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%)
   --> Create reports
      --> Use Copilot to Create a New Report Page

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

Question 1

A report author wants to quickly generate a new page with visuals based on a natural language request.
Which feature should they use?

A. Quick measures
B. Smart narratives
C. Copilot
D. Analyze feature

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot allows users to create report content, including new pages and visuals, using natural language prompts.

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Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using Copilot to create a new report page?

A. Replace manual report development
B. Automatically validate business logic
C. Accelerate report creation
D. Optimize data model performance

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot is designed to speed up report creation by generating a starting point, not to replace analyst validation or optimization.

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Question 3

Which prerequisite must be met to use Copilot in Power BI?

A. The dataset must use DirectQuery
B. The tenant must have Copilot enabled
C. The report must be published
D. The model must use calculated columns

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Copilot requires tenant-level enablement and appropriate licensing before it can be used in Power BI.

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Question 4

After Copilot generates a new report page, what should the analyst do next?

A. Publish the report immediately
B. Refresh the dataset
C. Review and refine the generated visuals
D. Apply row-level security

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot output must always be reviewed and refined to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with business requirements.

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Question 5

Which factor most directly affects the quality of Copilot-generated report pages?

A. Report theme selection
B. Data model clarity and design
C. Number of visuals in the report
D. Dataset size

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Copilot relies on the semantic model. Clear naming, relationships, and measures significantly improve output quality.

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Question 6

Which task is least appropriate for Copilot when creating a report page?

A. Adding commonly used visuals
B. Selecting measures based on model metadata
C. Defining complex business logic
D. Creating an initial layout

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot does not understand nuanced business rules and should not be relied on to define complex logic or calculations.

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Question 7

A user wants a new report page that summarizes sales trends without manually selecting visuals.
Which benefit of Copilot does this demonstrate?

A. Data security enforcement
B. Automatic performance tuning
C. AI-assisted report scaffolding
D. Relationship optimization

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot excels at quickly scaffolding report pages by generating visuals and layouts from natural language requests.

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Question 8

Which statement about Copilot-generated report pages is true?

A. They are always production-ready
B. They cannot be edited manually
C. They serve as a starting point for refinement
D. They replace the need for report designers

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot-generated pages are intended as a draft that analysts refine, format, and validate.

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Question 9

When is Copilot the best choice for creating a new report page?

A. When precise formatting is required
B. When business logic is highly complex
C. When speed and rapid prototyping are priorities
D. When dataset security must be enforced

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot is most effective when rapid page creation is needed and detailed refinement can follow.

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Question 10

Why does the PL-300 exam include Copilot-related topics?

A. To test AI model training skills
B. To emphasize modern Power BI authoring capabilities
C. To replace traditional report design questions
D. To reduce the need for DAX knowledge

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Microsoft includes Copilot topics to ensure analysts understand how AI-assisted tools fit into modern report development workflows.

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