Tableau Online Test

Q: What are the main Data Visualization tests?

Key tests in the data visualization category include: Tableau Test Microsoft Power BI Test Qlik Sense Online Test Qlikview Test

The Adaface Tableau test evaluates the candidate's ability to connect data from multiple sources into Tableau, analyze the cleaned data with sort and filters, create and format the data dashboards and publish the visualizations in Tableau.

Covered skills:

Connecting with data from multiple sources
Cleaning data
Data types
Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks
Sorting and filtering Tableau data
Annotating and formatting Tableau visualizations
Creating dashboards and actions
Using Aggregations
Tableau calculations and LOD
Dimensions and measures
Visualizations in Tableau (Charts; Tables; Graphs)
Parameters and legends
Layouts and formatting
Publishing and sharing

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About the Tableau Test

The Tableau Online Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Connecting with data from multiple sources
Cleaning and preparing data
Understanding and working with different data types
Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks efficiently
Sorting and filtering Tableau data effectively
Annotating and formatting Tableau visualizations for clarity
Creating interactive dashboards and actions
Using aggregations to analyze data in Tableau
Applying Tableau calculations and level of detail (LOD) expressions
Understanding the concepts of dimensions and measures in Tableau
Creating various visualizations in Tableau, such as charts, tables, and graphs
Working with parameters and legends in Tableau
Designing appealing layouts and formatting in Tableau
Publishing and sharing Tableau visualizations
Analyzing and interpreting data insights using Tableau

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🧐 Question
Medium Calculated Properties Data Analysis Data Interpretation	Solve
Here’s sample data imported into Tableau: Assume only three rows of data is present in the source. Once the data is imported, we added to new calculated fields: Measure 1 with the formula: SUM([Profit])/SUM([Sales]) Measure 2 with the formula: SUM([Profit]/[Sales]) If we dragged Profit, Sales, Measure 1 and Measure 2 in the viewer as shown here: Pick the correct statements regarding columns Measure 1, Measure 2 and the row Grand total: A: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 B: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 C: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 D: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 E: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 F: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 G: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.08 H: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.08 I: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.255 J: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.255
Medium Change display icon Ui Configuration	Solve
What steps would you take to change the following view so that Office Supplies is represented by a different symbol? A: Click on shapes in the marks area. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. B: Right-click on product category, select default properties, and select shape. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. C: Right click on the square and select "change shape" from the popup menu. Select the icon of choice and click okay. D: A, B or C E: None of these would work
Easy Pie Chart Data Analysis Charts	Solve
We have the following dataset in Tableau: Which of the following Marks settings will result in following Pie chart? A: Drag Name to Color B: Drag Share to Color C: Drag Name to Label D: Drag Share to Label E: Drag Name to Angle F: Drag Share to Angle G: Drag Name to Detail

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Calculated Properties Data Analysis Data Interpretation	3 mins Tableau	Solve
Here’s sample data imported into Tableau: Assume only three rows of data is present in the source. Once the data is imported, we added to new calculated fields: Measure 1 with the formula: SUM([Profit])/SUM([Sales]) Measure 2 with the formula: SUM([Profit]/[Sales]) If we dragged Profit, Sales, Measure 1 and Measure 2 in the viewer as shown here: Pick the correct statements regarding columns Measure 1, Measure 2 and the row Grand total: A: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 B: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 C: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 D: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 E: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 F: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 G: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.08 H: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.08 I: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.255 J: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.255
	Medium Change display icon Ui Configuration	2 mins Tableau	Solve
What steps would you take to change the following view so that Office Supplies is represented by a different symbol? A: Click on shapes in the marks area. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. B: Right-click on product category, select default properties, and select shape. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. C: Right click on the square and select "change shape" from the popup menu. Select the icon of choice and click okay. D: A, B or C E: None of these would work
	Easy Pie Chart Data Analysis Charts	3 mins Tableau	Solve
We have the following dataset in Tableau: Which of the following Marks settings will result in following Pie chart? A: Drag Name to Color B: Drag Share to Color C: Drag Name to Label D: Drag Share to Label E: Drag Name to Angle F: Drag Share to Angle G: Drag Name to Detail

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Calculated Properties Data Analysis Data Interpretation	Tableau	Medium	3 mins	Solve
Here’s sample data imported into Tableau: Assume only three rows of data is present in the source. Once the data is imported, we added to new calculated fields: Measure 1 with the formula: SUM([Profit])/SUM([Sales]) Measure 2 with the formula: SUM([Profit]/[Sales]) If we dragged Profit, Sales, Measure 1 and Measure 2 in the viewer as shown here: Pick the correct statements regarding columns Measure 1, Measure 2 and the row Grand total: A: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 B: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.075 and 0.1 C: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 D: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.769 and 0.08 E: Values of Measure 1 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 F: Values of Measure 2 would be 0.08, 0.155 and 0.255 G: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.08 H: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.08 I: Grand total of Measure 1 would be 0.255 J: Grand total of Measure 2 would be 0.255
	Change display icon Ui Configuration	Tableau	Medium	2 mins	Solve
What steps would you take to change the following view so that Office Supplies is represented by a different symbol? A: Click on shapes in the marks area. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. B: Right-click on product category, select default properties, and select shape. Then select Office Supplies and the icon of choice and click okay. C: Right click on the square and select "change shape" from the popup menu. Select the icon of choice and click okay. D: A, B or C E: None of these would work
	Pie Chart Data Analysis Charts	Tableau	Easy	3 mins	Solve
We have the following dataset in Tableau: Which of the following Marks settings will result in following Pie chart? A: Drag Name to Color B: Drag Share to Color C: Drag Name to Label D: Drag Share to Label E: Drag Name to Angle F: Drag Share to Angle G: Drag Name to Detail

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Why you should use Pre-employment Tableau Online Test?

The Tableau Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Connecting with data from multiple sources
Cleaning data
Understanding and utilizing data types
Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks
Sorting and filtering Tableau data
Annotating and formatting Tableau visualizations
Creating dashboards and actions
Using Aggregations
Tableau calculations and LOD (Level of Detail)
Understanding dimensions and measures

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Tableau Online Test?

Connecting with data from multiple sources: This skill involves the ability to import and connect to data from various sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and web services, allowing users to analyze and visualize data efficiently in Tableau.

Cleaning data: Cleaning data refers to the process of refining and transforming raw data to ensure its accuracy and consistency, enabling users to work with reliable and high-quality data for analysis and visualization.

Data types: This skill involves understanding and handling different types of data, including numerical, categorical, temporal, and geographical data, in Tableau to appropriately use them in visualizations and calculations.

Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks: Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks entails organizing and structuring visualizations, dashboards, and data connections effectively for better accessibility, collaboration, and efficiency in Tableau projects.

Sorting and filtering Tableau data: Sorting and filtering data in Tableau allows users to streamline and focus on relevant information by arranging data in a specific order and applying conditions or criteria to display only the desired subset of data in visualizations.

Annotating and formatting Tableau visualizations: Annotating and formatting visualizations in Tableau involves adding informative and explanatory labels, titles, legends, and applying consistent formatting options like colors, fonts, and styles to enhance clarity, understanding, and aesthetics of the visualizations.

Creating dashboards and actions: Creating dashboards and actions in Tableau enables users to combine multiple visualizations and worksheets into a single interactive interface, allowing for dynamic exploration and storytelling with the data.

Using Aggregations: This skill comprises the ability to summarize and aggregate data using various functions in Tableau, such as sum, average, count, and percentiles, providing insights into overall trends and patterns within the data.

Tableau calculations and LOD: Tableau calculations and Level of Detail (LOD) expressions allow users to perform complex calculations, transformations, and aggregations on the data, enabling advanced analytics and customization of visualizations.

Dimensions and measures: Dimensions and measures in Tableau represent different types of data variables, where dimensions define categorical characteristics and measures quantify numerical values, facilitating the creation of meaningful visualizations and calculations.

Visualizations in Tableau (Charts; Tables; Graphs): Visualizations in Tableau encompass the creation of various types of charts, tables, graphs, and maps to represent data visually, enabling effective communication and interpretation of insights.

Parameters and legends: Parameters and legends in Tableau allow users to add interactivity and flexibility to visualizations by enabling users to control variables and customize views, providing a more personalized and dynamic data exploration experience.

Layouts and formatting: Layouts and formatting in Tableau involve designing visually appealing and functional dashboards or worksheets, including optimizing the arrangement of elements, adjusting sizing and positioning, and applying consistent formatting for a polished and professional presentation.

Publishing and sharing: Publishing and sharing in Tableau involve the process of making visualizations and dashboards accessible to others either through online Tableau Server or sharing as interactive files, allowing for collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and wider dissemination of insights.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Tableau Test to be based on.

Connecting to databases

Connecting to Excel files

Connecting to CSV files

Understanding data cleaning techniques

Handling missing data

Data type conversion

Data blending

Data joining

Creating and managing worksheets

Managing workbook structure and dependencies

Using filters for data refinement

Applying sorting to visualize data patterns

Adding annotations and labels to visualizations

Formatting axis, legends, and tooltips

Creating interactive filters and actions

Designing interactive dashboards

Using functions for data aggregation

Performing calculations with calculated fields

Using level of detail (LOD) expressions

Differentiating between dimensions and measures

Creating bar charts

Creating line charts

Creating scatter plots

Creating pie charts

Creating treemaps

Creating geographical maps

Creating pivot tables

Creating heat maps

Creating histograms

Understanding and using parameters

Working with legends

Designing attractive layouts

Customizing fonts and colors

Publishing to Tableau Public

Sharing visualizations via Tableau Server

Analyzing trends and patterns in data

Identifying outliers and anomalies

Presenting data insights effectively

Understanding the importance of data visualization

What roles can I use the Tableau Online Test for?

Tableau Developer
Senior Tableau Developer
Data Analyst (Tableau)
Tableau Consultant
Business Intelligence Developer

How is the Tableau Online Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Creating visualizations in Tableau (Charts, Tables, Graphs)
Utilizing parameters and legends
Layouts and formatting in Tableau
Publishing and sharing Tableau assets
Analyzing and interpreting data in Tableau
Applying advanced analytics techniques
Working with calculated fields and custom formulas
Creating interactive and dynamic visualizations
Optimizing Tableau performance
Performing advanced data blending and data preparation

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Have questions about the Tableau Hiring Test?

What is the Tableau Test?

The Tableau Test is designed to evaluate candidates' skills and proficiency in using Tableau for data visualization and analysis. It is used by recruiters to assess candidates for roles that involve working with data and creating visualizations.

Can I combine the Tableau Test with Data Analysis questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test combining Tableau Test with Data Analysis questions. Check out the Data Analysis Test for more details on how we assess data analysis skills.

What skills are assessed in the Tableau Test?

The Tableau Test covers various skills including: Connecting with data from multiple sources, Cleaning data, Managing Tableau worksheets and workbooks, Creating dashboards and actions, Tableau calculations and LOD, and more. Senior roles are assessed on advanced analytics, interactive visualizations, and performance optimization.

How to use the Tableau Test in my hiring process?

Use the Tableau Test as a pre-screening tool early in the recruitment process. You can attach the test link to your job post or directly invite candidates via email. This approach helps in identifying skilled candidates quickly.

Can I test Tableau and Power BI together in a test?

Yes, you can test Tableau and Power BI together. It's recommended to get a holistic view of a candidate's data visualization skills. Check out the Microsoft Power BI Test for more details.

What are the main Data Visualization tests?

Key tests in the data visualization category include:

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

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Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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