Cognos INTERVIEW QUESTION & ANSWERS
| 71. |
What are the types of user roles? |
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The users of Cognos 8 BI can be grouped into four major roles based upon their respective business and technical requirements. - Consumers
- Authors
- Developers
- Administrators
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| 72. |
What are repeaters? |
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Repeaters are tables in which you can insert items that are repeated when you run the report. |
| 73. |
What are cross tab reports? |
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Crosstab reports are reports that show data in rows and columns. However, the
values at the intersection points of rows and columns show summarized information rather than detailed information.
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| 74. |
What is list report? |
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A list report is a report that shows data in rows and columns. Each column shows all the values for a query item in the database or a calculation based on query items in the database. |
| 75. |
What is the use of charts? |
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Charts are a graphical way of presenting information. Use charts to reveal trends and
relationships that are not evident in tabular reports. |
