This post is a part of the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Exam Prep Hub; and this topic falls under these sections:
Visualize and analyze the data (25–30%)
   --> Enhance reports for usability and storytelling
      --> Group and Layer Visuals by Using the Selection Pane

Below are 10 practice questions (with answers and explanations) for this topic of the exam.
There are also 2 practice tests for the PL-300 exam with 60 questions each (with answers) available on the hub.

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Selection pane in Power BI?

A. Apply filters to visuals
B. Manage visual interactions
C. Control visibility, grouping, and layering of visuals
D. Format visual appearance

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Selection pane is used to manage which visuals are visible, how they are grouped, and their layer order on a report page.

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Question 2

You want several visuals to appear and disappear together when a bookmark is applied. What should you do?

A. Apply a page-level filter
B. Group the visuals in the Selection pane
C. Sort the visuals
D. Create a drill-through page

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Grouping visuals allows them to behave as a single unit, making it easier to control their visibility with bookmarks.

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Question 3

How do you control which visual appears on top when visuals overlap?

A. Change visual interactions
B. Adjust tab order
C. Use layering options in the Selection pane
D. Apply conditional formatting

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Layering controls the Z-order of visuals, determining which appears above or below others.

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Question 4

A visual is hidden using the Selection pane. Which statement is true?

A. The visual is deleted
B. The visual no longer exists in the report
C. The visual remains but is not visible to users
D. The visual cannot be controlled by bookmarks

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Hidden visuals still exist on the page and can be shown again or controlled through bookmarks.

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Question 5

Why is it considered a best practice to rename visuals in the Selection pane?

A. It improves report performance
B. It reduces dataset size
C. It makes bookmark and layout management easier
D. It enables additional formatting options

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Renaming visuals improves clarity and reduces errors when managing complex layouts and bookmarks.

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Question 6

Which scenario best demonstrates the use of layering?

A. Applying a slicer across pages
B. Sorting bars in a chart
C. Displaying a pop-up panel over existing visuals
D. Filtering a visual by a measure

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Layering allows visuals to be stacked, which is essential for overlays such as pop-up panels or dialogs.

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Question 7

Which statement about grouping visuals is true?

A. Grouping merges visuals into a single visual
B. Grouping affects filter interactions
C. Grouping allows visuals to be moved and hidden together
D. Grouping applies across all report pages

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Grouped visuals remain separate but can be managed together for positioning and visibility.

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Question 8

Which feature works most closely with the Selection pane to create interactive storytelling?

A. Conditional formatting
B. Bookmarks
C. Visual interactions
D. Sync slicers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Bookmarks capture visual visibility states defined in the Selection pane, enabling interactive experiences.

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Question 9

Which action cannot be performed using the Selection pane?

A. Show or hide visuals
B. Rename visuals
C. Change visual layer order
D. Apply page-level filters

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Page-level filters are applied using the Filters pane, not the Selection pane.

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Question 10

A button does not respond to clicks because another visual is blocking it. What is the most likely fix?

A. Change visual interactions
B. Recreate the button
C. Bring the button to the front using the Selection pane
D. Hide the page tabs

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Layering issues often cause interaction problems. Bringing the button to the front resolves blocking visuals.

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Quick Exam Recap

For PL-300, remember:

• Selection pane = visibility, grouping, layering
• Groups simplify bookmark management
• Layering controls which visuals sit on top
• Hidden visuals still exist
• Renaming visuals is a best practice

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