AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 - Hands-On! - Introduction to Amazon QuickSight

QuickSight is an AWS business analytics service designed for end users, not developers. It allows users to create visualizations and perform data analysis through a browser or mobile interface. QuickSight integrates with various data sources and offers basic ETL capabilities. It uses the SPICE engine for fast data processing. Key features include ad hoc data exploration, dashboards, and stories. While it supports many data sources, it is not suitable for highly formatted reports or extensive ETL tasks. Security features include multifactor authentication and VPC connectivity, with user management options for standard and enterprise editions.

What is the primary target audience for AWS QuickSight?

• Developers

• Business Analysts

• System Administrators

• Network Engineers

Which of the following is NOT a data source that QuickSight can connect to?

• Amazon S3

• Amazon RDS

• Amazon Redshift

• Google BigQuery

What does the SPICE engine in QuickSight stand for?

• Super Performance Integrated Calculation Engine

• Super Parallel Integrated Calculation Engine

• Super Performance In-memory Calculation Engine

• Super Parallel In-memory Calculation Engine

Which feature of QuickSight allows for guided tours through specific views of an analysis?

• Dashboards

• Stories

• Reports

• Slideshows

What type of security does QuickSight offer for controlling access to data at a granular level?

• File-level security

• Row-level security

• Column-level security

• Database-level security

In the Standard edition of QuickSight, how can users be authenticated?

• Through IAM only

• Through email authentication only

• Through IAM or email authentication

• Through Active Directory

Which edition of QuickSight allows integration with Active Directory for user management?

• Both Standard and Enterprise Editions

• Enterprise Edition

• Neither Edition

• Standard Edition