Understanding report elements
There are lots of things that can go into a report besides the actual data. These may serve different purposes depending on how and when they are used, and you might not always need all of them. In the exam, they might give you a scenario or a picture of a report and ask you which elements are missing or should not be there, or they might give you a scenario and ask which elements need to be updated. Let’s go over them one at a time and discuss why they are important. First, here’s a list of elements:
- Cover page
- Version number
- Reference data sources
- Reference dates
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Appendix
The first thing you see on a report will be a cover page because the cover page is, literally, the first page of the report. If your report is a dashboard, then the cover page will provide instructions on how to use the dashboard. It will give a brief rundown of the different elements, any interactive...
