CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 142

A director who is responsible for reporting performance to executives has requested a dashboard for C-suite users who are not satisfied with the current multipage printed reports. The requirements for the dashboard are extensive and include displaying almost all the available data. An analyst is concerned that what is being requested will overwhelm users and result in an unused dashboard.

Which of the following is the FIRST step the analyst should take?

Answer options

• A. Clarify the goal of the reporting and work to pare down the requirements for a more effective use of data and a streamlined view.
• B. Create a dashboard wireframe/mockup and send it to the director and C-suite users for review and approval before moving forward.
• C. Develop a dashboard with multiple views managed by permissions so executives only see the information relevant to them individually.
• D. Build an interactive dashboard so users can drill down to the most relevant information through the use of saved searches and filters.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it is essential to first clarify the reporting goals and refine the requirements before creating the dashboard. This approach ensures that the dashboard meets user needs without overwhelming them. Options B, C, and D involve steps that come after understanding the requirements and may lead to unnecessary complexity if the initial goals are not well defined.