Business Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI - with Material - Date Card (Relative Filtering)

The video tutorial introduces the concept of relative date filtering in Power BI, a new feature that allows users to dynamically filter data based on relative time periods, such as the last two years. The instructor demonstrates how to create a relative date card and explains its practical applications, including how it automatically updates with system date changes. The tutorial also covers various use cases for relative date filtering in reports and charts, emphasizing its utility in creating dynamic, self-updating reports. The video concludes with a summary of the benefits of using relative date filtering in Power BI.

What is the primary purpose of using relative date filtering in Power BI?

• To automatically adjust date ranges based on the current date

• To find the earliest date in the database

• To manually update reports every month

• To create static reports that do not change

Why is relative date filtering considered a new feature in Power BI?

• It offers dynamic date adjustments based on system date

• It provides a static view of data

• It allows for manual date entry

• It is only available in older versions

How does the relative date card ensure that reports remain current?

• By sending notifications for updates

• By using a fixed date range

• By connecting to the system date and updating automatically

• By requiring manual updates every year

What happens to the date in a relative date card if you open the file next year?

• The date updates to reflect the new year

• The date remains the same

• The date is removed

• The date resets to the earliest date

In what ways can relative date filtering be applied in Power BI?

• Only in tables

• Only in charts

• Only in dashboards

• In both tables and charts