QuickSight interview questions

7 questions with answers, grouped by topic.

Foundations

The QuickSight object model and editions.

2

Explain the difference between an analysis and a dashboard.beginner What is the difference between Standard and Enterprise edition?beginner

Data & SPICE

Datasets, SPICE ingestion, and direct query.

2

What is SPICE and when would you use direct query instead?intermediate How would you troubleshoot a failing SPICE refresh?intermediate

Calculations

Calculated fields, level-aware aggregations, parameters.

1

What are level-aware aggregations?advanced

Security & embedding

Row-level security, permissions, and embedding.

2

How does row-level security work in QuickSight?advanced How do you embed a QuickSight dashboard in an application?advanced