C_SACS_2316 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Analytics Cloud Story Design Questions and Answers

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

A page type is a property that determines how the elements on a page are arranged and displayed. There are three page types in SAP Analytics Cloud: Canvas, Grid, and Responsive. The page type that is recommended when designing stories is Responsive, as it offers the following advantages:

It automatically adjusts the layout and size of the elements to fit different screen sizes and orientations.

It provides a consistent and optimal viewing experience across different devices, such as desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

It supports all types of elements, such as charts, tables, geo maps, images, text, etc.

It supports advanced features, such as linked analysis, input controls, story filters, etc.

Therefore, the correct answer is Responsive, as it is the recommended page type when designing stories. 

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 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

Using the SAP Analytics Cloud mobile app, the page type that is required for viewing stories is responsive. Responsive pages are designed to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations, making them suitable for mobile devices. Canvas and grid pages are not supported by the mobile app; they are designed for desktop browsers and fixed layouts. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Mobile App]

The correct answers are A. Intersecting data only, D. All primary data, and E. All data. These are the three link types that you can use to blend data in a story, according to the SAP Learning course on Blending Data in Models1. The link type determines how the dimension data from the primary and secondary models are displayed in the blended chart or table

Story filters are a feature that allows you to filter the data in a story based on one or more dimensions or measures. You can use story filters to do the following:

They can be applied to all widgets based on the same model. You can choose which widgets are affected by the story filter and which are not.

They can be used to create dynamic titles or text based on the filter values. You can insert filter tokens into titles or text elements to show the current filter values.

They can be used to create input controls that allow users to change the filter values interactively. You can add input controls such as drop-down lists, sliders, checkboxes, etc., to let users select their own filter values.

Story filters cannot do the following:

They cannot be implemented without a model in a template. You need to have a model as a data source for your story before you can apply story filters.

They cannot be used to change dimensions in a widget. You cannot use story filters to swap dimensions in a widget. You have to use the chart builder or the table builder to change dimensions in a widget.

Therefore, the correct answer is They can be applied to all widgets based on the same model, as it is what can be done with story filters. Verified References:

: Filter Data in Stories

Linked Analysis is a feature that allows you to link multiple widgets in a story based on the same model. You can use Linked Analysis to do the following:

Filter data in multiple widgets by selecting a data point in one widget. For example, if you select Soft Drinks in a chart, all the other linked widgets will show data for Soft Drinks only.

Drill down or up in multiple widgets by changing the level of detail in one widget. For example, if you drill down from Product Category to Product Name in a table, all the other linked widgets will show data for Product Name as well.

Highlight data in multiple widgets by hovering over a data point in one widget. For example, if you hover over Germany in a geo map, all the other linked widgets will highlight the data for Germany.

To use Linked Analysis, you need to have the following:

Multiple widgets based on the same model. You can link any type of widget, such as charts, tables, geo maps, etc., as long as they are based on the same model.

A common dimension or measure between the widgets. You can link widgets based on any dimension or measure that they share in common.

You do not need to have the following for Linked Analysis:

Multiple stories. You can use Linked Analysis within the same story. You cannot link widgets across different stories.

Multiple data models. You can use Linked Analysis with one model only. You cannot link widgets based on different models.

Multiple pages. You can use Linked Analysis within the same page. You cannot link widgets across different pages.

Therefore, the correct answer is Multiple widgets, as it is the necessary element for Linked Analysis. Verified References:

: Link Widgets with Linked Analysis

When break grouping is enabled, the sort is applied to the inner dimension of the chart or table, according to the SAP Analytics Cloud Help1. Break grouping is a feature that allows you to sort data points in a chart or table by breaking the grouping of the dimensions in the category axis2. For example, if you have a chart with two dimensions in the category axis, such as Country and Product, and you enable break grouping, you can sort the data points by Product instead of Country2. This can help you compare the performance of different products across countries. You can also choose to sort by measure values or custom order2.

The other options are not correct. Option A. The outer dimension is the dimension that is not affected by the break grouping feature. Option C. The vertical dimension and option D. The horizontal dimension are not relevant terms for break grouping, as it depends on how you arrange the dimensions in the category axis.

1: Apply Smart Grouping to Charts in Analytic Applications | SAP Help Portal 2: Sort Data Points in Charts and Tables | SAP Help Portal

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

A component filter affects only itself, meaning that it applies a filter to the data displayed in a single widget, such as a chart or a table. A component filter does not affect the story, the version, or the model; these are different levels of filtering that can be applied to the data in a story. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Filter Data in Stories]

The sort options that are available in stories are ascending and descending order, and multiple dimensions together. Ascending and descending order allow you to sort data by one or more dimensions or measures in ascending or descending order. Multiple dimensions together allow you to sort data by more than one dimension in a hierarchical order. Dimensions and measures together, and multiple measures together are not valid sort options in stories. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Sorting]

The data source connection that can be used in SAP Analytics Cloud to wrangle data is imported. Imported data sources are data files that are uploaded to SAP Analytics Cloud and stored in its internal database. Users can wrangle imported data sources using the Data Preparation feature, which allows them to transform, enrich, cleanse, and merge data. Live and public data sources cannot be used to wrangle data in SAP Analytics Cloud; live data sources remain in their original systems and public data sources are read-only datasets provided by SAP. Verified References: [SAP Analytics Cloud - Data Preparation]

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.