Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Work with Reports

The video tutorial explains the importance of visual data presentation in projects, emphasizing how graphs and charts can effectively communicate key metrics to stakeholders. It covers the various report options available, how to run a dashboard report, and the customization of report design elements. The tutorial also demonstrates how to modify charts and fields, drawing parallels to Excel's pivot charts, and highlights the ease of making changes to reports.

Why is it beneficial to present project data in a visual format?

• It reduces the need for data analysis.

• It increases the project cost.

• It helps in remembering information better.

• It makes the data more complex.

What is the primary purpose of a dashboard report?

• To list all project team members.

• To give an overview of the project's key metrics.

• To display only the financial aspects of the project.

• To provide a detailed analysis of each project task.

Which feature allows you to add text boxes, tables, and images to a report?

• Data Analysis Tool

• Report Design Ribbon

• Project Overview Tab

• Chart Customization Panel

How can you change the theme of a report?

• By selecting a new theme from the drop-down menu.

• By editing the project settings.

• By modifying the data source.

• By changing the report type.

What is the function of the field list in chart customization?

• To add new data sources.

• To select and deselect fields for the chart.

• To change the chart type.

• To export the chart to Excel.

How can you modify the elements of a chart?

• By using the plus icons to customize chart elements.

• By adjusting the team member roles.

• By changing the project timeline.

• By editing the project budget.

What happens when you deselect all fields in a chart?

• The chart shows all available data.

• The chart displays default data.

• The chart automatically selects new fields.

• The chart becomes empty.