MicroStrategy 10 Assessment Test

A MicroStrategy 10 Assessment Test evaluates individuals on their proficiency in using MicroStrategy for business intelligence (BI) and analytics. It assesses their ability to develop, deploy, and administer MicroStrategy solutions effectively.

A MicroStrategy 10 Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

1. Introduction to MicroStrategy
   • Understanding of MicroStrategy as a BI and analytics platform for enterprise reporting, dashboards, and data visualization.
   • Familiarity with MicroStrategy 10 architecture, components, and integration capabilities with various data sources.
2. MicroStrategy Desktop and Web Interface
   • Skills in using MicroStrategy Desktop for creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
   • Proficiency in navigating MicroStrategy Web interface for accessing and interacting with BI content.
3. Data Import and Modeling
   • Techniques for importing data into MicroStrategy from different sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets).
   • Skills in modeling data using MicroStrategy Architect, defining attributes, metrics, and relationships.
4. Report Design and Development
   • Ability to design and develop interactive reports and documents using MicroStrategy Developer.
   • Skills in formatting reports, applying filters, prompts, and customizing report layouts.
5. Dashboard Creation and Visualization
   • Proficiency in building dynamic dashboards and scorecards in MicroStrategy.
   • Skills in incorporating visualizations (e.g., graphs, charts, heat maps) and KPIs into dashboards for data analysis.
6. Advanced Analytics and Insights
   • Techniques for performing advanced analytics and predictive modeling using MicroStrategy.
   • Skills in leveraging MicroStrategy functions, thresholds, and statistical analyses for deriving actionable insights.
7. Mobile BI Development
   • Development of mobile BI applications and responsive dashboards using MicroStrategy Mobile.
   • Skills in optimizing BI content for mobile devices, offline access, and ensuring user-friendly navigation.
8. MicroStrategy Administration
   • Administration tasks such as user management, security configurations, and role-based access control (RBAC).
   • Skills in configuring MicroStrategy projects, managing metadata, and monitoring system performance.
9. Integration with Data Warehouses
   • Integration of MicroStrategy with data warehouses (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake).
   • Skills in designing schema objects, optimizing queries, and ensuring data consistency across BI reports.
10. Data Exploration and Discovery
    • Techniques for data exploration and ad-hoc querying using MicroStrategy Visual Insight.
    • Skills in creating interactive data visualizations, exploring data trends, and generating ad-hoc reports.
11. Collaboration and Sharing
    • Collaboration features in MicroStrategy for sharing reports, dashboards, and insights with stakeholders.
    • Skills in scheduling report deliveries, setting up subscriptions, and fostering collaboration within teams.
12. Performance Optimization and Tuning
    • Monitoring and optimizing MicroStrategy performance, query execution times, and system responsiveness.
    • Skills in using MicroStrategy Diagnostics, SQL tracing, and tuning SQL queries for improved performance.
13. Governance and Compliance
    • Implementation of governance policies, data lineage, and compliance controls in MicroStrategy.
    • Skills in ensuring data security, audit trails, and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
14. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
    • Ability to document MicroStrategy configurations, development guidelines, and best practices.
    • Skills in creating technical documentation, training materials, and conducting knowledge sharing sessions.
15. Continuous Learning and Professional Development
    • Commitment to continuous learning in MicroStrategy updates, enhancements, and best practices.
    • Skills in staying updated with MicroStrategy certifications, attending training programs, and enhancing expertise in BI and analytics.

This assessment ensures candidates have the technical skills and knowledge to effectively utilize MicroStrategy for BI and analytics purposes. It evaluates their ability to develop insightful reports, interactive dashboards, and mobile BI applications, as well as administer and optimize MicroStrategy solutions for organizational decision-making and business insights.