Data Management in Terra

This video tutorial by Anton from the Terra team guides viewers through creating and uploading data tables in Terra. It covers the importance of entity types, the process of creating spreadsheets, and the correct file formats for uploading. The tutorial also provides tips for downloading and modifying tables, and concludes with instructions on using data tables to launch workflows in Terra.

What is the primary purpose of data tables in Terra?

• To create visual presentations

• To manage user accounts

• To organize metadata for workflows

• To store images

Which cell in a spreadsheet determines the entity type in Terra?

• Top right cell

• Bottom right cell

• Top left cell

• Bottom left cell

What format must a spreadsheet be in to upload it to Terra?

• PDF

• TSV

• XLSX

• CSV

What should you do if you have a .txt file but need a .tsv file for Terra?

• Convert it to a PDF

• Change the file extension to .tsv

• Convert it to a CSV

• Upload it as is

How can you download a table from a Terra workspace?

• By clicking the download button in the data tab

• By selecting rows and using the download as TSV option

• By emailing support

• By using the export function in the settings

What is a crucial step when uploading multiple tables with different entity types?

• Uploading them in a specific order and creating associations

• Uploading them in alphabetical order

• Uploading them in any order

• Uploading them one at a time

What should you do to modify a data table attribute directly in Terra?

• Use the settings menu

• Hover over the field and click the pencil icon

• Download and edit the table offline

• Contact Terra support

What can you launch directly from the data table interface in Terra?

• Email campaigns

• Social media posts

• Webinars

• Workflows

What is the role of the integrative genomic viewer (IGV) in Terra?

• To edit spreadsheets

• To explore genomic data

• To manage user permissions

• To create visual charts

What is the first step in creating a basic data table in Terra?

• Contact support for assistance

• Download a template

• List participants according to their ID

• Create a visual chart