Tableau Desktop Certified Professional — Question 68

What should you use to display data over a range of linear time, from the first point in chronological time to the last?

Answer options

• A. A continuous date value
• B. The DATEDIFF date calculation
• C. The DATEPARSE date calculation
• D. A discrete date part

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Using a continuous date value is ideal for representing data over a linear timeline as it allows for a smooth representation of time. The DATEDIFF and DATEPARSE calculations are used for specific date manipulations rather than for displaying a range of dates, while a discrete date part would break the timeline into segments rather than showing the flow of time continuously.