Which Power BI File Format Contains No Data
You need to create a Microsoft Power BI file that will be used to create multiple reports. The solution must meet the following requirements: • The file must include predefined data source connections. • The file must include the report structure and formatting. • The file must NOT contain any data. Which file format should you use?
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The question tests knowledge of Power BI file extensions, specifically identifying the template format that excludes data but includes structure and connections.
A Power BI Template (PBIT) file is used to create multiple reports with predefined connections and formatting without containing actual data. This page establishes PBIT as the correct format for sharing reusable report templates.
Choosing PBIX because it is the standard working file format, but unlike PBIT, a PBIX file contains the actual dataset.
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Why the Answer Is Correct
A PBIT (Power BI Template) file is specifically designed to serve as a starting point for creating new reports. It preserves the report's metadata, including data source connections, visual layout, and formatting, while intentionally stripping out the underlying data. This makes it ideal for sharing standardized report templates across an organization without transferring large datasets.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
PBIX is the standard Power BI Desktop file that contains both the report definition and the data, violating the requirement to exclude data. PBIDS (Power BI Data Source) only stores data connection information and lacks report structure or formatting. PBIP (Power BI Project) is a developer format used for source control that contains the full project definition and typically includes data, not just the template structure.Community Comment Notes
Commenters agree that PBIT is the correct choice, noting it includes predefined data source connections and report structure while it "Does NOT contain any actual data". As tizian10 highlighted, it contains "only metadata (queries, measures, visual".Official Reference
Exam Strategy
Memorize the specific purpose of each Power BI file extension: PBIX (data + report), PBIT (template, no data), PBIDS (data source only), and PBIP (developer project). Focus on whether the scenario requires sharing a template or a full dataset.
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