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
      --> Create a narrative visual with Copilot

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 consumer wants a written explanation summarizing trends and key insights shown on a report page.
Which Power BI feature best meets this requirement?

A. Smart narrative
B. Text box
C. Narrative visual with Copilot
D. Tooltip

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
A narrative visual with Copilot automatically generates written insights based on report data and context, making it ideal for summarizing trends and patterns.

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Question 2

Which requirement is best addressed by using a narrative visual with Copilot?

A. Creating custom DAX calculations
B. Explaining insights to non-technical users
C. Improving model performance
D. Applying conditional formatting

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Copilot narratives are designed to explain insights in natural language, helping non-technical audiences understand what the data shows.

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Question 3

A Copilot-generated narrative changes when slicer selections are updated.
Why does this happen?

A. The narrative is static and refreshed manually
B. Copilot recalculates DAX measures
C. The narrative is context-aware
D. Visual interactions are disabled

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot narratives respond dynamically to filters and slicers, ensuring the explanation reflects the current data context.

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Question 4

A business stakeholder wants a short, automatically generated summary next to visuals in an executive dashboard.
Which approach is most appropriate?

A. Add a static text box
B. Create a table with summary metrics
C. Use a narrative visual with Copilot
D. Add tooltips to each visual

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot narratives provide dynamic, auto-generated summaries that update as the data changes, making them ideal for executive dashboards.

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Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a narrative visual with Copilot?

A. It replaces all visuals in a report
B. It performs data transformation
C. It complements visuals by explaining insights
D. It improves query performance

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Narrative visuals are meant to enhance report storytelling by explaining insights shown in charts, not replace visuals or perform data processing.

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Question 6

After generating a narrative visual with Copilot, a report author wants to adjust the wording to match business terminology.
What can they do?

A. Nothing; Copilot narratives cannot be edited
B. Modify the underlying DAX measures
C. Edit the generated narrative text
D. Rebuild the data model

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot-generated narratives can be edited by the report author to refine wording or emphasize specific insights.

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Question 7

Which scenario is least appropriate for using a narrative visual with Copilot?

A. Providing a written summary of sales trends
B. Explaining why one category outperformed another
C. Calculating year-over-year growth
D. Summarizing filtered report data

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot narratives do not perform calculations. Year-over-year growth requires DAX measures, not narrative visuals.

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Question 8

A report is intended for executives who want quick insights without interpreting multiple charts.
Which Power BI feature best supports this need?

A. Decomposition tree
B. Narrative visual with Copilot
C. Matrix visual
D. Scatter chart

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Narrative visuals with Copilot summarize insights in plain language, making them ideal for executive and summary reporting.

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Question 9

Which factor does Copilot use when generating a narrative visual?

A. Only the selected visual
B. The underlying Power Query transformations
C. Data model context, filters, and visuals
D. Report theme settings

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Copilot analyzes the data model, visuals, and current filter context to generate accurate, relevant narratives.

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Question 10

When answering PL-300 exam questions about Copilot narrative visuals, which keyword most strongly indicates this feature is the correct solution?

A. Calculate
B. Optimize
C. Explain
D. Transform

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Exam questions that emphasize explaining, summarizing, or describing insights usually point to narrative visuals with Copilot rather than calculations or transformations.

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