other objects in SAP Analytics Cloud. There are four types of data sources in SAP Analytics Cloud:

• Model: A model is a structured representation of your data that defines how the data is organized and calculated. You can create models by importing data from various sources or connecting to live data systems.
• Dataset: A dataset is a type of data source that allows you to import data from files

Unbooked is the term that refers to dimension members with no numeric data values associated with them. For example, if a dimension has members A, B, C, and D, and only A and B have numeric values in a measure column, then C and D are unbooked members. Booked, transformed, and exception aggregation are not terms that describe dimension members. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Unbooked Data]

When you create a story using a file as the data source, you automatically create an embedded dataset. A dataset is a collection of data that is imported into SAP Analytics Cloud and can be used in a story. An embedded dataset is unique to that story and cannot be shared outside the story or refreshed. You can transform or wrangle the data in the dataset to meet your story needs in the Data Preparation area

To apply the formatting of the year 2024 to the years 2025 and 2026, you need to use the level option Self and Descendants in the styling rules. This option applies the formatting to the selected member and all its lower-level members in the hierarchy1. In this case, the selected member is the year 2024, and its lower-level members are the months, quarters, and half years that belong to 2024. The formatting will also be applied to the years 2025 and 2026, and their lower-level members, because they are at the same level as 2024 in the hierarchy.

The other level options are:

• Self: This option applies the formatting only to the selected member, not to any other members in the hierarchy1. In this case, the selected member is the year 2024, and the formatting will not be applied to any other years or lower-level members.
• Self and Siblings: This option applies the formatting to the selected member and all its siblings, which are members at the same level in the hierarchy1. In this case, the selected member is the year 2024, and its siblings are the years 2025 and 2026. The formatting will be applied to these three years, but not to their lower-level members.
• Self and Children: This option applies the formatting to the selected member and its immediate children, which are members one level below in the hierarchy1. In this case, the selected member is the year 2024, and its immediate children are the quarters and half years that belong to 2024. The formatting will be applied to these members, but not to any other years or months.

The Optimized Design Experience is a new user interface for SAP Analytics Cloud that simplifies and enhances the story design process. The Optimized Design Experience introduces some new elements and tools, such as Data Analyzer, Point of Interest, Time Series chart, etc. However, it also removes some elements and tools that are available in the Classic Design Experience, such as Grid page, Explorer, Digital Boardroom, etc. Therefore, the correct answer is Grid page, as it is the element that is not available in the Optimized Design Experience. 

The presentation types for the Digital Boardroom are dashboard and agenda. Dashboard allows users to create a custom layout of widgets and pages on a large screen, such as a wall-mounted monitor or a projector. Agenda allows users to create a structured sequence of pages and topics that can be navigated using a touch screen, such as a tablet or a laptop. Custom and canvas are not presentation types for the Digital Boardroom; they are options that can be used to design dashboard layouts or story pages. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Digital Boardroom]

You can use table templates and styling rules to change the formatting of a table in the Styling panel. Table templates allow you to apply predefined formats to tables, such as alternating row colors, grid lines, and font sizes. Styling rules allow you to apply conditional formatting to tables, such as changing the background color, font color, or icon based on certain criteria. In-cell charts and thresholds are not available in the Styling panel; they are options that can be enabled or disabled in the Builder panel. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Table Formatting]

According to the SAP Help Portal1, stories can be viewed only in portrait mode for phones and landscape mode for tablets; the stories do not rotate their orientation. This is a unique quality of viewing stories on a mobile device, as opposed to viewing them on a computer browser, where the stories can be rotated and resized according to the screen dimensions. Therefore, it is important to design stories for mobile devices using the Responsive page and the Device Preview Bar in SAP Analytics Cloud Story Design.