decisions, decisions: dashboards and reports coursera weekly challenge 4 answers
Weekly challenge 4
1. Which of the following pieces of information are typically included in a business intelligence presentation to stakeholders? Select all that apply.
- Updates on project status
- A question-and-answer session
- Information about stakeholder needs
- Clarifications of minor details
2. Prioritizing the most relevant information is one of four presentation and communication best practices. What are the other three? Select all that apply.
- Use industry jargon, such as abbreviations, to save your audience time.
- Speak in clear, concise, and accessible language.
- Engage your audience by taking the time to understand their point of view.
- Describe how you addressed a concern previously raised by stakeholders.
3. What are the benefits of sharing low-fidelity mockups with stakeholders early on in the design process? Select all that apply.
- To discuss the fine details of each chart or graph
- To give stakeholders a clear idea of your design intentions
- To get important feedback
- If necessary, to move in a new direction before investing time in an actual dashboard
4. Fill in the blank: If you are interested in business intelligence jobs in any industry, keep your criteria _____ during your job search by searching for “entry-level business intelligence” positions.
- rigid
- narrow
- general
- specific
5. What are the benefits of having a portfolio to share during an interview? Select all that apply.
- Showcase your work.
- Demonstrate your data-industry skills.
- Demonstrate your transferable skills.
- Avoid the time and effort involved in writing a biography.
6. Fill in the blank: During a virtual interview, it is important to _____.
- refrain from asking questions
- maintain an informal demeanor
- take control of the interview
- dress appropriately
7. Fill in the blank: When sharing your_____, the sketches are intended to give stakeholders a clear idea of your design intentions.
- functional dashboard
- low-fidelity mockups
- iterations
- slide decks
8. Fill in the blank: If you are interested in working in a particular industry, _____ your criteria during your job search. Otherwise, search for “entry-level business intelligence” positions.
- change
- delete
- narrow
- widen
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9. Fill in the blank: A well-rounded portfolio can include projects you worked on in non-data industries, enabling you to demonstrate your _____.
- job search techniques
- recommendation letters
- transferable skills
- responses to interview questions
10. At what point in the process should a business intelligence professional confirm the format in which business intelligence presentations will be conducted?
- At the end, once all deadlines have been met
- Toward the end, once project scope is solidified
- About halfway through, after verifying project scope and deadlines
- Early, when verifying project scope and deadlines
