Knowledge quiz

It's time to put what you've learned to the test, get 6 right to pass this unit.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the difference between compounding and concatenation?

There are three correct answers.

Compounding is easier to filter in queries because the objects are separate whereas with concatenation, the key string must be masked.

Compounding is easier for users to understand because it is based on a 1:1 object mapping, but concatenation is more complex for users to understand and decipher.

Concatenation uses a single key value but compounding uses more than one.

Concatenation is supported in the definition of the InfoObject whereas compounding is only relevant for transactional data.

CompositeProviders can contain SQL-based filter expressions.

Choose the correct answer.

True

False

Using the Remodeling option for a DataStore Object (advanced), you can replace a field with an InfoObject, even if the DataStore Object (advanced) contains data.

Choose the correct answer.

True

False

What influences the conversion rate for a currency translation?

There are two correct answers.

The date reference for conversion.

The exchange rate type.

The place where the currency translation is executed.

The user that executes the currency translation.

An inbound InfoSource is used in front of an InfoProvider, and an outbound InfoSource after an InfoProvider. Therefore, the transformation logic is located between the outbound InfoSource of the source InfoProvider, and the inbound InfoSource of the target InfoProvider.

Choose the correct answer.

True

False

Data Mart DataStore Objects can contain a maximum of 120 key fields.

Choose the correct answer.

True

False

What is the purpose of the virtual data mart layer?

There are three correct answers.

Local Agile Extension: Allow business users to upload files and directly report on them.

Enhancing master data: Use navigational attributes as required for a specific business scenario.

Flexibility: If you must exchange the physical InfoProvider below, all BW queries can remain unchanged.

Support the Unknown: Store data that is currently not needed, in case it is needed later.

Virtual Combination: Filter and join data from existing InfoProviders without uploading already available records.