Q. In the context of building a data warehouse, what role does OLAP play in supporting analysis?

View solution

Q. Why are multidimensional views essential for analyzing business data in the retail industry?

View solution

Q. Why is the time dimension considered unique in analytical systems?

View solution

Q. What is emphasized as a critical dimension in any analytical system?

View solution

Q. Why is consistent response time important in a query and analysis system?

View solution

Q. How does the analyst determine the reason for the decline in profitability?

View solution

Q. What is essential for maintaining an effective analytical processing environment?

View solution

Q. What is the primary limitation of report writers in the context of multidimensional analysis?

View solution

Q. Why are spreadsheets considered cumbersome for multidimensional analysis and complex calculations?

View solution

Q. What is the limitation of SQL as an end-user query language?

View solution

Q. How do third-party products attempt to enhance SQL capabilities for end-users?

View solution

Q. What are the limitations of using SQL and spreadsheets for complex analysis in a data warehouse environment?

View solution

Q. What is the primary reason for the inadequacy of traditional tools in the OLTP and basic data warehouse environments for serious analysis?

View solution

Q. What is the origin of the term OLAP?

View solution

Q. When was the paper introducing the term OLAP published?

View solution

Q. How many rules or guidelines for an OLAP system were defined in the paper by Dr. E. F. Codd?

View solution

Q. In what year were six additional rules for an OLAP system included?

View solution

Q. What is the definition of OLAP according to the OLAP council?

View solution

Q. According to the OLAP council, what are the key elements of OLAP?

View solution

Q. What is the trade magazine's description of OLAP?

View solution