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Quiz on Connecting to Excel Data in Power BI

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Connecting Power BI to Excel data is one of the most common ways to start building reports. Power BI can import Excel tables, ranges, and data models, allowing users to create interactive visualisations. Understanding the correct steps, connection modes, and limitations ensures smooth integration between Excel and Power BI.

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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Which menu option in Power BI Desktop is used to connect to Excel data?
- Home > Import Data
- Home > Get Data > Excel
- Data > Connect to Excel
- File > Load Excel
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Which file extensions can Power BI connect to when importing from Excel?
- .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm
- .xlsx only
- .csv only
- .xls only
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
What must be present in an Excel sheet for Power BI to identify it as a table automatically?
- Header row only
- Defined table format in Excel
- Colored cells
- Hidden columns
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Which option lets you select specific sheets or tables from an Excel file?
- Data Load
- Navigator Window
- Query Editor
- Model View
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Which Power BI tool is used to clean and transform Excel data before loading?
- DAX
- Power Query Editor
- Visualizations Pane
- Filters Pane
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
If your Excel file contains a PivotTable, Power BI will:
- Import the Pivot layout directly
- Import the source data behind the PivotTable
- Ignore the PivotTable
- Convert it into DAX
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
Which connection mode is used when importing Excel data into Power BI?
- DirectQuery
- Live Connection
- Import Mode
- API Mode
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Can Power BI connect to Excel files stored on OneDrive?
- Yes, with automatic sync
- No, only local files
- Only via SharePoint
- Yes, but without refresh
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Which authentication method is used when connecting to Excel files stored on SharePoint?
- Anonymous
- Organizational account
- API key
- SQL authentication
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
If your Excel workbook has Power Pivot data model, Power BI can:
- Import it along with relationships and measures
- Import only tables, not measures
- Import only charts
- Ignore the model
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Question 11 of 15
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Which step is essential to ensure column names are recognized properly when importing Excel data?
- Load without transformation
- Promote Headers in Power Query
- Remove Top Rows
- Hide Columns
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Can you schedule data refresh for Excel files in Power BI Service?
- Yes, if stored in OneDrive or SharePoint
- No, refresh is not possible
- Only for local files
- Only with Premium license
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Question 13 of 15
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When connecting to a large Excel file, which practice improves performance?
- Load all columns without filtering
- Remove unnecessary columns and rows
- Use multiple PivotTables
- Keep blank rows for formatting
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
If the Excel file is open while importing to Power BI, it may cause:
- Duplicate tables
- Connection errors
- Faster loading
- Automatic refresh
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
What is a key advantage of connecting Excel data to Power BI instead of copying it manually?
- It avoids data refresh
- Ensures automated updates and better visualization
- Requires no setup
- Works without Power Query
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Summary

These MCQs on Connecting to Excel Data in Power BI cover file formats, connection steps, Navigator window usage, Power Query transformations, and cloud sync options. Mastering Excel-to-Power BI connections ensures smooth, automated, and optimised data integration for reporting.

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