How should you configure the data connection?

You have an Azure SQL database that contains sales transactions. The database is updated frequently.

You need to generate reports from the data to detect fraudulent transactions. The data must be visible within five minutes of an update.

How should you configure the data connection?
A . Add a SQL statement.
B . Set Data Connectivity mode to DirectQuery.
C . Set the Command timeout in minutes setting.
D . Set Data Connectivity mode to Import.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

With Power BI Desktop, when you connect to your data source, it’s always possible to import a copy of the data into the Power BI Desktop. For some data sources, an alternative approach is available: connect directly to the data source using DirectQuery.

DirectQuery: No data is imported or copied into Power BI Desktop. For relational sources, the selected tables and columns appear in the Fields list. For multi-dimensional sources like SAP Business Warehouse, the dimensions and measures of the selected cube appear in the Fields list. As you create or interact with a visualization, Power BI Desktop queries the underlying data source, so you’re always viewing current data.

Incorrect Answers:

D: Import: The selected tables and columns are imported into Power BI Desktop. As you create or interact with a visualization, Power BI Desktop uses the imported data. To see underlying data changes since the initial import or the most recent refresh, you must refresh the data, which imports the full dataset again.

Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery