12.6. Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which chart types can have reference lines added to them in Looker Studio?
Pie charts
Time series and bar charts
Scatter plots
Geo charts Correct answer: Time series and bar charts
2. Where do you add a reference line in Looker Studio?
Data tab
Style tab
Theme tab
Layout tab Correct answer: Style tab
3. Which type of reference line should you choose to display a parameter value on a chart?
Constant value
Average value
Maximum value
Parameter Correct answer: Parameter
4. (Trick question) What is the default value for a new reference line in Looker Studio?
0
1
There is no default value
The default value depends on the chart type Correct answer: There is no default value

True/False Questions:

1. Parameters can only be used with scorecards in Looker Studio.
True
False
2. Adjusting a parameter value will change the position of a reference line on a chart.
True
False
3. You can only use parameters in simple calculations for charts.
True
False

Fill-in-the-blanks Questions:

1. To create a reference line in Looker Studio, you need to click on Add Reference Line in the Style tab.
2. When incorporating parameters into calculations for charts, you can adjust the percent increase to see the impact on the chart.

Open-ended Long Answer Question (Scenario-based):

You are creating a report for a client who wants to track their daily sales against a target value. They want to be able to adjust the target value and see how it affects the chart. Describe the steps you would take to create a chart with a reference line in Looker Studio to fulfill the client's requirements.

Example of a correct answer:

1. Choose a suitable chart type, such as a time series or bar chart, to display the daily sales data.
2. Go to the Style tab of the chart configuration.
3. Find the Reference Line section and click on Add Reference Line.
4. Set the type of the reference line to Parameter.
5. Choose the parameter representing the target value.
6. Customize the appearance of the reference line as needed.
7. Save the chart and ensure the client can adjust the target value, which will change the position of the reference line on the chart accordingly.