Tableau Certified Associate Architect Exam

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• What is the range of ports reserved for dynamic mapping of Tableau processes?
• How can server disk space usage be monitored?
• What happens if a node has a failed Data Engine while rendering a view?
• What is the primary use of the Hyper API in Tableau?
• Which of the following is a default instance setting for VizQL process instances?
• What is a consequence of enabling encryption at rest?
• What role does the SAML Service play in Tableau Server?
• What does the "Background Tasks for Extracts" view display?
• Load testing is a part of which segment of Tableau Blueprint?
• Which service is designed to facilitate communication between microservices in Tableau Server?
• What is the function of the Administration/TSM Controller process?
• What is the primary role of the Data Server in Tableau?
• What is the default configuration recommendation for Tableau Server regarding node count for high availability?
• The "Ask Data Usage" view provides insights into which aspect?
• What occurs if the VizQL Server process fails?
• Which process is installed along with the first instance of Application Server on a node?
• Which service supports browsing and searching in Tableau?
• Which process facilitates the import and export of sites within Tableau Server?
• In what circumstance do same priority jobs determine execution order in Tableau?
• What is the Application Server also known as in Tableau?
• Which Tableau Server process would handle extract refresh and subscription tasks?
• What usually occurs when extract files are no longer needed?
• What information is gathered regarding traffic to data sources?
• What is the role of the Gateway process in Tableau Server?
• How many cores are typically recommended per node with 16 GB RAM for Tableau Server?
• Which port in Tableau cannot be modified?
• What is the primary role of the Cluster Controller?
• How is RPO (Recovery Point Objective) defined?
• What does Trusted Authentication in Tableau help with?
• What happens if the Data Server process fails?
• How many default Backgrounder instances are established unless the core count is fewer than 8?
• When stopping Tableau Server due to a node failure, which command should be utilized?
• Which API can be utilized for managing users and groups in Tableau Server?
• If an Administration Agent process fails, what will happen?
• Which topology configuration is recommended for optimizing server backups?
• When is a Snapshot backup a viable backup option?
• Which process is responsible for reading and writing Metric data in Tableau Server?
• Which built-in view shows the login activity, view access, and data source use?
• What is the advantage of co-locating the file store with the TSM/Administration Controller?
• Which two commands are recommended to free up disk space in Tableau Server?
• Which process is responsible for querying datasources in Tableau Prep Flow Authoring?
• What disk space threshold should trigger an incident?
• Is JMX enabled by default in Tableau Server?
• Which port range must be open for the Tableau Server License Service?
• What status is shown when running the command tsm status -v and the node is experiencing issues?
• In optimizing Tableau for high user traffic, what is the main focus when adjusting server processes?
• What is required on any node that runs an instance of VizQL Server?
• What is the result of a Gateway process failure?
• Which process is known to enhance performance by running additional instances?
• What command is used to add a License Service to a new node?
• Which component of RTO contributes positively to mission-critical systems?
• Which API can get field information from data sources and workbooks?
• What feature allows user interaction with additional business apps directly in Tableau?
• If the Data Engine process fails, what happens to ongoing extract refreshes?
• Which built-in view provides insights into traffic to views?
• What is the benefit of reviewing stats for load times?
• What does TabMon primarily assess in a Tableau environment?
• Which of the following functions helps shape data into a suitable form for Tableau?
• Where can you find a view's embed code in Tableau?
• Which service is installed with the first instance of Backgrounder on a node?
• Which API is used to create and deploy templates or migrate workbooks from test to production data sources?
• How many default Cache Server instances are set when the number of cores is fewer than 8?
• A client wishes to evaluate system response for expected increased users in a single node deployment. What tool should they use?
• Which process holds the PostgreSQL database that stores workbook and user metadata?
• Which port is designated for HTTPS traffic?
• Which process manages the actual storage location for extracts?
• Which processes, when installed, will also typically include an installation of Data Engine unless it already exists?
• What happens when the Service Manager process fails?
• What is the critical role of the historical runs tiebreaker in job execution?
• Which job type has the fastest execution priority in Tableau?
• How is the performance of views evaluated?
• In the event of a Data Server process failure, how will the affected views operate?
• What is the first priority for job execution in Tableau?
• What can be changed to alter a job's prioritization in Tableau?
• If a File Store process fails, what is suspended?
• What should be done during the 72-hour window following an initial node problem?
• What action should be taken to verify that a license is properly activated on the new Controller node?
• What type of service is the Internal Data Source Properties?
• Which tool is utilized for assessing environment scalability through load testing?
• What can be done to set up a connection to Salesforce data from Tableau Online?
• What is monitored to understand space usage in Tableau?
• What is the impact of a Cache Server process failure on Tableau Server?
• What primary information is available regarding Tableau Desktop license usage?
• What type of topology changes does the Dynamic Topology feature support?
• If a service fails but has redundancies in place, what typically happens?
• What approach is suggested to optimize user traffic in Tableau Server?
• Which Tableau component allows for live data usage or scheduled updates of data extracts?
• How is server disk space usage typically displayed?
• Which scenario would indicate a low RPO?
• What function does the Cache Server provide in Tableau Server?
• What type of policy serves to enhance security against web-based attacks?
• In the "Actions by Recent Users," how is an active user defined?
• Which port number is designated for PostgreSQL backup?
• Which tasks require more planning in an air-gapped deployment?
• What is the command to apply pending changes in Tableau Server?
• Which service provides published data source metadata to services like Ask Data?
• What must be executed to rebuild the search index after a server upgrade?
• Which process is capable of dynamic topology changes?
• What information does the "Actions by Specific User" view provide?
• In which section of Tableau Blueprint is Active Directory (AD) synchronization included?
• Which process is associated with maintaining shared files and authentication in a Tableau Server environment?
• Where are backups managed within Tableau Blueprint?
• What can admins find out regarding license usage?
• Which type of licensing allows guests to view embedded Tableau vizzes without signing in?
• What kind of data formats can be utilized in WDC?
• Which two services can be found on the initial node but can be relocated?
• What does SMTP stand for in networking terms?
• What addition does Trusted Authentication set up to avoid user sign-in issues?
• What port is used for TSM?
• Where should Tableau Prep Conductor be installed for optimal performance?
• What does identifying stale content help administrators do?
• The "Backgrounder Dashboard" provides an overview of what?
• Which single-threaded process accepts requests from various components in a Tableau Server cluster?
• Which strategy is essential when configuring a Tableau environment for heavy user traffic?
• What provides the interactive Prep Flow experience in the browser?
• What does "Stale Content" typically indicate?
• Which view tracks how many active data quality warnings are present over time?
• On which nodes should database drivers be installed in a Tableau environment?
• What effect does enabling encryption at rest have on restoration time?
• Which characteristic defines an Elastic Server?
• If a node has to be removed that was running the only instance of CFS, what must be done?
• When the Backgrounder process goes down, what occurs?
• Which API can be used to update connection information in workbooks and data sources?
• Which types of data can Tableau Bridge connect to?
• What does the "Server Disk Space" view monitor?
• Which area of Tableau Blueprint covers log file cleanup?
• What information is contained in the "Stats for Space Usage" view?
• Which process runs and processes flows for ingestion by Data Catalog?
• What is one of the first steps in the Linux Jump-Start Installation for Tableau Server?
• Which API facilitates dynamic visualization exploration through external services?
• Which command is used to recover the TSM Controller on a different node?
• What is a recommended practice when creating hierarchical data in Tableau?
• Which of the following processes needs to run on every node in a Tableau environment?
• Which service's primary function aligns with managing metadata for published data sources?
• Which API is used to connect to data sources and write data into extract files?
• Which process is responsible for fast search, filtering, retrieval and display of content metadata on Tableau Server?
• What is the function of the Ask Data process in Tableau Server?
• What does RTO (Recovery Time Objective) measure?
• What does a higher RTO signify for a system?
• Which process performs maintenance operations on the Tableau Server repository?
• Which protocol typically runs on port 80?
• What is the role of the coordination service in Tableau Server?
• What is the memory threshold percentage that should trigger an incident?
• What port number is commonly associated with SMTP?
• What aspect of views performance can an administrator analyze?
• Which step is performed after activating and registering Tableau in the installation process?
• What type of tasks are highlighted in the "Background Tasks for Non Extracts" view?
• Which API is best for automating Tableau Server management tasks?
• What does the "Background Task Delay" view help to measure?
• Which component handles web application functionality in Tableau Server?
• What aspect of Tableau Blueprint involves resource management?
• Which metric is used to assess the performance of flow runs?
• What is one method to increase security when enabling JMX on Tableau Server?
• If the initial node was running Messaging Service, what must be done upon failure?
• What types of processes are affected when the Gateway process fails?
• Which port corresponds to PostgreSQL database connections?
• What is the purpose of TabMon in Tableau?
• Which process runs server tasks, including extract refreshes and subscriptions?
• Which authentication method is compatible with both Local and AD/LDAP authentication?
• What is a recommended topology for managing query heavy environments in Tableau Server?
• Which process is tasked with controlling the storage of extracts in Tableau Server?
• What key feature is monitored for flows on a Tableau site?
• Which TSM process is used for migrating Tableau Server sites between clusters?
• Which process is primarily focused on the functionality of failover and monitoring within the Tableau server environment?
• Which Identity Providers (IdPs) can assist in automating user management for Tableau Online?
• Which TSM process monitors the coordination service for configuration changes?
• For optimizing extracts in a Tableau Server environment, what is a recommended topology configuration?
• Which port is associated with SSL protocols for secure communication?
• What function does the Webhooks API perform in Tableau?
• What CPU usage percentage over 5 minutes should trigger an incident?
• What key metric is provided by the "Stats for Load Times" view?
• Which process is recommended to be installed alongside the Application Server for better performance?
• What happens to existing jobs when enabling encryption at rest?
• What is the effect of enabling encryption at rest on backup file sizes?
• Which component should ideally run on a separate node to improve performance in a Tableau environment?
• What succeeds in showing the total view count per day?
• Which command would you use to start the Tableau Server Management (TSM) after installation?
• Which process is considered critical for managing file services for clients?
• Under which part of Tableau Blueprint is the process of upgrading included?
• What should you always do before upgrading to a new version of Tableau Server?
• What command is used to increase Elastic Server heap size?
• What is the process called that allows for updates without requiring a server restart?
• Which API is used to embed a view in Tableau?
• Which API allows querying and discovering metadata about Tableau content?
• What kind of data can an admin view regarding login-based licenses in Tableau?
• Which process is responsible for licensing in Tableau Server?
• Which API enables Tableau to send notifications when a data source refreshes?
• What is the primary role of the Gateway process?
• Which TSM process manages most shared files in a multinode cluster, including authentication certificates and keys?
• What is the main function of the VizQL Server process?
• Which command is part of configuring a reverse proxy using TSM?
• Which feature provides details about flow runs performance?
• Which Tableau Server process ensures sites can be moved easily between different clusters?
• What is the purpose of adding aliases for field values in Tableau?
• What is a meaningful benefit of having a centralized version of the data in Tableau Server?
• What is one method to improve server efficiency regarding data connections?
• Which API allows creating an extension with write-back functionality?
• Which Tableau Server component requires planning for data security?
• What is the primary function of the WDC in Tableau?
• What is the primary benefit of publishing data sources in Tableau?
• What is the main focus of the Backup/Restore process within Tableau Server?
• Which view is most helpful in troubleshooting prolonged AD synchronization tasks?
• How many backgrounder processes can be configured on a single node?
• What is the method for refreshing extracts from Tableau Desktop?
• Which process is responsible for indexing data used by Ask Data?
• What types of files are protected under Encryption at Rest?
• Which two container processes are designed for internal Tableau Server microservices and are bundled together?
• Which service allows for monitoring and failover of Tableau processes?
• What does the Database Maintenance process primarily indicate within Tableau Server?
• How can you create a performance recording without using cache?
• What is the impact of changing a job's schedule from serial to parallel?
• What is the purpose of the Backup/Restore process in Tableau Server?
• What is the impact of an Application Server process failure?
• What port is primarily used for access to the Tableau Web application?
• If a user is experiencing extract refresh failure notifications for workbooks with no data extracts, what could be the issue?
• What is the utility of the Application Server in a multinode Tableau Server architecture?
• Which of the following TSM commands is associated with configuring a load balancer?