Power BI Semantic Model Permissions: Analyze in Excel and Build Rights

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Answer Correct answer: A, D — Use Analyze in Excel with Read permission and Grant Build permission for users with Reshare rights.

HOTSPOT You have a semantic model that has the permissions shown in the following exhibit. exhibit Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that completes each statement based on the information presented in the graphic. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point. exhibit

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Tests the specific permission requirements for 'Analyze in Excel' (Read) versus creating new reports (Build/Reshare).

Determines the correct Power BI permissions for accessing a semantic model via Excel and granting build rights based on role assignments.

Confusing 'Read' with 'Build' permissions; users often think 'Read' allows building reports, which it does not.

Community Discussion (9 comments)

e68b25f 👍 1
Finance → Use Analyze in Excel with Corp → Grant the Build permission for
Sana92 👍 2
1. Use Analyze in Excel 2. Grant the build permission
Abos140 👍 2
The correct answer should be; 1. Use Analyze in Excel 2. Grant the build permission
Lulu_2022 👍 3
dataset and semantic model are synonyms. So, same answer as before Use Analyze in Excel with and grand the build permission users can give build permissions if they have reshare and build permission, however they cannot give read permission to users.
jaume 👍 3
Indeed, this is the same as question 25 in the Topic 4 group and I got everybody (majority, at least) agreed the right answers there were "use Analyze in excel with" and "grant the Read permissions for" the right answers. I don't know the reason it's suggested different solution for the same question, who is the one filling in that "Solution" section?
539d541 👍 15
Given answer is wrong....and there is a repeat of this question earlier with the right answer. The answers should be: Use Analyze in Excel with grant the Read permission for
f534a80 👍 4
If you have Reshare and Build permission on a semantic model, and you share a report or dashboard you built on that semantic model, you can specify that the recipients also get Build permission for the semantic model https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/service-datasets-build-permissions
1CY1 👍 2
Is there a difference between dataset and semantic model? I think it's just a renaming, i.e. synonymous. In which case the answer is the same as the previous question.
faruk3d 👍 31
finance group can analyze build permission

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Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

The question involves a semantic model (formerly known as a dataset) and asks about two specific actions: analyzing data in Excel and granting build permissions. To use 'Analyze in Excel', a user requires at least Read permission on the semantic model. This allows them to connect via DirectQuery or Import mode without modifying the model itself. For the second part, if a user has both Build and Reshare permissions, they can create reports and share them with others, potentially granting those recipients Build permission as well. Therefore, the Finance group likely needs Read access for Excel analysis, while Corp users with higher privileges might have Build rights.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Any option suggesting that 'Read' permission allows for building reports is incorrect because Build permission is strictly required for creating or editing reports based on the model. Conversely, assigning 'Build' permission when only 'Analyze in Excel' is needed is excessive and violates the principle of least privilege. Options implying that datasets and semantic models are different entities in this context are also wrong, as they are synonymous in modern Power BI terminology.

Community Comment Notes

Community consensus strongly supports that 'dataset' and 'semantic model' are synonyms. Users like faruk3d and Sana92 highlight that the correct combination involves using 'Analyze in Excel with' Read permissions and granting 'Build' permissions only to those who need to create content. Several comments note discrepancies with other versions of this question, but the underlying permission logic remains consistent across all iterations.

Official Reference

Exam Strategy

Always distinguish between permissions that allow viewing data (Read) and those that allow creating content (Build). Remember that 'Analyze in Excel' specifically requires Read permission on the semantic model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between dataset and semantic model?

They are synonymous terms in Power BI. A semantic model was previously called a dataset.

Can I use Analyze in Excel with Build permission?

Yes, but Build is overkill. Read permission is sufficient and recommended for just analyzing data in Excel.

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