The Basics of Caboodle

Question 1

True or False: A column can either be a primary key or a surrogate key, but not both

Answer 1

False. A column can be both a primary key (the column(s) used to uniquely identify a row) and a surrogate key (a key created during ETL that does not exist in the source database). In Caboodle, primary key columns are also surrogate keys.

Question 2

True or False: Naming conventions are enforced in Caboodle.

Answer 2

True. Naming conventions, such as <name>Fact, are enforced in Caboodle.</name>

Question 3

It is a process used to extract data from various sources, transform it into a suitable format, and load it into a target database or data warehouse.

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ETL

Question 4

is a temporary storage area where data is transformed, checked for integrity issues, and cleaned before being moved to the reporting database.

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staging database

Question 5

the final destination for data that has been processed and cleaned. It is used by report writers to create and run reports.

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reporting database

Question 6

a set of instructions used to move and transform data during the ETL process. It can extract data from various sources and load it into a target database.

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SSIS Package

Question 7

is a default schema in SQL Server databases. In Caboodle, it is used as the data source for SlicerDicer, Epic’s self-service reporting tool.

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dbo schema

Question 8

contains all the data available in the dbo schema and additional columns. It is the default schema for report writers and provides more detailed data.

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FullAccess schema

Question 9

is similar to the FullAccess schema but includes user-specific filtering based on security settings. It is commonly used with Community Connect organizations.

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FilteredAccess schema

Question 10

a unique identifier for a row in a table that is created during the ETL process. It does not exist in the source database and is used to maintain data integrity in the target database.

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surrogate key

Question 11

a unique identifier from the source database that is used to track and validate data during the ETL process. In Caboodle, these are often stored in columns ending in -EpicId or -EpicCsn.

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source identifier

Question 12

is a unique identifier for a row in a table. It ensures that each row can be uniquely identified and is often used to establish relationships between tables.

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primary key

Question 13

a column in one table that references a row in another table. It is used to establish relationships between tables and typically ends in -Key in Caboodle.

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lookup column

Question 14

What kind of tables make up a DMC (Data Model Component)?

Answer 14

facts, dimensions, bridges, data marts, raw data, or informational tables.

Question 15

These are the primary tables that contain the many rows of data created in the source system, such as individual encounters, orders, and transactions. They hold al the measures in Caboodle

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Fact Tables

Question 16

a table in Caboodle that contains attributes describing one or more facts

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Dimension

Question 17

a table that stores information where many-to-many relationships are common.

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Bridge

Question 18

a collection of Caboodle data on a topic. can do direct key lookup to retrieve data, which means they can link to other tables using a single Key row instead of two rows for the ID and ID type

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Data Mart

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where one central fact table will join to many associated lookup or dimension tables.

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Star schema

Question 20

What schema is the data source for SlicerDicer?

Answer 20

dbo schema.

Question 21

How to see what schema is being used for reports?

Answer 21

select schema_name()

Question 22

True or False: Caboodle can only store data from Epic sources.

Answer 22

False: Caboodle can store data from both Epic and non-Epic sources.

Question 23

True or False: The ETL process in Caboodle is simpler than the ETL process from Chronicles to Clarity.

Answer 23

False. The ETL process in Caboodle is more intense than the ETL process from Chronicles to Clarity.

Question 24

True or False: The FullAccess schema contains more detailed data than the dbo schema.

Answer 24

True: The FullAccess schema contains more detailed data than the dbo schema.

Question 25

True or False: Caboodle uses a normalized data model.

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False: Caboodle uses a dimensional data model, not a normalized data model.

Question 26

True or False: SlicerDicer is a self-service reporting tool that uses Caboodle data

Answer 26

True: SlicerDicer is a self-service reporting tool that uses Caboodle data.

Question 27

True or False: All key columns in Caboodle are surrogate keys.

Answer 27

True: All key columns in Caboodle are surrogate keys.

Question 28

True or False: The Caboodle Console is a web application containing a set of administrative tools.

Answer 28

True: The Caboodle Console is a web application containing a set of administrative tools.

Question 29

True or False: Dimension tables in Caboodle are often referred to as "dim tables."

Answer 29

True: Dimension tables in Caboodle are often referred to as "dim tables."

Question 30

True or False: Caboodle does not support custom SSIS packages for data extraction.

Answer 30

False: Caboodle supports custom SSIS packages for data extraction.

Question 31

True or False: The star schema in Caboodle refers to the way reports centered around fact tables appear in a join diagram.

Answer 31

True: The star schema in Caboodle refers to the way reports centered around fact tables appear in a join diagram.

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of Caboodle? A) To store only Epic data B) To store and integrate both Epic and non-Epic data C) To replace Clarity as the main reporting tool D) To manage user security settings

Answer 32

B) To store and integrate both Epic and non-Epic data

Question 33

Which schema in Caboodle is primarily used by SlicerDicer? A) FullAccess B) FilteredAccess C) dbo D) Admin

Answer 33

C) dbo

Question 34

What is the main difference between the FullAccess and dbo schemas? A) FullAccess contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns B) dbo contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns C) FullAccess is used for administrative purposes D) dbo is used for administrative purposes

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A) FullAccess contains more detailed data, including Yes/No columns

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of Data Model Component (DMC) in Caboodle? A) Dim B) Fact C) Bridge D) Node

Answer 35

D) Node

Question 36

What is the role of the Caboodle Console? A) To store patient data B) To provide a set of administrative tools C) To manage user security settings D) To replace Clarity as the main reporting tool

Answer 36

B) To provide a set of administrative tools

Question 37

Which of the following statements about surrogate keys in Caboodle is true? A) Surrogate keys are created during the ETL process B) Surrogate keys are the same as primary keys in the source database C) Surrogate keys are only used in non-Epic data D) Surrogate keys are not used in Caboodle

Answer 37

A) Surrogate keys are created during the ETL process

Question 38

What is the purpose of bridge tables in Caboodle? A) To store dimension data B) To model many-to-many relationships C) To store fact data D) To manage user security settings

Answer 38

B) To model many-to-many relationships

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of the star schema in Caboodle? A) It uses a normalized data model B) It focuses on measurable events and their related entities C) It does not require joins between tables D) It is used only for administrative purposes

Answer 39

B) It focuses on measurable events and their related entities

Question 40

What does the suffix -Dim indicate in Caboodle table names? A) The table contains fact data B) The table contains dimension data C) The table is a bridge table D) The table is a custom table

Answer 40

B) The table contains dimension data

Question 41

Which of the following is true about custom SSIS packages in Caboodle? A) They cannot be created by organizations B) They are only used for Epic data C) They can be created to extract additional data sets D) They replace the need for Clarity

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C) They can be created to extract additional data sets

Question 42

What does caboodle include

Answer 42

The extract, transform, and load (ETL) process that moves data into the data warehouse The infrastructure and tools used for managing and monitoring the system The Caboodle Console, a web application containing a set of administrative tools,

Question 43

True or False: Schemas allow content to be grouped together for many different purposes, such as filtering for service area

Answer 43

True

Question 44

True or False: surrogate keys and do not store Chronicles identifying information.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

What 3 things does a DMC consist of?

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the table, the packages used to populate the table, and underlying metadata tables