COG170 Analytics Catalog Questions with
100% Correct Answers
What is the Data Dictionary?
In Analytics Catalog, a user is searching for a dashboard view, but is only finding
Source Dashboards. How do they include views?
Go to the "Advanced" setting in the left side of the screen and check the "Include Dashboard
Views" box.
By default, the Analytics Catalog searches through Source Dashboards only.
SlicerDicer
All SlicerDicer data models that are enabled for use can be found in the Analytics Catalog,
assuming a user has security. Clicking one of these data models launches SlicerDicer into a
brand new session in that data model.
In addition, public sessions and a user's own private saved sessions can be opened from the
Analytics
Catalog.
Dashboards
By default, the Analytics Catalog searches through source dashboards only. However, if a
user has
created many custom views, they can expand the Advanced options to include those views as
separate
entries in the search results.
Components
, By searching for components in the Analytics Catalog, users can add components to their
dashboard views without submitting a ticket or getting IT involved. Not every component is
available to every user. In the Security chapter, you will see how to control which
components are in the Catalog for each user.
Workbench Reports
Workbench reports includes both HRX and HGR records searchable by keyword or tag. As
with other
content, users will only see templates and reports they have access to.
Data Dictionary
Dictionary entries are used by SQL report writers to find documentation on tables and
columns in the Clarity and Caboodle databases.
Report Links
Links are a special type of content only available in the Analytics Catalog. These hyperlinks
can be configured to jump a user to a specific Hyperspace activity, or to an external URL.
Most commonly, these are used to link out to dashboards or reports that are built on 3rd party
tools.
Keyword search can be used to find content, but what are the issues with using it?
Keyword searching does not require any special set up, but can be imperfect, as it relies on
finding the search term﴾s﴿ in the name of the record, the names of its tags, or its description.
Using report tags is a better way to categorize content
Both tags and descriptions can be added during build in the following editors:
100% Correct Answers
What is the Data Dictionary?
In Analytics Catalog, a user is searching for a dashboard view, but is only finding
Source Dashboards. How do they include views?
Go to the "Advanced" setting in the left side of the screen and check the "Include Dashboard
Views" box.
By default, the Analytics Catalog searches through Source Dashboards only.
SlicerDicer
All SlicerDicer data models that are enabled for use can be found in the Analytics Catalog,
assuming a user has security. Clicking one of these data models launches SlicerDicer into a
brand new session in that data model.
In addition, public sessions and a user's own private saved sessions can be opened from the
Analytics
Catalog.
Dashboards
By default, the Analytics Catalog searches through source dashboards only. However, if a
user has
created many custom views, they can expand the Advanced options to include those views as
separate
entries in the search results.
Components
, By searching for components in the Analytics Catalog, users can add components to their
dashboard views without submitting a ticket or getting IT involved. Not every component is
available to every user. In the Security chapter, you will see how to control which
components are in the Catalog for each user.
Workbench Reports
Workbench reports includes both HRX and HGR records searchable by keyword or tag. As
with other
content, users will only see templates and reports they have access to.
Data Dictionary
Dictionary entries are used by SQL report writers to find documentation on tables and
columns in the Clarity and Caboodle databases.
Report Links
Links are a special type of content only available in the Analytics Catalog. These hyperlinks
can be configured to jump a user to a specific Hyperspace activity, or to an external URL.
Most commonly, these are used to link out to dashboards or reports that are built on 3rd party
tools.
Keyword search can be used to find content, but what are the issues with using it?
Keyword searching does not require any special set up, but can be imperfect, as it relies on
finding the search term﴾s﴿ in the name of the record, the names of its tags, or its description.
Using report tags is a better way to categorize content
Both tags and descriptions can be added during build in the following editors:
